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

Hey Dog Lover 🐾What if leadership with your dog had nothing to do with being the boss… and everything to do with being worth following?In this episode, we’re rewriting the rules on what it means to lead your dog—and spoiler alert: it’s not about dominance, micromanaging, or having the tightest leash grip on the block.Instead, we’ll dive into what true, trust-based leadership looks like:How to become your dog’s anchor, not their overlordWhy your leash should be a form of communication, not controlThe six core qualities of someone a dog chooses to followHow to shift from reactive managing to intentional guiding—even in real-world chaosAnd yes—we’re also talking about the one leadership quality most people miss:👉 Don’t take it personally.Your dog’s behavior isn’t about your worth—it’s about their safety. And they’re just waiting to know they can lean on you.Whether your dog is leash reactive, fearful, or just seems to “tune you out,” this episode will help you move from trying to fix your dog… to becoming the steady, calm leader they’ve been searching for all along.Hope you enjoy Tracy xoxoxNEXT STEPS 👣🐾Ready to take this to the next step? Join the Fearless FrameworkA 12-month online program for dog lovers navigating fear, reactivity, and unconfidence(and yep—we help the dogs too 😉)👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/fearlessWant to know your dog’s unique Dogonality™?Take the free quiz here:👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/quizCome connect in the free FB group, Living Beyond Obedience:👉 Join hereMusic Credit 🎶Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com

Hey Dog Lover 🐾If you’ve ever found yourself obsessively watching your dog’s every lip lick, whale eye, or tail twitch… this episode is for you.Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on why hyper-focusing on stress signals might actually be causing you to miss the bigger picture in your relationship.Yes—your dog’s body language matters. But when you slip into stress-monitor mode, you lose your most powerful role: being their leader, their anchor, their source of calm confidence.In this episode, I’ll help you:Reframe stress as feedback, not failureUnderstand why watching your dog too closely can break trustLearn how to respond to the world instead of reacting to the dogShift from anxious analyzing into grounded leadership and connectionBecause here’s the truth: your dog isn’t looking for you to spot danger.They’re looking to you to say, “I see it—and we’re okay.”You’ll walk away from this one with some super practical mindset shifts, a few “How interesting!” moments… and a deeper understanding of what your dog is really asking for when they look to you.Hope you enjoy Tracy xoxoxNEXT STEPS 👣🐾Ready to get to know your dog even better?Join the Fearless FrameworkThe 12-month online program for dog lovers navigating fear, unconfidence, and excitability.(And yep—we help the dogs too 😉)👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/fearlessWant to know your dog’s unique Dogonality™?Take the free quiz here:👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/quizCome hang with us in the free FB group, Living Beyond Obedience:👉 Join hereMusic Credit 🎶Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com

Hey Dog Lover 🐾It’s 2026, and if you’re already feeling a little overwhelmed—guess what? You’re not alone. Leadership doesn’t always look like calm walks and quiet mornings. Sometimes it looks like showing up tired, unsure, and still choosing to lead anyway.In this episode, we’re digging into what it really means to be a leader your dog trusts—especially when life feels loud, messy, or just plain hard.Forget “alpha.” Forget control.Real dog training in 2026 starts with calm energy, emotional awareness, and choosing connection over correction.Whether you're raising a reactive dog, living with a scared dog, or just trying to be the calm in your chaotic household, this episode will help you step into a version of leadership that’s grounded, accessible, and human.Inside this episode:Why your dog’s behaviour often reflects your internal stateWhat calm leadership looks like when you’re not feeling calmHow to be the person your reactive or anxious dog can trustWhat we can learn from naturally grounded dogs Simple shifts when life gets hard, and your leadership is tanking. This is your reminder: you don’t have to be perfect to be powerful.And you don’t need to shout to be heard—especially by your dog.Hope you enjoy!Tracy xoxoxNEXT STEPS 🐾👣Ready to lead your dog with calm, clarity, and confidence—no matter what life throws at you?💛 Inside the Fearless Framework, we go beyond basic dog training and dive deep into leadership, trust, and real behaviour change for reactive, fearful, anxious, and sensitive dogs.Start your journey here: 👉 beyondobedience.ca/fearless💬 Not sure it’s a fit? Send me a voice memo or message at beyondobedience.ca/contact, and let’s figure it out together.Your dog is watching. Not for perfection—but for presence.Let’s lead from there. 🐾

Hey Dog Lover 🐾“New Year, New You!”We hear it every January… but let’s be honest: do you really need a “new” you?What if this year isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but believing in who you already are? What if the best thing you could do for your dog is to stop chasing perfection—and start showing up with calm, clarity, and confidence?In this episode, we’re ditching the resolutions and talking about something more powerful: choosing a Word of the Year. This simple practice can shift everything—your mindset, your energy, and your relationship with your dog.You’ll hear how focusing on intention (instead of instruction) helps build trust, connection, and a deeper sense of leadership—especially if you're navigating life with a reactive dog, a scared dog, or a rescue dog still learning the world is safe.Inside this episode:Why most resolutions fail—and how to build real change through relationshipHow your energy impacts dog behavior (especially anxiety and reactivity)What it really means to lead with calm when your life is anything but calmWhy trust-based leadership works better than obedience training for the long haulWhether you’re working with a fearful dog, hoping to raise a confident dog, or just craving a more connected, peaceful home—this episode is your invitation to lead differently this year.Hope you enjoy!Tracy xoxoxNEXT STEPS 🐾👣This year, don’t train harder. Connect deeper.💛 Join the Fearless Framework, my signature program that helps you rebuild trust, reduce reactivity, and guide your dog with calm, confidence, and leadership—no matter where you’re starting from.👉 beyondobedience.ca/fearless💬 Got questions? Not sure if your dog is “fearful enough” for the program? (Hint: they don’t have to be.)Send me a voice memo or message at beyondobedience.ca/contact and let’s figure it out together.This is the year we stop performing and start partnering.Let’s do this—one intentional step at a time.

🐾 Hey dog lover,As a new year begins, a lot of people are making lists, setting goals, and trying to “fix” things.But what if this year didn’t start with a to-do list?What if it started with a word?In today’s episode, “Your Word of the Year (And Why It Matters to Your Dog),” we’re talking about intention — not training plans.Because your dog doesn’t experience your goals.They experience you.Your energy.Your consistency.Your presence.In this episode, I invite you to reflect on:Why a single guiding word can shape your relationship all year longHow dogs respond to intention more than instructionWhat it means to lead with clarity instead of pressureHow words like Trust, Soft, Present, Relevance, or Enough can quietly change everythingThis isn’t about choosing the “right” word.It’s about choosing one that helps you show up differently.More aware.More grounded.More intentional.Because when you lead your life — and your relationship with your dog — through a clear lens, your dog feels it in every interaction.I hope you enjoy it.💛– TracyNEXT STEPS 👣🐾If you’re ready to deepen your relationship with your dog and create a calm, confident life together, I invite you to join The Fearless Framework — my 12-month online program that helps you build a beautiful bond so everything gets easier with your dog.Yes, even reactivity.Yes, even fearfulness.Yes, even the behaviours you’ve been told to “manage forever.”🎶 Music Credit:Shawn Trottershawntrotter.com