The new way to know and understand your dog

I have been training dogs for over 50 years and needless to say I have accumulated a vast amount of books on dog training and behavior. Heather Stevens' book "Beyond the Breed" is the best book I have read on...

Lilianne Merida, Trained Dog Happy Dog, Morriston, FL USA

Beyond the Breed changed my life!!!! It was the missing part of the puzzle for me. Once you know you know!!! It’s made me a better pup mumma and trainer. All I need now is tofind a local “functional character...

Ria Williams-May and the Lhasa’s

Beyond the Breed is a fantastic read for any dog owner wanting to get a deeper understanding of their dog. I’ve discovered things I didn’t know about my furry companion and have learned how to better connect, understand her needs,...

Carl, Honey and Team Boasman

A great understanding into functional characters. It also helps you understand your dog. I highly recommend this book for people looking to learn functional characters for the first time.

Peter Appleton and Jess/Holly

At Canine Raw & More we have sold numerous copies of this book. Through the use of helpful information and examples, Heather takes the dog parent through all the functional characters helping them to understand the various characters and identify...

Gail Stankler, Owner, Canine Raw & More, Harrogate

Discovering functional patterns has been such a revelation for me. My young dog Barney was presenting as quite a challenge. I had read so many dog training books that left me feeling that I must be a bad dog trainer,...

Jessica White and Barney

I have attended various canine training sessions and workshops, but for me, Heather's Functional Character workshop takes the understanding of canine behaviour to a much deeper level. Attending in person and having the opportunity to observe various functional characters is...

Gail Stankler, Owner, Canine Raw & More, Harrogate… and Kern

For many years I thought that the only dog in a group/pack of dogs was the ‘Leader of the pack’. During the past year I have learned from Heather’s book ‘Beyond The Breed’ and the BTB team, of the Functional...

Sheila Crisop and Millie

The theory of functional characters in dogs is so incredibly fascinating, and this book, along with the functional character workshop that Heather holds, explains it really well. It's clear how much Heather loves and has researched this topic, it's really...

Laura Schroeter and Jessie

The workshops are very good. I learn something new every time!

Zoanne Thompson and Lola

A great start into understanding your dog. Every time I go I learn something new from my dogs. Highly recommend this course for people to understand functional characters in both theory and in a practical and safe environment

Peter Appleton, serial workshop attendee!

Since reading the “Beyond the Breed” book, I’ve had my newest addition to one of Heathers Workshops, where his Functional Character has been determined as a non-confident follower, giving me a powerful insight as to what behaviours he may default...

Sam Mossman and Gus

You can hear the penny drop inside of your head as you read this book. So much of your ‘dog history’ starts to make sense as you read. Having lived with two rescues who didn’t always see eye to eye,...

Sam Mossman and Gus

Beyond the Breed was a pure 'lightbulb' read for me. It made me look at my 'pack' of mini Schnauzers in a totally different way. Helped to explain individual behaviours and how they lived as a group. It also became...

Nikki Venditto and the Mini Schnauzers

I have been training dogs for over 50 years and needless to say I have accumulated a vast amount of books on dog training and behavior. Heather Stevens' book "Beyond the Breed" is the best book I have read on...

Lilianne Merida, Trained Dog Happy Dog, Morriston, FL USA

Beyond the Breed changed my life!!!! It was the missing part of the puzzle for me. Once you know you know!!! It’s made me a better pup mumma and trainer. All I need now is tofind a local “functional character...

Ria Williams-May and the Lhasa’s

Beyond the Breed is a fantastic read for any dog owner wanting to get a deeper understanding of their dog. I’ve discovered things I didn’t know about my furry companion and have learned how to better connect, understand her needs,...

Carl, Honey and Team Boasman

A great understanding into functional characters. It also helps you understand your dog. I highly recommend this book for people looking to learn functional characters for the first time.

Peter Appleton and Jess/Holly

At Canine Raw & More we have sold numerous copies of this book. Through the use of helpful information and examples, Heather takes the dog parent through all the functional characters helping them to understand the various characters and identify...

Gail Stankler, Owner, Canine Raw & More, Harrogate

Discovering functional patterns has been such a revelation for me. My young dog Barney was presenting as quite a challenge. I had read so many dog training books that left me feeling that I must be a bad dog trainer,...

Jessica White and Barney

I have attended various canine training sessions and workshops, but for me, Heather's Functional Character workshop takes the understanding of canine behaviour to a much deeper level. Attending in person and having the opportunity to observe various functional characters is...

Gail Stankler, Owner, Canine Raw & More, Harrogate… and Kern

For many years I thought that the only dog in a group/pack of dogs was the ‘Leader of the pack’. During the past year I have learned from Heather’s book ‘Beyond The Breed’ and the BTB team, of the Functional...

Sheila Crisop and Millie

The theory of functional characters in dogs is so incredibly fascinating, and this book, along with the functional character workshop that Heather holds, explains it really well. It's clear how much Heather loves and has researched this topic, it's really...

Laura Schroeter and Jessie

The workshops are very good. I learn something new every time!

Zoanne Thompson and Lola

A great start into understanding your dog. Every time I go I learn something new from my dogs. Highly recommend this course for people to understand functional characters in both theory and in a practical and safe environment

Peter Appleton, serial workshop attendee!

Since reading the “Beyond the Breed” book, I’ve had my newest addition to one of Heathers Workshops, where his Functional Character has been determined as a non-confident follower, giving me a powerful insight as to what behaviours he may default...

Sam Mossman and Gus

You can hear the penny drop inside of your head as you read this book. So much of your ‘dog history’ starts to make sense as you read. Having lived with two rescues who didn’t always see eye to eye,...

Sam Mossman and Gus

Beyond the Breed was a pure 'lightbulb' read for me. It made me look at my 'pack' of mini Schnauzers in a totally different way. Helped to explain individual behaviours and how they lived as a group. It also became...

Nikki Venditto and the Mini Schnauzers