157 | Tossing Treats Making Things Worse for Your Fearful Dog?
Hey Dog Lover 🐾🐾You’ve probably heard it before—“just toss some treats when your dog sees a trigger, to change their emotional response to the trigger."And yes, that can work.But there’s a small problem...You’re not part of the solution.In this episode, we’re unpacking the popular advice around food, fear, and emotional responses in dogs—especially when it comes to the why behind the behaviour.Because here’s the truth: if you’re not part of the process, you’re missing out on how YOU can influence your dog’s behaviour in a meaningful way.We’ll talk about:Why “treat and retreat” might not be the whole pictureThe difference between influencing vs. observing behaviourHow to build trust from the inside out—not from the sidelinesIf your dog is still anxious, reactive, or unsure—despite all the food and effort—this one’s for you.I hope you enjoy this one.Tracy xoxoNext steps: 🐾👣Join the Fearful Dog: Fearless Framework, our signature 12-month online coaching program built for dog lovers just like you.This is where everything changes.Here’s what you’ll get inside:Monthly Zoom Q&A calls and trainings where we tackle your real-life challengesA private, supportive community of people walking the same pathStep-by-step lessons on trust, leadership, and relevance—not just rules and techniquesCoaching that grows you, not just your dog’s behaviourYour relationship will bloom.Everything gets better and easier when you understand how to be the person your dog needs you to be.Join us at: 👉 beyondobedience.ca/fearlessMusic Credit 🎶Special thanks to Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com
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156 | Help for Fearful , Anxious Reactive Dogs: Questions You Didn't Know You Asked
Hey Dog Lover 🐾In this episode, I’m joined by Paisley as we tackle real questions pulled straight from our Living Beyond Obedience community—aka questions you didn’t even know you asked, but probably needed to.We cover everything from how to help a rescue dog who’s scared of strangers and medical routines, to introducing new dogs after a loss, to managing reactivity and overwhelm in anxious dogs. It's honest, thoughtful, and packed with relatable struggles and supportive solutions.Whether you're living with a fearful pup, navigating meds, or just wondering why your dog can’t seem to settle—you’ll probably find yourself in one of these stories.Hope you enjoy this one.Tracy XOXO_________________________________________________________Next Steps 🐾👣Want to build your dog’s confidence—and your own?Come join us inside The Fearless Framework—a 12-month online course and community designed to help you and your dog move beyond fear and frustration using trust, leadership, and calm connection.Learn the tools to support your dog through their fear cycle—no treats, tricks, or timelines. Just real relationship-first progress.✨ Learn more and enroll here:👉 beyond-obedience.thrivecart.com/fearlessSpecial thanks to musician Shawn Trotter for this episode’s music.🎶 Visit shawntrotter.com for more.
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155 | Feel Like A Bad Dog Mom? Me too Let's talk about it
Hey Dog Lover 🐾Ever have one of those weeks where everything feels a little too much—and you’re still trying to be everything your animals need?In this unscripted, from-the-heart episode, I’m showing up real and raw to talk about the emotional side of living with animals. It wasn’t the episode I planned, but it’s the one that needed to be shared.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like you’re failing at this whole “dog mom” thing… this one’s for you.Hope you enjoy this one.Tracy XOXONext Steps 🐾👣Want to build your dog’s confidence—and your own?Consider joining us inside The Fearless Framework—my 12-month online course and community designed to help you move through the fear cycle with trust, communication, and calm connection.This isn’t about obedience—it’s about understanding, leadership, and becoming someone your dog can truly trust.✨ Learn more and enroll here:👉 beyond-obedience.thrivecart.com/fearless_____________________________________________________________Special thanks to musician Shawn Trotter 🎶 Visit shawntrotter.com for more.
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154 | Un-Train Your Dog to Build a Better Bond Pt3 - BE With {Mini-Series}
Hey Dog Lover,🐾What if the most powerful thing you could do for your relationship with your dog… was nothing?In this final episode of our Untrained Dog mini-series, we’re stepping into the quietest and most confronting part of connection—stillness. No cues. No fixing. No constant feedback. Just presence.We’ll talk about why “doing less” is often the missing piece in our dog’s sense of safety and how to practice being withyour dog in a way that builds real trust—without needing to earn it through obedience or effort.Let’s stop doing and start being.Hope you enjoy this one.XOXO, TracyNext Steps 🦶🐾Join the Untrained Dog Challenge happening now inside the Living Beyond Obedience Facebook group:www.facebook.com/groups/livingbeyondobedience🎶Special Thanks to Shawn Trotter www.shawntrotter.com
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153 | Un-Train Your Dog to Build a Better Bond Pt2 - BE Quiet {Mini-Series}
🐾 Hey Dog Lover,Let’s be honest — most of us were taught to talk at our dogs before we ever learned how to listen to them.In this second step of our Untrain Your Dog to Build a Better Bond series, we’re flipping the script.This episode is all about the magic that happens when you get quiet. Like, really quiet.No obedience cues. No “Sit!” or “Stay!” Just presence, awareness, and curiosity.We’ll explore:→ The Be Quiet Game: what happens when you stop talking and start observing→ How to “Ask the Dog” without commands — using movement, intention, and gentle gestures→ Why your energy, posture, and presence already speak volumes→ And the first big step to learning how to talk dog… is learning how to be stillIt’s all rooted in one of my favourite Nelson-isms:"If you want to learn to talk to your dog... shut your mouth."Hope you enjoy this one.– Tracy xoxo👣🐾 Next Steps:Join the Untrain Your Dog Challenge inside the Living Beyond Obedience Facebook group.See the pinned post for details on how you can win a 30-minute free coaching call with me.Want to take your relationship a step further?Join the Fearless Framework — where you learn how to control yourself and influence the dog, not control the dog. (~N. Hodges) 🎶 Music Credit: Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com
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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