110 | Tired of Your Dog Running the Show? Give Them a Job Instead! (Dogonality™ Series
Hey Dog Lover! 🐾Does your dog have big energy, big opinions, and an even bigger personality? You might just be living with an LBE—Left Brain Extrovert—aka the “life of the party” dog!In this episode, we’re diving into what makes the LBE dog tick (hint: it’s not dominance or treat pouches). These clever, active dogs are often misunderstood when all they really want is a job and a buddy. You’ll learn:Why Fulfilment is the secret sauce for the LBE DogonalityHow to turn chaos into connection through partnershipWhat it really means to be part of your dog’s joyHope you enjoy! Be sure to tell your dog lov'n friends so we can all hang out together!TracyReady to understand your dog on a deeper level? Let’s get you started:🐾 Take the free Dogonality Quiz → www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz🐾 Join our free Facebook community → www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience🐾 Feeling inspired and ready to go deeper? The Fearless Framework is your next step. Break the fear cycle, build lasting trust, and create real change—with lifetime access and first-dibs support as one of our OGs. → Join Now🎶 Music credit: Shawn Trotter – shawntrotter.com
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109 | Is Your Dog Ignoring You Quietly? Why Stillness = Disobedience {Dogonality™ Series}
Hey Dog Lover 🐾Ever feel like your dog is ignoring you… but without actually doing anything wrong?Welcome to the world of the Left Brain Introvert (LBI)—the deep-thinking, cautious, often misunderstood Dogonality™ who isn’t saying “no”… but definitely isn’t saying “yes” either. And that matters. A lot.In this episode, we’re diving into:What Dogonality™ really is (and why it changes everything)Why your “lazy” dog might actually be leading the relationshipThe sneaky leadership leaks that happen with quiet dogsHow to uncover true fulfillment for your LBI (hint: it’s not fetch)We’ll explore how subtle leadership—not pressure, not treats—is what builds real trust with these thoughtful dogs. And I’ll give you one simple action step to start earning their yes... one calm, clear moment at a time.✨ Want to know your dog’s unique Dogonality™?Take the free quiz here → www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz🐾 Ready to go deeper and break the fear cycle for good?Join the Fearless Framework → www.beyondobedience.ca/fearlessJoin before July to grab some incredible bonuses!🎶 Music by Shawn Trotter → shawntrotter.com
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108 | The Secret Sauce That Makes Your Dog Want to Follow You ( Without More Training)
Hey Dog Lover 🐾You’ve probably heard that “leadership matters.” But what does that actually look like in your daily life with your dog? No jargon. No treat pouch. Just real-life leadership your dog can trust.In Part 2 of this two-part series, we’re diving into the Secret Sauce—the stuff that makes your dog want to follow you, even when you’re not “training.”Spoiler alert: it has everything to do with how you show up and nothing to do with how many reps you do.You’ll learn:The Leadership Scorecard (and how your dog keeps track every day)Why relevance is everything—and how your dog sees you through a survival lensWhat true fulfillment looks like (and why you have to be part of it)Plus, I’ll share one of my favourite quotes from Dr. Bruce Fogle that’ll shift how you see your role in your dog’s life forever.If this sounds like the kind of connection you’ve been craving, you’ll feel right at home inside the Fearless Framework—my relationship-first program for dog lovers who want more trust, less tension, and a partnership built on calm leadership and real understanding.Hope you enjoy,—Tracy 🐾 NEXT STEPS:🧭 Want to know your dog's unique Dogonality™? Take the free quiz: www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz🐕 Ready to lead with trust, not treats? Join the Fearless Framework: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearlessMusic credit: Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com
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107 | Think Your Dog Should Know Better? Why Training Isn't Working
Hey Dog Lover 🐾Have you ever looked at your dog mid-chaos and thought, “He should know better by now”?You're not alone. That thought creeps in when you're tired, frustrated, or just not up for another round of treat-pouch training. But what if the real issue isn't your dog "knowing better"... it's that the kind of training you're doing doesn't feel sustainable—or satisfying?In this episode, we’re unpacking the hidden pressure behind traditional dog training and talking about what to do when you just don’t want to train anymore.(And no, you’re not a bad dog person for feeling that way.)You’ll learn:Why you’re not lazy (you’re just not a professional trainer—and that’s okay)The real reason traditional obedience doesn’t stickWhat to focus on instead: connection, trust, and a leadership style that fits your lifeWe’ll also reflect on your current relationship with your dog—and invite you to redefine it in a way that actually works for both of you.If this conversation resonates, you’ll love what we’re doing inside the Fearless Framework—my online program and community that teaches you how to lead with trust, clarity, and calm.It’s not about obedience. It’s about becoming someone your dog wants to follow.Hope you enjoy,—Tracy 🐾 NEXT STEPS:💫 Curious about your dog's unique Dogonality? Take the free quiz at www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz🐶 Want to build confidence, trust, and connection that lasts? Join the Fearless Framework: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearlessMusic credit: Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com
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106 | Does Your Dog Really Need More Obedience Training?
Hey Dog Lover,🐾How many times have you said, “My dog just needs more training…”?Here’s the truth bomb:If your dog knows “sit,” “stay,” and “come” (even inconsistently)—they’re trained.So if they’re still not listening, it’s not about obedience.It’s about relationship.In this episode, we’ll explore:Why more training won’t fix a communication gapHow obedience and leadership are not the same thingWhen to use structure… and when to just be with your dogWhy some dogs love obedience—and others resist it for good reasonHow understanding your dog’s Dogonality™ will change everything about how you show upIf your gut says “There has to be another way,”—you’re right. And that way? Starts here.Hope you enjoy this one!Talk soon,Tracy🌱 Ready to stop second-guessing and start showing up with calm, confident leadership?Inside the Fearless Framework, I’ll teach you my proven 3-step trust system to help your dog break the fear cycle, build confidence, and actually want to follow your lead.This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a total mindset shift.It’s where “just good dogs” are made—and where you become the reason and the reward in your dog’s life.👉 Join us now at www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless🐾 Not sure where to start?Take the free Dogonality™ Quiz and discover your dog’s unique leadership and learning style → www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz💬 Want a place to learn, vent, and celebrate the small wins?Join the free Facebook community → www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedienceMusic credit: Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com
About Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
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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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