From CHALLENGING DOG to BRILLIANT FAMILY DOG

A calm, kind way to start understanding your dog and reduce daily stress together.

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From WILD PUPPY  to BRILLIANT FAMILY DOG

Gentle lessons that bring out the best in your pup  and in you.
Start Your Puppy’s Journey Today

Living with a challenging dog is exhausting.

You may feel as though you’re constantly managing behaviour rather than enjoying life together.
Walks can be stressful. Training advice can feel confusing. And sometimes it feels like nothing quite sticks.

This mini course doesn’t promise “perfect dogs.”
What it gives you instead is clarity, direction, and a calmer way forward.

Why this works:

  • Removes guilt

  • Sets realistic expectations

  • Builds trust fast

This mini course is for dog owners who feel stuck...

 

  • You love your dog, but daily life feels hard

  • You’re unsure which advice to follow

  • You want to train kindly, without force or frustration

  • You’d like to feel more confident and connected again

 

Inside From Challenging Dog to Brilliant Family Dog, you’ll learn:

  • Why challenging behaviour develops in the first place
  • What fear, stress, and overwhelm look like in dogs
  • How to get your dog’s attention without force or confrontation
  • How to help your dog respond more calmly to guidance
  • How play can build trust, focus, and self-control
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Once you’ve worked through the videos in this course, you’ll feel ready to begin the journey properly with your Brilliant Family Dog.

This line is excellent. Keep it.

 

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These carefully chosen lessons will help you make real progress in a surprisingly short time:

  • Choice Training what it is and why it changes everythin
  • Getting your puppy’s attention without shouting or struggling
  • Loose lead beginnings so your walks feel calmer right from the start
  • A joyful game that strengthens your bond every single day  

Each lesson is designed to be gentle, encouraging, and immediately usable perfect for busy families and brand-new puppy parents.

Yes, I’d Love a Calmer Puppy

This mini course doesn’t promise “perfect dogs”

What it offers instead is clarity, direction, and a calmer way forward.
When you understand your dog, everything becomes easier.

Once you’ve worked through the videos in this course you’ll be ready to start the journey proper - with your Brilliant Family Dog!

What's included in the Course 

WEEK 1

Choice Training - What is it?

So can I give my dog a choice? Won't this lead to chaos?

WEEK 2

Getting your dog's attention

Learn the Focus Game with Loki the 10-week-old Spaniel pup

WEEK 3

Your dog can quickly learn to respond to lead

Two youngsters helps to show you how

WEEK 4 

The best game ever with your dog!

And finally, teach your dog impulse control while she plays!

Bonus!

What next for me and my dog?

So what now for me and my dog?

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From Challenging Dog to Brilliant Family Dog 

is a short, focused mini course designed to give you clarity and direction without overwhelm.

GBP

ÂŁ17

  • Instant access
  • Self-paced learning
  • Calm, force-free guidance you can revisit anytime
  • Lifetime access revisit the lessons whenever you need

A gentle start with guidance you can actually follow.

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USD

$23

  • Instant access
  • Self-paced learning
  • Calm, force-free guidance you can revisit anytime
  • Lifetime access revisit the lessons whenever you need

A gentle start with guidance you can actually follow.

Enrol Now and Begin Today

You’re not alone other dog owners started here too.

 

Stella and Henna 

The last three days with Maple have been incredible. Just learning your thoughts about puppies shifted my perspective enormously.

Cluny and Echo

Thank you Beverley for giving me the tools not to completely lose my cool and to know what to do.

 

About Beverley

I’ve been training dogs for many years. First for competitive dog sports and over time to be stellar family pets. I found that a force-free approach was by far the most successful, effective, and rewarding for me, my dogs, and my students. It's a fascinating subject and I am continually studying and learning.

Ten years of teaching thousands of students in my Puppy and New Dog classes have taught me so much about how the critters learn and develop!

My style of teaching has been influenced by my students. These dog-owners are not looking for competition-standard training; what they want is a Brilliant Family Dog they can take anywhere. Working with real dogs and their real owners keeps me humble - and resourceful!

You could be brilliant at training dogs, but it's no use if you can’t convey this enthusiasm and knowledge to the person the dog has to live with. So I’m grateful for everything my students have taught me about how they learn best.

Beverley Courtney
BA(Hons), CPC, ELI-MP, CBATI-KSA, CAP2, MAPDT(UK), ABTC, and author of the popular Brilliant Family Dog book series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still feeling stuck with your dog’s behaviour?

Enroll today and get instant access to four specially selected lessons created to support owners living with challenging dogs.

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