120 | Vet Visits Hit Different: Your Dog's Worst Day
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 systemHow trauma sticks—and shows up in places you least expectWhat calm leadership actually looks like in the chaosA practical survival guide for tough vet daysA 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 hitsHandle high-stress moments without shutting downWalk into the clinic like you’ve got a plan (because you do)Be the calm in the chaos—even when your dog is losing itThis 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
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119 | Love Isn’t Enough: Why You Still Can’t Trust Your Fearful Dog
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 dogsWhat 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 foodA story from the barn that shows what real leadership looks like when it matters mostIf 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! Living Beyond ObedienceWant 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
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118 | Your Dog Can Smell Your Stress-Now What?
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!~ TracyYour 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 🎶
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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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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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