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