Hey Dog Lover 🐾
Ever feel like you’re head-over-heels for your dog… but the feeling’s not exactly mutual?
You’re bringing the snacks, the snuggles, the “who’s a good boy” energy—and he’s over there sniffing dirt like you don’t even exist.
Yeah. We’ve all been there.
This episode is your loving-but-honest wake-up call:
If your dog only checks in for treats, ghosts you in new places, or forgets you exist on walks—it’s not because they don’t love you. It’s because they’re not into you… yet.
We’ll cover:
Why dogs aren't loyal to feelings—they're loyal to experiences
The “He’s Just Not That Into You” dating metaphor that explains so much
How to stop begging for attention and start earning curiosity
The “Play Hard to Get” strategy to make yourself magnetic again
How connection → curiosity → leadership (in that order)
This isn’t about obedience.
It’s about relevance.
And it starts with you becoming the most interesting thing in your dog’s world.
Hope you enjoy!
Tracy
P.S.
Next Steps 🐶
Want your dog to want to be with you—even when life is distracting?
Inside the Fearless Framework, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Build relationship-driven relevance that sticks
✅ Flip “meh” into “wow” using curiosity-based strategies
✅ Guide your dog’s focus—without begging, bribing, or barking
✅ Become someone your dog chooses to follow, even in hard places
No more chasing. No more clinging.
Just a calm, confident connection that changes everything.
Special Thanks:
🎵 Music by Shawn Trotter
Hey Dog Lover 🐾
Does your dog panic the moment you pull into the vet clinic parking lot?
Do you start sweating before the car's even in park?
Vet visits with a fearful or reactive dog can feel like emotional combat.
You’re doing your best—but somehow it still ends in trembling, barking, and that deep, gnawing feeling: “Why is this so hard?”
Here’s the truth no one tells you:
You’re not failing.
Your dog’s not broken.
You’re just both navigating a world that doesn’t understand how safety is built.
In this episode, we’ll unpack:
Why vet visits overload your dog’s nervous system
How trauma sticks—and shows up in places you least expect
What calm leadership actually looks like in the chaos
A practical survival guide for tough vet days
A story of one very shaky car ride (and the lessons it taught me)
If you’ve ever wished the vet visit could just be less dramatic, this episode is your go-to plan for calm, clarity, and connection—even in the hard stuff.
Hope You Enjoy!
Tracy
Next Steps 🐾
If your dog spirals at the vet—and you spiral right along with them—you don’t need more treats. You need a better way to lead.
Inside the Fearless Framework, you’ll learn how to:
Build trust before the crisis hits
Handle high-stress moments without shutting down
Walk into the clinic like you’ve got a plan (because you do)
Be the calm in the chaos—even when your dog is losing it
This isn’t about “fixing” your dog.
It’s about becoming someone they can follow through the hardest stuff.
Come and be a part of an incredible community of dog lovers like you! I can't wait to start this journey with you.
SPECIAL THANKS:
🎵 Music by Shawn Trotter
Hey Dog Lover 🐾
You’ve done everything right.
You’ve loved hard. You’ve tried training, treats, supplements—even energy work.
But your dog still barks at strangers. Still panics on walks. Still can’t be trusted with guests or grandkids.
So what gives?
This episode is for the dog people who are holding heartbreak in one hand and a leash in the other—wondering why nothing’s working, and what to do next.
We’ll dig into:
Why obedience and affection aren’t enough for fearful dogs
What it actually means to be relevant (hint: it’s not dominance)
The leadership shift that changes everything: “How interesting.”
A simple “BE With” practice to rebuild trust—no commands, no food
A story from the barn that shows what real leadership looks like when it matters most
If you’ve ever whispered “I just want to trust my dog again…”
This conversation is your starting point.
Hope you enjoy!
Tracy🐾
Be sure to pop into the free Facebook group and say hi!
Want to stop managing behaviour and start leading with confidence?
Come join the Fearless Framework—a relationship-first roadmap to help you and your dog build calm, trust, and resilience—naturally.
Because you already love your dog.
Now it’s time to become someone they can rely on.
🎵 Music by Shawn Trotter
Hey Dog Lover 🐾
Did you know your dog can smell your stress?
Not just sense it—literally smell it. Cortisol has a scent, and our dogs pick up on it long before we say a word.
In this episode, we’re unpacking how your dog reads your nervous system, why different Dogonalities™ respond in unique ways, and how to shift from reaction to calm, connected leadership.
You’ll walk away with a fresh understanding of why obedience isn’t the answer—and what to focus on instead to build real trust and safety.
Hope you enjoy!
~ Tracy
Your next steps 🐾
🌀 Take the Dogonality™ Quiz – Discover your dog’s unique personality so you can meet them where they are.
💬 Join the free community: Living Beyond Obedience Facebook Group – A place for curious, kind, dog-loving humans like you.
✨ Ready to take the next step? Want to work with me and hang out with some truly incredible dog lovers?
Come 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 you both love living together.
Special thanks to Shawn Trotter for the beautiful music 🎶
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 behaviour
How your own nervous system impacts your dog’s regulation
What travel success tells us about trust, confidence, and relationship-based training
This 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/livingbeyondobedience
Music by Shawn Trotter
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 doing
Why a 10-minute connection can mean more than a 2-hour checklist
And how to start replacing "more" with "meaningful"—starting today
You'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 lovers
Discover your dog’s unique Dogonality Take the Quiz: www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
Ready 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.
https://youtu.be/bda1PZK8AfQ?si=kjMznpG22BQm54Xl
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!
~ Tracy
Your 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.
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 events
Why relationship-based training works when traditional obedience doesn’t
How to build trust and relevance so your dog sees you as someone worth following
The difference between managing fear vs. leading your dog through it
If 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/livingbeyondobedience
Music by Shawn Trotter
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 elsewhere
How prey drive and independence show up as disconnection
What 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.com
Hope you enjoy,
Tracy
P.S. Still not sure what your dog’s Dogonality™ is?
Take the free and freakishly accurate quiz at www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
Hey Dog Lover 🐾
Is your dog always ready to bolt at the drop of a leaf?
Skittish, jumpy, hyper-alert—and constantly scanning for the exit?
That’s not just a “nervous temperament.” That’s flight mode. And for these dogs, the world feels like too much, too fast, too loud… all the time.
In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to live with an overwhelmed runner and how you can help them slow down, stay longer, and start to feel safe in their own skin.
You’ll learn:
Why your dog can’t “just calm down”—and what to do instead
How to create safe, repeatable moments of pause
Why comfort zones aren’t just cozy—they’re crucial
✨ If this is your dog, we want you with us inside the Fearless Framework.
It’s where overwhelmed dogs find confidence, and where you learn to become the calm, steady presence they’ve been waiting for.
Join us before July to access exclusive bonuses—including lifetime access to all materials and future content.
www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless
🎶 Music in this episode by Shawn Trotter – check him out at shawntrotter.com
Hope you enjoy,
Tracy
P.S. Not sure what your dog’s Dogonality™ is yet?
Take the free quiz—it’s quick, fun, and freakishly accurate.
www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
Hey Dog Lover 🐾
Does fear stop your dog in their tracks?
No barking. No bolting. Just frozen—staring, trembling, unable to take a single step forward.
That’s not stubbornness. That’s survival mode. And for these sensitive souls, the stillness isn’t calm—it’s fear.
No treat in the world will get your dog to move if their brain is locked in freeze mode. And no amount of “it’s okay” will convince them it is.
In this episode, we’re digging into:
Why your dog won’t move (and why forcing it doesn’t help)
How to gently lead your dog out of the freeze and into trust
Why stillness is a red flag—and what real progress actually looks like
✨ If you’re living with a sensitive soul, you need to be with us inside the Fearless Framework.
This program is built specifically for fearful, shut-down, or reactive dogs—and the humans who love them.
Enroll before July to grab exclusive bonuses, including lifetime access to everything we create inside.
www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless
🎶 Special thanks to Shawn Trotter for this episode’s music. Check him out at shawntrotter.com
Hope you enjoy,
Tracy
P.S. Not sure about your dog’s Dogonality™ yet?
Take the quiz—it’s free, fun, and freakishly accurate.
www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
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 Dogonality
How to turn chaos into connection through partnership
What it really means to be part of your dog’s joy
Hope you enjoy! Be sure to tell your dog lov'n friends so we can all hang out together!
Tracy
Ready 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
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 relationship
The sneaky leadership leaks that happen with quiet dogs
How 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/fearless
Join before July to grab some incredible bonuses!
🎶 Music by Shawn Trotter → shawntrotter.com
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 lens
What 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/fearless
Music credit: Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com
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 stick
What to focus on instead: connection, trust, and a leadership style that fits your life
We’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/fearless
Music credit: Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com
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 gap
How obedience and leadership are not the same thing
When to use structure… and when to just be with your dog
Why some dogs love obedience—and others resist it for good reason
How understanding your dog’s Dogonality™ will change everything about how you show up
If 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/LivingBeyondObedience
Music credit: Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com
Hey Dog Lover,🐾
If you've brought home a rescue dog, you’ve probably heard (or said), “She must have been abused…” or “He’s like this because of his past.” And while backstory can matter—it’s not the whole story.
In this episode, we’re gently challenging the rescue narrative. Because pity might feel kind, but it can unintentionally disempower your dog. And your dog? They’re capable of so much more than their history.
We’re diving into:
Why assumptions about your dog’s past can shape their future
The difference between empathy and enabling
Why your dog’s story is a starting point, not a sentence
How to stop over-accommodating and start advocating
What to do instead of explaining behavior away
If you’ve ever felt stuck between compassion and confusion—this one’s for you.
Hope you enjoy this one!
Tracy
🌱 Ready to stop living in the past and start building your dog’s future?
The Fearless Framework is my signature program for reactive and fearful dogs—and the humans who love them.
Inside, you’ll learn my 3-step trust system that helps break the fear cycle and build true, lasting confidence without treats, tricks, or tiptoeing around your dog’s past.
It’s not a training method.
It’s a relationship reset.
And it works.
💛 If you’re ready to stop second-guessing and finally feel confident in how you support your dog—this is where you start.
👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless
🐾 Want to understand your dog better?
Take the free Dogonality™ Quiz → www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
💬 Need a supportive space to learn and grow?
Join the free Facebook community → www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience
Music credit: Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com
Hey Dog Lover! 🐾
Can you teach a dog to be calm?
Spoiler: not exactly. Because calm isn’t a command—it’s a state. And your dog isn’t just listening to what you say… they’re feeling who you are.
In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest myths in dog behaviour: that we can train calm into our dogs. Instead, we explore why obedience is not the same as regulation—and how to become the kind of leader your dog can actually trust.
You’ll learn:
Why stillness isn’t the same as settled
How your energy shapes your dog’s behavior (even when you don’t mean it to)
Nelson Hodges’ brilliant insight on how dogs respond to conditions, not commands
What to do before the leash goes on, and how to practice calm before the chaos
The power of “Be With” sessions—and how they build trust without saying a word
This is a must-listen if:
🐾 You’ve ever snapped “CALM DOWN” mid-meltdown
🐾 You feel like you’re doing all the right things, but your dog’s still anxious or reactive
🐾 You want to shift from managing behavior to leading with confidence
Because calm isn’t something you tell your dog to be—it’s something they learn to feel through you.
Hope you enjoy!
Tracy
💜 Ready to stop managing behavior and start leading with calm confidence?
Join the Fearless Framework—my step-by-step program designed to help you build trust, connection, and courage on both ends of the leash.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
🐕 Break the fear cycle (without relying on treats or control)
🌱 Build real-world confidence with simple, daily trust strategies
👣 Become the grounded, relevant leader your dog needs
If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building the relationship you both deserve, this is for you.
🎯 Get the clarity, confidence, and calm you’ve been searching for.
✨ Join now at beyondobedience.ca/fearless
I can't wait to share this with you and your dog
See you there!
T
Hey dog lover,
You know those moments where your dog reacts out of nowhere? One second everything feels calm… and the next—boom. Barking, lunging, pacing, chaos. It’s confusing, frustrating, and sometimes downright scary.
But here’s the truth: those moments are never as random as they seem.
In this episode, we’re unpacking:
Why those “hold your breath” moments matter
How stress stacks up—sometimes silently
Why dogs remember unfinished conversations
And what you can do to interrupt the spiral without panic or punishment
This is a must-listen if you're navigating unpredictable behavior, multi-dog dynamics, or just trying to be a better leader for your reactive or sensitive pup.
Hope you enjoy!
Tracy
🐶 Want to understand your dog on a deeper level?
Take the free Dogonality™ Quiz at www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz and discover their unique personality, communication style, and learning needs.
🌱 Ready to take this work further?
Join the Fearless Framework and start building calm, confident connection—without relying on treats, tricks, or control. Visit www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless
Hey Dog Lover,🐾
Think your dog just needs more exercise?
Think again. In this episode, we’re digging into one of the most overlooked aspects of behaviour and well-being: fulfilment.
It’s not about endless fetch or racking up steps—it’s about understanding what truly lights your dog up and letting them express that joy in ways that build connection, not chaos.
You’ll hear:
Why fulfilment is non-negotiable for pro-social behaviour
How our dogs' different breeds and genetics show us what true joy looks like for THEM.
Easy ways to create a more enriching, purposeful life for your dog (and yourself!)
This episode is your permission slip to get a little weird with your dog ( who cares what the neighbours think of you anyway. 😀😂)
Hope you enjoy this one.
Don’t forget to comment, share, and leave a 5 ⭐️ written review —it helps more people discover the heart of what dogs really need.
Next Steps:Join the Fearless Framework Course and community—a powerful space for dog lovers ready to ditch behaviour battles and lean into leadership, connection, and a truly fulfilling life with their dogs. 🎉 Life with your dog is awesome, but it's better with friends. What are you waiting for.
I can't wait to share this amazing journey with you!
See you inside the program. www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless
Music credit: Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com
