I get a lot of mail. People have endless questions - and I’m happy to point them in the right direction. I take the time because it’s part of my mission of helping dogs.
But it’s sad when I get the third or fourth email from the same person. And they’re asking the same question as they did in their first missive!
I give them the same answers. Again.
Trouble is, their dog is now many months or even years older. Whatever their issue was is now entrenched, a habit.
If they’d only followed my suggestion the first time round, their issue would be long gone!
Why are they not helping their dog?
So I wonder .. why is this?
And the unfortunate conclusion is that they think that by asking me the question, they’ve solved the problem!
They don’t seem to realise that they actually have to DO something to put the advice into practice.
And before you throw up your hands and say, “How could anyone be so stupid?” just think of when we’ve asked someone’s advice .. did we always take it? Hmmm 🙄
Or did we perhaps think, “That’s too hard - I can’t do that!”
It could be for reasons of finance, commitment, time.
But here’s the thing: if you really wanted to fix your problem, you’d do what it takes to fix it!
And what it takes could be more than you’re currently able to manage on your own.
What it comes down to is lack of support.
You can fervently wish to change the thing that’s bothering you with your dog, but the advice given just seems too hard to do with the knowledge and experience you have right now.
That’s why you need to use someone else’s knowledge and experience!
We can’t know everything. We can’t be good at everything.
We need the humility to recognise when we’re beat, and that we need to ask for help.
I want help with my dog!
This is why students do so well in my programs. They recognise that they can’t do it alone, and they get that help.
The 1-1 coaching is available for as long as you like. You never get thrown out of the program - this is actually unusually generous. Many programs are for only a year, then you’re out. In mine - you just stick around and make friends!
My programs have continual input from me and my experienced trainer team. You never have to do this alone!
In From Growly Dog to Confident Dog, for instance, there are regular Coaching Calls with individual coaching.
Here’s what some of our Brilliant Family Dog students have to say:
“I am over the moon with the course and can see improvements every day. I am so happy I found this program. Thank you Beverley and Trainers.” DD
“Your communities are just fantastic! You have set the whole tone for support, friendly advice, constructive comments, a much appreciated touch of humour, encouragement, keeping up enthusiasm ... and more. It's a pleasure to be part of it, to dip in and out as life goes on and always to feel welcome.” JL
“I have started week two of the training with her and am already telling others how amazing the course is. If I'd only found Brilliant Family Dog before I got her!! I think your program is absolutely fabulous. Really enjoying the training.” LB
“Many thanks for being you! and for all you have taught me. My puppy is so different to all my expectations, because of you. Your training truly is brilliant!” CN
“I can’t start to explain how happy I am with the help and support I’ve had in the Brilliant Family Dog Academy, and its carefully-structured training.” SW
“Seems to me that you wear many different hats .... dog trainer, people trainer, educator, counsellor, support/outreach, author, etc - awesome!” LA
“Beverley, we will continue on our amazing journey, I am so pleased you are a part of it. Feel proud of what you do, it is invaluable and really does make this world a better place, especially for the canines who live alongside us.” SM
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