Beyond Belly Rubs - The Compassionate Pet Guardian
You don’t need to be a trainer, behaviorist, or expert in learning theory. You don’t need to memorize terminology or follow rigid rules. What you do need is a way to understand what your dog is communicating, how learning actually happens, and how to make choices that protect both emotional and physical well-being - without fear, force, or guilt.
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About Beyond Belly Rubs
Main Title: Beyond Belly Rubs
Primary Subtitle: The Compassionate Pet Guardian
Secondary Subtitle: How to Truly Connect With Kindness & Love
Tagline: Your Guide to a Lifelong Bond
Authors: Niki Tudge & Louise Stapleton-Frappell
Publisher: DogNostics Education
Because Love is Not Enough!
Are you tired of the noise? One trainer tells you to be "firm," another says never to say "no," and the internet leaves you with more confusion than clarity. You care deeply about your pet, but in a world of conflicting advice, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re somehow failing.
It’s not a failure of love—it’s a gap in guidance.
In “Beyond Belly Rubs”, world-renowned experts Niki and Louise bridge the gap between the noise of conflicting advice and what really works for your pets. This isn’t just another training manual; it is your guide to building a lifelong bond based on love and rooted in science, kindness and true understanding. You don’t need to be a professional behaviorist or memorize complex terminology to give your pet a compassionate, loving life. This book provides a kind, science-based framework to guide you on the journey.
Turn Care into Clarity
You don’t need to be a professional behaviorist or memorize complex terminology to give your pet a great life. This book provides a calm, science-based framework to help you:
- Understand the "Why": Learn why your pet can’t "listen" when they are scared and how the "Amygdala Hijack" affects their brain.
- Speak Their Language: Master the "Ladder of Communication" to hear the whispers of stress before they become shouts.
- Move Beyond Obedience: Shift from "commanding" to "communicating," choosing the carrot over the stick for lasting results.
- Prioritize Choice: Learn how to use "Start Buttons" and preference tests to give your pet a voice in their own care.
- Enhance Quality of Life: Use the "Five Domains of Wellness" to ensure your pet is thriving 24/7, not just during training sessions.
What Guardians Are Saying
"Knowledge is power, and this book will absolutely transform how you show up for the animal companions in your life." — Ashley Hart, Mom to Olive and Zolari
"It makes us really stop and pay attention to her cues... a great book for those who are looking to train and understand their pets." — Lynn R., Owner to Loveable Distinguished Rem
The Human Element
We know that loving a pet in the modern world is messy. Beyond Belly Rubs includes dedicated support for the human end of the leash, addressing compassion fatigue and giving you permission to be human while navigating the "messy middle" of training.
Stop guessing and start connecting. Build a relationship where your pet feels safe, heard, and truly loved.
Course Curriculum
Your Instructor
Contributors
Niki Tudge - M.B.A, PCBC-A, CABC, CDBC SSA-CFT, Six Sigma Black Belt, HCITB TS1, TS2 & TS3 Certified People Trainer, Certified Facilitator and Business Project Manager.
As the founder and President of The Pet Professional Guild, DogNostics Career Center and The DogSmith, Niki has substantial leadership experience in the pet industry.
Niki has published numerous articles on dog training and dog behavior and her pet dog training businesses have been featured in many publications including The New York Times.
Niki’s professional credentials include AABP-Professional Dog Trainer, AABP-Professional Dog Behavior Consultant, PCBC-A and PCT-A through the Pet Professional Accrediting Board and she has earned diplomas in Animal Behavior Technology and Canine Behavior Science & Technology through the Companion Animal Science Institute. Along with Niki’s business degree and MBA from Oxford Brookes University she is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, a HCITB TS1, TS2 & TS3 certified people trainer and a certified Facilitator and Project Manager.
Louise Stapleton-Frappell B.A. (Hons), PCBC-A, PCT-A, CAP3, CTDI, DN-FSG2, DN-CPCT2, CWRI, FFCP.
Louise Stapleton-Frappell is a professional canine trainer, behavior consultant, and Partner and Faculty Member of DogNostics Career Center. She is also a Board Member of The Pet Professional Guild, supporting force-free, science-based training and pet care practices worldwide.
A graduate of the University of Leeds, Louise was among the first to achieve dual accreditation as a Professional Canine Trainer and Behavior Consultant through the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She is the creator and lead instructor of the DogNostics Dog Trainer Certificate Program and has authored multiple popular DogNostics courses, including the Trick Dog Instructor Program, Fostering Collaborative Care, and Walk This Way Instructor Program.
Through her business, The DogSmith of Estepona, Louise provides training services to an international clientele in Southern Spain. She has also co-authored respected industry texts, speaks regularly at international conferences, and continues to advance professional standards through her mentorship, education, and unwavering dedication to ethical, force-free training.