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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.

Snippets From Review Received 

“Wow…I have finished reading and trying to absorb your wonderful, realistic and compassionate book.  My goodness, Niki, what a wonderful way you have for suggesting ways for us to care, love, teach, and share our lives with our beloved furry partners”.  

Kristin Cannaday-Stash  Partner to Joy

Loved, loved, loved this book! I had no idea there were so many things I could use. I’ve already been able to implement so much into little Theo’s life. He is absolutely loving the enrichment activities and the micro-training sessions we’ve started. Thank you so much for writing such a fabulous book for pet guardians!”

Amanda Sweet – Parent of Theo

Wow, just wow!

I just finished the book, and I am really so impressed.  It gave me a lot of insight into training that I wish I had known a lot earlier. It’s a little different now that my pet is so much older.

But I can understand and watch her actions and reactions, and look into them a little bit deeper now than just trying to figure out what’s going on in her little head.

It makes us really stop and pay attention to her cues. I think this will be a great book for those who are looking to train and understand their pets.

 Lynn R. Owner to Loveable Distinguished Remy

This book provides a clear and concise methodology to building a loving and participative relationship with your pet. I recommend it to any new or even long time pet owner.

Ed Mann – Concierge to Keeley

Beyond Belly Rubs is at the top of my “essential reads” list.

Niki and Louise break down a wealth of information into easy-to-digest insights that will help you see your dog (or maybe even your cat or horse) in a whole new light. 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

Complete Reviews Received

Wow, just wow!

I just finished the book, and I am really so impressed.  It gave me a lot of insight into training that I wish I had known a lot earlier. It’s a little different now that my pet is so much older. But I can understand and watch her actions and reactions, and look into them a little bit deeper now than just trying to figure out what’s going on in her little head.

It makes us really stop and pay attention to her cues. I think this will be a great book for those who are looking to train and understand their pets”.

Lynn R. Owner to Loveable Distinguished Remy

“What an absolutely fantastic book. So detailed and really makes you see your dog in a completely different light. There is a good mix of theory and practice delivered in easy understandable bite size chunks. I was particularly interested in the power of curiosity to strengthen connection and communication. This is a must read for all pet owners.

Anne T.

“This book is an easy read.  It ties science with practical examples of how to build a trusting relationship with your pet.

I have a dog that had severe trust, anxiety and vet aggression issues.  I am lucky to have worked personally with Niki Tudge using the methods discussed in this book to deal with his issues. I now know how to listen to my dog and have a dog that trusts what I say and do.  Kindness can have a transformative impact on behavior.  This is must-have book.  

Nancy B – Partner to Flash and Zorro”

For those who want the best for their pets, this book is written in a sensitive tone with lots of practical information.

 The book provides an easy-to-read science-based perspective to understanding our pets and becoming a truly ‘kind’ guardian using force-free techniques.  Although the information can be applied to various pets, there is more emphasis for pet dogs.  The message is understanding what it is to be kind to our pets by learning to recognise our pet’s sign language especially when stressed, before unwanted behaviour escalates.

 The authors ask us to reflect on how happy our pets are.  There are numerous practical guidelines given to consider and use to improve that relationship bond. I also like the use of the Management, Training, Relationship Audit (MTR model) as a means of evaluation.

 Having made use of the force-free technique with my dog, I can highly recommend this book.

Mary Grech