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

Tracy Franken- Retired Vet Tech , Dog Trainer, Dog Lover, Dog Bond Specialist 🐾
Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
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  • Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs

    197 | Dog Training Not Working? Here’s What Most People Are Missing

    20/04/2026 | 23 mins.
    Hey Dog Lover🐾
    Are you focusing on training… but still not seeing the results you want?
    Do you feel frustrated when your dog doesn’t “listen” in real-life situations?
    Have you ever considered that what happens outside of training might matter more?
    In this episode, I’m sharing how the 99% of your daily life with your dog is what truly shapes their behavior, confidence, and trust. You’ll learn why it’s not just about what you train — but how your dog experiences life with you, and how small, everyday moments can completely change your relationship.

    Hope you enjoy!
    Tracy xoxox

    Next Steps 🐾👣:
    Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners looking to better understand their dog’s needs and behaviour at the free Facebook group⁠ Living Beyond Obedience⁠
    Step 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to discover your dog’s unique Dogonality ⁠www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz⁠
    Step 3: Get more personalized support with The Fearless Framework course at ⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless⁠
    Not a Student but want to work with me?
    Book a ⁠Calm Confident Coaching Call ⁠

    Resources and Connect with Me!
    Contact - > ⁠[email protected]
    Podcast ->⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/podcast⁠
    Connect -> ⁠https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience⁠
    Resources - > ⁠www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz⁠
    Merch-> Get your Beyond Obedience merch! ⁠www.beyondobedience.ca/store⁠

    Music Credit🎶: Shawn Trotter
    Explore more @ www.shawntrotter.com
  • Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs

    196| Is Your Dog Actually Happy? (Or Just Busy, Stressed, or Overstimulated?)

    16/04/2026 | 22 mins.
    `Hey Dog Lover🐾
    Do you feel like you’re constantly trying to do more to make your dog happy?
    Is your dog busy, active, and stimulated… but still seems unsettled or anxious?
    Have you ever stopped to ask what happiness actually looks like for your dog?
    In this episode, I’m sharing what truly creates happiness in dogs so you can stop chasing activity and start building fulfillment. We explore how happiness isn’t something you create by doing more — but something that emerges when your dog’s needs, expectations, and emotional safety are met.
    Hope you enjoy this one!
    Tracy xoxox

    Next Steps 🐾👣:
    Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners looking to better understand their dog’s needs and behaviour at the free Facebook group Living Beyond Obedience
    Step 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to discover your dog’s unique Dogonality www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
    Step 3: Get more personalized support with The Fearless Framework course at https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless
    Not a Student but want to work with me?
    Book a Calm Confident Coaching Call

    Resources and Connect with Me!
    Contact - > [email protected]
    Podcast ->https://beyondobedience.ca/podcast
    Connect -> https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience
    Resources - > www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
    Merch-> Get your Beyond Obedience merch! www.beyondobedience.ca/store
  • Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs

    195 | Still Using Treat Rewards? Why Your Dog Training Isn’t Sticking (And What to Do Instead)”

    13/04/2026 | 29 mins.
    Hey Dog Lover!🐾
    Are you doing all the “right” training things… but something still feels off?
    Does your dog only seem engaged when there’s something in it for them?
    Have you ever wondered why the behaviour doesn’t seem to stick long-term?

    In this episode, I’m sharing the difference between rewarding and celebrating so you can move beyond transactional training and start building true connection with your dog. We dive into how one approach builds behaviour… while the other builds belief, trust, and confidence — especially for fearful or reactive dogs.
    Hope you enjoy this one!
    Tracy xoxo

    Next Steps 🐾👣
    Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners looking to build trust and confidence with their dogs at the free Facebook group Living Beyond Obedience
    Step 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to find out your dog’s unique Dogonality www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
    Step 3: Get more personalized support with The Fearless Framework course at https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless

    Not A Student but want a coaching call?
    Book a Calm Confident Coaching Call

    _______________________________________________________

    Resources and Links Mentioned:
    Fearless Framework Online Course: ⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless⁠
    Take the Dogonality Quiz: ⁠www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz⁠
    Contact -  ⁠[email protected]
    Podcast -⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/podcast⁠
    Connect- ⁠https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience⁠
    Resources - > ⁠www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz⁠
    Merch-> Get your Beyond Obedience merch! ⁠www.beyondobedience.ca/store⁠

    Music Credit: Shawn Trotter // www.shawntrotter.com
  • Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs

    194 | Why Your Dog Training Isn't Working.{Conversations with Your Dog Series}

    09/04/2026 | 28 mins.
    Hey Dog Lover🐾
    Feeling frustrated that your dog training just isn’t working?
    Do you feel like you’re constantly correcting, reminding, or repeating yourself?
    Wondering why your dog behaves one way during training… but completely different in real life?
    In this final episode of our Conversations with your Dog Series, I’m sharing why your dog training might not be working—and how the missing piece has less to do with obedience and more to do with clarity and communication.
    We dive into how focusing on what you don’t want (like barking, pulling, or reacting) can actually create more confusion for your dog, and why having a clear picture of what you do want is essential for real progress.
    You’ll learn how your dog reads your energy, why micromanaging behavior can hold your dog back, and how giving your dog space to think and problem-solve can completely change your results.
    If you have a reactive dog, a scared dog, or you feel like your dog training isn’t translating into everyday life, this episode will help you shift from control to clarity—so you can start building calm, confident behaviour through better conversations with your dog.

    Hope you enjoy!
    Tracy xoxox

    Resources and Links Mentioned
    Fearless Framework Course
    https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless
    Related Episode
    Your Dog Is Listening, What Are You Saying? Conversations with Your Dog Series
    Related Episode
    Why Your Dog Ignores “No”: Conversations with Your Dog Series

    : Connecting with Me!
    Contact - > [email protected]
    Podcast ->https://beyondobedience.ca/podcast
    Connect -> https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience
    Resources - > www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

    Next Steps👣🐾:
    Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners working through reactivity, fear, and behaviour challenges at the free Facebook group Living Beyond Obedience
    Step 2: Take The Dogonality Quiz! Find out your dog's unique Dogonality! www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
    Step 3: Get more personalized support and learn how to build calm, confident behaviour with your reactive or fearful dog inside The Fearless Framework
    www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless
  • Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs

    193 | Your Dog IS Listening. What Are YOU Saying? {Conversation with Your Dog Series}

    06/04/2026 | 32 mins.
    Hey Dog Lover! 🐾
    Feel like your dog isn’t listening—even though you know they’ve been trained?
    Do you find yourself repeating commands or getting frustrated when your dog ignores you?
    What if your dog is actually listening… just not to what you think you’re saying?

    In Part 3 of our series Conversations with your Dog, I’m sharing why your dog might not be listening—and how it has less to do with obedience and more to do with communication.
    We explore how dogs interpret energy, body language, and words differently than we do, and why your dog may be responding accurately—just not to the signals you think you’re giving.
    If you’re struggling with dog training, feeling like your dog is inconsistent, or dealing with a reactive or sensitive dog, this episode will help you understand what your dog is actually responding to—so you can create clearer, more effective communication and start seeing real changes in your dog’s behaviour.
    Hope you enjoy!
    Tracy xoxoox

    Resources and Links Mentioned
    Fearless Framework Course
    https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless
    Related Episode
    Episode 191: Your Dog Is Not Listening to You—Here’s Why
    Related Episode
    Episode 192: Why Your Dog Ignores You (No Isn’t a Conversation)

    Connecting with Me!
    Contact - > [email protected]
    Podcast ->https://beyondobedience.ca/podcast
    Connect -> https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience
    Resources - > www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

    NEXT STEPS👣🐾
    Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners working through reactivity, fear, and confusion in their dogs at the free Facebook group Living Beyond Obedience
    Step 2: Take the Quiz!! Find out your Dog's Unique Dogonality
    https://beyondobedience.ca/quiz
    Step 3: Get more personalized support and learn how to build trust and confidence with your dog inside The Fearless Framework 12-month Online Dog Program for Dog Lovers who want something more than just obedience.
     https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless

    Music Credit 🎶 ShawnTrotter.com

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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? Do you have to “prepare” yourself to take your dog for a walk around the block? 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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