Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs

Hey Dog Lover, 🐾
Do you understand why your dog is fearful, reactive, or overwhelmed — but still feel stuck in the same patterns?
Have you done the learning, the reframing, the mindset work… yet life with your dog still feels harder than it should?
If you’ve ever thought, “I get it… but nothing is really changing,” this episode is for you.
In this conversation, I’m talking about a phase that thoughtful, compassionate dog owners reach all the time — the moment when understanding your dog stops being enough.
We explore the difference between awareness and leadership, why empathy alone doesn’t build confidence, and how it’s possible to be calm, kind, and deeply invested… yet still stuck. This episode isn’t about doing more, training harder, or fixing your dog.
It’s about noticing the threshold — and understanding why camping there feels safe… and costly.

Next Steps
Step 1:
Join a supportive community of thoughtful dog owners learning how to show up as calm, reliable leadership inside the free Facebook group Living Beyond Obedience.
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience
Step 2:
Discover how your dog is wired and what they actually need from you by taking the free Dogonality Quiz.
👉 https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
Step 3:
Explore deeper support inside The Fearless Framework, a relationship-first program designed to help you and your dog move forward together.
👉 https://www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless
Contact: https://www.beyondobedience.ca/contact
Podcast: https://www.beyondobedience.ca/podcast
🎵 Music Credit: Shawn Trotter www.shawntrotter.com

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Hey, dog lover! 🐾
You love your dog—probably more than most people, right? So why does it still feel like your dog isn’t listening? Why do they ignore your call, run the other way, or tune you out when it really matters?
In this episode, we’re busting the big myth that love = relevance. (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t.) We’ll explore why your love does matter deeply—but why it isn’t the currency your dog uses to decide who to follow, trust, or prioritize.
We’ll talk about how dogs view the world through a survival-based lens, why emotional closeness doesn’t automatically equal relationship strength, and how to become more relevant in your dog’s life through shared experiences, not just snuggles.
This is one of those episodes that can totally shift how you see your dog’s behaviour—and help you stop taking it so personally.
Hope you enjoy this one,
Tracy

🐾👣 Next Steps:
✅ Wanna hang out and learn more with me?
Join the Fearless Framework, my 12-month online program designed to help you create an unshakable bond with your dog. You’ll build trust, relevance, and fulfillment in a way that makes living with your dog easier—no treat pouch required.
👉 beyondobedience.ca/fearless
✅ Join our free community on Facebook
Come connect with other dog lovers inside Living Beyond Obedience—share stories, post pics, ask questions, and celebrate your wins. It’s full of heart and full of hope.
👉 Join here

✅ Want to know your dog’s unique Dogonality™?
Take the free Dogonality™ Quiz and discover tips, insights, and ways to better connect with your one-of-a-kind dog.
👉 beyondobedience.ca/quiz
🎵 Music credit: Shawn Trotter – shawntrotter.com

Hey, Dog Lover! 🐾
Ever find yourself wondering how much time your dog really needs from you each day? Is it about hours spent playing fetch—or is there something deeper that actually fills their cup?
In this episode, we dive into a voice message from a listener (hi, Rachel!) who asks a question every dog lover has wrestled with: What’s a fair amount of time to spend with your dog? The answer? It’s not about time—it’s about quality, fulfillment, leadership, and rhythm.
We explore what true dog fulfillment looks like (hint: it’s not just tiring them out), how to avoid being accidentally manipulated by your clever pup, and how to build a life where your dog understands the natural rhythms of the day. You’ll also get a crash course in my Leadership Scorecard and how it helps you become someone your dog truly trusts and chooses to follow—without needing a treat pouch in your pocket.
Whether you’ve got a couch potato or a squirrel-chasing explorer, this episode will help you feel confident in how you're showing up for your dog.
Hope you enjoy this one,
Tracy

🐾👣 Next Steps:

✅ Wanna hang out and learn more with me?
Join the Fearless Framework, my 12-month online program designed to help you create an unshakable bond with your dog. You’ll build trust, relevance, and fulfillment in a way that makes living with your dog easier—no treat pouch required.
👉 beyondobedience.ca/fearless

✅ Join our free community on Facebook
Come connect with other dog lovers inside Living Beyond Obedience—share stories, post pics, ask questions, and celebrate your wins. It’s full of heart and full of hope.
👉 Join here

✅ Want to know your dog’s unique Dogonality™?
Take the free Dogonality™ Quiz and discover tips, insights, and ways to better connect with your one-of-a-kind dog.
👉 beyondobedience.ca/quiz

🎵 Music credit: Shawn Trotter – shawntrotter.com

Hey, Dog Lover! 🐾
In today’s myth-busting episode, we’re unpacking one of the most common misconceptions in dog training: that obedience equals leadership.
You’ll learn why being able to get your dog to “sit” or “heel” on cue doesn’t necessarily mean you’re the one they trust to lead. We’ll talk about what real leadership looks like to your dog—from the power of calm and predictability, to understanding how dogs use space, movement, and presence to communicate.
I’ll also share my Leadership Scorecard concept and why training eye contact isn’t the same as earning it. This episode is all about helping you shift from a transactional dynamic to a trust-based relationship that makes everything easier—from daily walks to big life transitions.
Whether you’re new to dog behaviour or a seasoned trainer rethinking your approach, this one is for you.
Hope you enjoy this episode,
Tracy
Next Steps 👣🐾:
Want to take your relationship to the next level?
Jump into the Fearless Framework, my 12-month online program built for dog lovers who want to create an unshakable bond with their dog and make everyday life easier through trust, leadership, and confidence—not constant training.
👉 beyondobedience.ca/fearless

Join our free community!
Come hang out with other like-minded dog lovers in the Living Beyond Obedience Facebook group for support, laughs, and lots of “How interesting!” moments.
👉 Join the group here

Got a question or want to leave a voice review?
I love hearing from you! Head to beyondobedience.ca/contact 
and click the orange mic to drop me a message.

Take the Doginality™ Quiz
Discover your dog’s unique Dogonality™ and get personalized tips on how to connect and communicate more effectively with the dog you actually have.
👉beyondobedience.ca/quiz

🎵 Special thanks and music credit: Shawn Trotter – shawntrotter.com