130 | Dog struggle with guests? Help Your Dog Build Bravery (Not Just "Tolerate Visitors")
Hey Dog Lover 🐾If your dog struggles when guests come over—whether it’s barking, hiding, or pacing—this episode is for you. Inspired by Jenee from the Living Beyond Obedience community, we’re digging into the Build Your Brave Protocol: Guest Edition so you can create a space where your dog feels safe and even starts to build confidence with each visit.We’ll talk about:Setting up a comfort zone before guests arriveResponding based on your dog’s personality and needsPrepping your guests so they’re part of the solutionReading early signs of discomfort before things escalateKnowing what “success” actually looks like for a fearful dog in guest situationsYou’ll walk away with a step-by-step plan to help your dog move from just surviving visits… to feeling a little braver each time.hope you enjoy this one! Tracy.NEXT STEPS 👣🐾🐶 Join the free Living Beyond Obedience Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience🐾 Ready to go deeper? Check out The Fearful Dog: Fearless Framework at www.beyondobedience.ca/fearlessSpecial thanks for the music to Shawn Trotter — shawntrotter.com
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129 | Why Quick Fixes Don’t Stick (and What Does)
Hey Dog Lover 🐾We’ve all tried it—a new harness, a head halter, or that “miracle” tip from a midnight scroll. Sometimes, these quick fixes help… and that’s okay. But they’re not the full answer.In this episode, we’ll explore:How quick fixes can give you the breathing room to start real changeWhy true progress comes from calm, consistent leadership—not just toolsThe danger of staying “loud” in your communication with your dogHow to keep building connection and trust after the quick fix moment has passedYour biggest takeaway? Quick fixes can open the door, but relationship and leadership are what build the house.Hope you enjoy this one! TracyNEXT STEPS 👣🐾🐶 Join the free Living Beyond Obedience Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience🐾 Learn how to lead with clarity and confidence inside The Fearful Dog: Fearless Framework: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearlessSpecial thanks for the music to Shawn Trotter — shawntrotter.com
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128 | "But I Have Tried EVERYTHING!"- When Everything is the Problem
Hey Dog Lover 🐾Ever found yourself saying, “I’ve tried everything and nothing is working…”?If your head is spinning and your dog still seems confused, you’re not broken—and neither is your dog.You’re just stuck in the noise.This episode is about why trying everything might actually be the thing holding you back… and how doing less can finally bring the calm and clarity you’ve both been craving.Inside this episode:🐾 Why system-hopping creates noise, not progress🐾 How conflicting techniques confuse your dog (and rattle your own confidence)🐾 What happens when we rush to do instead of slowing down to see🐾 Why quiet observation is your most underrated leadership tool🐾 A gentle practice to shift from chaos to connection—starting todaySpoiler alert: You don’t need to try more.You need to see more.Because real transformation isn’t about mastering a hundred training tools…It’s about becoming someone your dog can count on—even when you’re doing nothing at all.Hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to rate, share and leave a comment!Bye for now! Tracy🐾 NEXT STEPS — Choose Your Own Adventure 🐾🎉 Join the Free Facebook GroupSurround yourself with people who get it.The Living Beyond Obedience community is full of curious, committed, and kind-hearted dog lovers just like you.Come share your wins, your “How interesting!” moments, and your questions—we're better together.👉 facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience🐕 Take the Dogonality™ QuizWondering why your dog does that thing?Want to understand their unique wiring so you can finally reach them—not just teach them?Take the quiz and discover your dog’s Dogonality™ (it's more accurate than your zodiac sign 😉)👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz💛 Step Inside the Fearless FrameworkOkay, real talk:Are you actually ready to make life with your dog easier, calmer, and (dare we say) enjoyable again?Then why aren't you already inside the Fearless Framework?!Inside, you'll learn how to:Connect with your dog on their level (not ours)Build trust without bribes, tools, or shoutingReach your dog where they are, so everything else gets easierYou’ll stop second-guessing and start showing up as the calm, clear leader your dog already believes you can be.Interested? Let’s do this.👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless👉 Already know you want to BE in the Student community?Enrol HERE Special thanks to Shawn Trotter of shawntrotter.com for the music 🎶
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127 | Leadership Isn't Loud: Why Quiet Confidence Works
Hey Dog Lover 🐾Have you ever felt like you’re just not the “leader type”?Maybe you’re not loud enough. Not confident enough. Not “trainer-y” enough.Here’s the tail-wagging truth:You don’t need to be loud. You don’t need to be dominant.You just need to be clear. Calm. Trustworthy.In this episode, we’re redefining leadership—not as something you do, but something you be.Because your dog isn’t looking for perfection... they’re looking for someone who won’t crumble when things get messy.Inside this episode:🐾 Why “loud” doesn’t equal “leader” (and what actually builds trust)🐾 What calm, quiet confidence really looks like—plus stories of Wellington and Nigel🐾 How to use The Leadership Score Card™ to guide—not control—your dog🐾 Why quiet, observant people often make the best leaders🐾 And how to stop second-guessing and start showing up with grounded clarityYour dog doesn’t need a boss. They need a guide.This is your invitation to step into that role—with steadiness, not shouting.Hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to rate, share and leave a comment!TracyNEXT STEP 🐾👣If you're ready to take this whole living in harmony with your dog on a whole new level then you have to be inside:The Fearless Framework, a 3-step process to build trust and confidence in both you and your dog.💛 Learn how your dog learns💛 Build calm routines that rebuild trust💛 And walk through the world together—without bribes, tools, or overthinking.Let's do this thing together! Special thanks to Shawn Trotter of shawntrotter.com for the music 🎶
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126 | Your Dog Isn't a Fur Baby- But You are Still A Parent
Hey Dog Lover! 🐾Okay… so I don’t love the term “fur baby.” 🙃But you know what? If you’re showing up, leading, loving, and learning alongside your dog—you are still parenting. Just not in the “let’s dress up for brunch” kind of way.In this episode, I’m sharing a story about the time a parenting coach absolutely went off on me for suggesting that dog leadership and parenting might have something in common. Spoiler alert: her own story accidentally proved my point.We’ll talk about:Why “pet parenting” gets a bad rap (and how to do it better)The 5 principles of parenting (from expert Dr. Aliza Pressman) that directly apply to dogsHow to lead your dog without dominating—or disappearingWhy repair matters more than perfection (yep, even with your dog)This one isn’t about raising “obedient” dogs—it’s about becoming the person your dog feels safe to follow.“Am I messing this up?”“Will my dog ever forgive me?”“Why is this SO hard sometimes?”Then press play. You’re not alone—and you’re doing better than you think.Come check out the Fearless Framework—the relationship-first way to lead your fearful or reactive dog with heart, not just habits.Hope you enjoy this one!TracyBe sure to like, share and rate the show!NEXT STEPS 👣🐾Join the Free Facebook Group Living Beyond Obedience for a like-minded fun community! Ready to take this dog thing to the next level?Join the Fearless Framework Student Community. Learn how to reach your dog so that everything else gets easier! Special thanks to Shawn Trotter for the music. 🎶Links:Mels Robbins Episode with an interview with Dr Aliza Pressman
About Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
Do you long to have a happy, confident dog you can take anywhere?
Are you worried your reactive, fearful dog may hurt someone or something else?
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Hey there! I’m Tracy, a retired vet tech turned dog trainer, mom, wife and all-around dog lover. When I realized the key to building confidence in my dog was in understanding him and NOT just tossing treats and obedience my life changed! Now I have a pack of “just good dogs” I trust to take anywhere. And I am sharing it all here! So put down that leash & let's get to it!
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