117 | 4 Reasons Your Reactive Dog Was a Dream on Vacation (and What That Really Tells You)
Hey there, Dog Lover🐾You packed the treats, braced for meltdowns, and hoped your reactive dog wouldn’t unravel the moment you left your driveway. But surprise! On vacation, your fearful dog was calm, confident, even easy.What gives?In this episode, I’m diving into what I call the vacation effect—and why a change of scenery can reveal a whole new side of your reactive or anxious dog. We’ll talk about how triggers, habit loops, and environmental pressure can influence your dog’s behavior way more than you think. And how trust-based leadership, not treats or obedience drills, is what helps your dog truly relax—even away from home.You’ll walk away understanding:Why fewer reactive triggers can lead to better behaviourHow your own nervous system impacts your dog’s regulationWhat travel success tells us about trust, confidence, and relationship-based trainingThis isn’t about romanticizing vacation—it’s about recognizing what’s possible when your dog feels safe, supported, and seen.NEXT STEPS:Ready to step into a calm confident role for your dog. Learn to be who your dog needs you to be so you can start enjoying life again. 👉 Join the Fearless Framework: beyond-obedience.thrivecart.com/fearless👉 Connect in our free Facebook group, Living Beyond Obedience: facebook.com/groups/livingbeyondobedienceMusic by Shawn Trotter
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116 | No Time? No Problem. What Your Dog Really Needs From You Today
Hey Dog Lover,🐾Ever feel like you're never doing enough for your dog? Like your to-do list is longer than your leash, and somehow the walk still didn’t happen?You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about the pressure to “do more” and why that mindset might be getting in the way of the meaningful connection you and your dog both crave.From stories about juggling dogs and real life (hello summer chaos 🥵) to a surprising lesson I learned from a teacup during Toastmasters, we’ll unpack:Why the word “more” can feel like a mental brick wall 🧱How guilt and shame sneak into our leadership (and how to send them packing)The surprising power of being over doingWhy a 10-minute connection can mean more than a 2-hour checklistAnd how to start replacing "more" with "meaningful"—starting todayYou'll hear from real dog lovers just like you, explore the psychology behind the overwhelm, and get practical tools to find fulfillment without the frenzy.Because guess what?Your dog doesn’t need your perfection. They need your presence.So take a breath, be the reason, be the reward… and maybe today, just be.Hope you enjoy this one! Tracy NEXT STEPS🐾👣Join the Living Beyond Obedience community for support from like-minded dog loversDiscover your dog’s unique Dogonality Take the Quiz: www.beyondobedience.ca/quizReady to truly shift your dog’s confidence? Check out the Fearless Framework: Fearless Framework💬 And P.S.—I mention my Toastmasters speech “The Break Up” in this one. The Break-up https://youtu.be/bda1PZK8AfQ?si=kjMznpG22BQm54Xl
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115 | Want A Deeper Bond with Your Dog? Ask, Don't Tell
Hey Dog Lover 🐾What if the problem isn’t your dog’s behavior… but how we’re communicating?In this episode, I share a powerful moment that shifted the way I think about leadership, clarity, and connection with our dogs. It's all about learning to ask instead of tell—and why that one shift makes such a big difference.We’ll explore how your posture, tone, and intention shape the way your dog responds—and why asking with curiosity builds trust, while telling often creates tension.Whether your dog is bold, sensitive, or somewhere in between, this conversation will help you lead in a way that feels better for both of you.Hope you enjoy!~ TracyYour next steps 🐾🌀 Take the Dogonality™ Quiz – Discover your dog’s unique personality so you can communicate in a way that truly lands.💬 Join our free community: Living Beyond Obedience Facebook Group – Connect with other like-minded dog lovers on the same journey.✨ Ready to take the next step? Want to work with me and hang out with some incredible dog lovers?Join us in the Fearless Framework—a relationship-first program designed to help you and your dog build calm confidence, mutual trust, and a life of connection over correction.Special thanks to Shawn Trotter for the music 🎶Let’s lead with curiosity, not commands, and give our dogs a reason to say yes with confidence.
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114 | Fireworks Freakouts: Helping Your Fearful or Reactive Dog Stay Calm
Hey there Dog Lover! 🐾It’s fireworks season!And while we humans love the festivities... our dogs? Not so much.If your fearful dog hides under the bed or your reactive dog goes into full panic mode at every boom, this episode is for you.In today’s chat, we’re diving into why loud noises like fireworks trigger fear-based behaviours—and how you can start building a more confident, resilient dog without relying on obedience commands, endless treats, or outdated training methods.We’ll talk about:What’s really happening in your dog’s nervous system during stressful eventsWhy relationship-based training works when traditional obedience doesn’tHow to build trust and relevance so your dog sees you as someone worth followingThe difference between managing fear vs. leading your dog through itIf you’re ready to step into calm, connected leadership, I’m here to show you it’s possible—without dominance, distractions, or “just let them bark it out” nonsense.✨ Let’s replace confusion with clarity—and fear with confidence.Ready for Next Steps:👉 Join the Fearless Framework: a 3-step, trust-building system to help your fearful or reactive dog gain confidence and calm—naturally. beyond-obedience.thrivecart.com/fearless👉 Come hang out in our free Facebook community Living Beyond Obedience: facebook.com/groups/livingbeyondobedienceMusic by Shawn Trotter
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113 | Driven by Instinct: How to Build Connection with Your Adventure Dog {Dogonality™ Series}
Hey Dog Lover 🐾Ever feel like everything else in the environment is way more interesting than you?The wind, a leaf, a squirrel 300 yards away—all have your dog’s full attention. You? Not so much.Welcome to life with the Fearless Explorer—those bold, independent dogs who chase the world like it’s their job… and forget you’re even holding the leash.In this episode, we’re unpacking:Why your dog isn’t ignoring you—they’re just deeply invested elsewhereHow prey drive and independence show up as disconnectionWhat it really takes to become relevant in your dog’s eyes✨ If this sounds like your dog, then you belong inside the Fearless Framework.It’s the online program that helps you become the partner your bold explorer actually wants to follow—without bribing, begging, or battling for attention.Enroll before July to get special bonuses, including lifetime access to all the goods we create moving forward.www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless🎶 Special shoutout to Shawn Trotter for the episode music—check out his work at shawntrotter.comHope you enjoy,TracyP.S. Still not sure what your dog’s Dogonality™ is?Take the free and freakishly accurate quiz at www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
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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