Beverley Courtney > Quotes

“forcing someone to do something only resulted in grudging compliance at best; whereas getting them to participate and enjoy the process turned them into eager and fast learners. This applied equally to the dogs, the goats - and the children! The sheep and the cats not so much”
― Beverley Courtney, Calm Down!: Step-by-Step to a Calm, Relaxed, and Brilliant Family Dog

“Your dog’s poo should be firm and small. Copious loose stools (in an otherwise healthy dog) can be an indicator of a poor diet, as the dog is not absorbing his food but sending it all straight through.”
― Beverley Courtney, Why is my dog so growly?: Book 1 Teach your fearful, aggressive, or reactive dog confidence through understanding

“You are rewarding your dog for looking at your helper, so it’s essential that you mark the moment she looks, then give your treat as her reward. We want her to look!”
― Beverley Courtney, Calm walks with your Growly Dog: Book 3 Strategies and techniques for your fearful, aggressive, or reactive dog

“So what is choice-based training? This simply means that you accord your dog a measure of intelligence and autonomy, and involve him in decisions which affect him.”
― Beverley Courtney, Why is my dog so growly?: Book 1 Teach your fearful, aggressive, or reactive dog confidence through understanding

“Dogs are not our playthings. They are sentient beings with their own opinions and feelings. We expect them to fit into our lives, for our benefit. The least we can do is have some understanding of what they are thinking, feeling - and saying.”
― Beverley Courtney, Essential Skills for your Growly but Brilliant Family Dog: Books 1-3: Understanding your fearful, reactive, or aggressive dog, and strategies and techniques to make change

“You should be able to feel the ribs, but not cut yourself on them! You should be able to easily locate the pin bones at the top of the pelvis, and there should be no hard rolls of fat round the neck and shoulders. Your dog’s walking should be smooth and fluent, not a swaying waddle.”
― Beverley Courtney, Why is my dog so growly?: Book 1 Teach your fearful, aggressive, or reactive dog confidence through understanding

“There are quick-acting remedies, often marketed for fear of fireworks. And I have found Bach flower remedies work fast (if they’re going to work at all).”
― Beverley Courtney, Why is my dog so growly?: Book 1 Teach your fearful, aggressive, or reactive dog confidence through understanding