by Tracy Franken: Retired Vet Tech , Dog Trainer, Dog Lover, Dog Bond Specialist 🐾
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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April 21, 2025
<p><strong>Hey dog lover!</strong></p><p>Okay, so here’s the deal…<br />You’ve done the training. Your dog knows the cues.<br />And yet… every walk feels like a strategy session, every outing ends in stress, and you're still left wondering, “Why isn’t this working?”</p><p>If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.</p><p>In today’s chat, I’m walking you through <strong>three signs</strong> that the real issue isn’t obedience—it’s something deeper. </p><p>We’ll unpack why your dog might be better off-leash than on, what your exhaustion is trying to tell you, and how to stop micromanaging and start leading in a way that actually feels good for both of you.</p><p>And of course, I’ll share what you can do to turn things around—without adding more training to your already overflowing plate.</p><p><strong>Let’s trade pressure for partnership.</strong><br /><strong>Let’s build trust instead of managing behaviour.</strong><br /><strong>Let’s get curious (and maybe say “how interesting!” once or twice </strong>😉<strong>).</strong></p><p>So grab your tea, leash, or laundry basket and let’s dive in.</p><p>With heart and a whole lotta calm,<br /><strong>– Tracy</strong> 💛</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>P.S. Ready for your next steps?</strong></p><p>🎯 Join the Fearless Framework and start building trust with your fearful or reactive dog the relationship-first way:<br />👉 <a href="https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Fearless Framework Course & Community </a></p><p>🎧 Need clarity fast? Book a Leadership Coaching Call with me here:<br />👉<a href="https://calendly.com/beyondobedience-info/leadership" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Calm Coaching Call </a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Music credit:</strong><br />🎶 Original music <strong>Shawn Trotter</strong> 🎸 www.shawntrotter.com</p><p><br /></p>
April 17, 2025
<p>🐾Hey Dog Lover!,</p><p>You’ve probably asked it at some point — maybe even this week:<br /><strong>“Is my dog doing this because they’re afraid?”</strong></p><p>It’s such a common question… and honestly, a really complicated one.<br />Because fear can show up in a lot of ways: barking, lunging, freezing, chasing, or even growling. And to make it even trickier? Those same behaviors could also come from frustration, confusion, or instinct.</p><p>And when you’re the one holding the leash — trying to read your dog’s body language in real-time, while your own heart rate is going up — well, that’s a lot to ask of yourself.</p><p>Here’s the truth I’ve learned:<br /><strong>You can’t see the whole picture when you’re standing in the frame.</strong></p><p>That’s why in this episode, I’m walking you through:</p><ul><li><p>What fear really looks like (and why it’s not always obvious)</p></li><li><p>The difference between <strong>defensive</strong> and <strong>offensive</strong> right brain behavior</p></li><li><p>How emotions and instinct overlap in dogs</p></li><li><p>And why understanding your dog’s <strong>Dogonality™</strong> gives you the power to ask better questions — not just get better answers</p></li></ul><p>If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Is it fear… or something else?” — this one’s for you.<br />Let’s slow it down, zoom out, and figure out what’s really going on under the surface.</p><p>Hope you enjoy this episode,<br /><strong>Tracy 🐾</strong></p><p>👉 NEXT STEPS:</p><p>🎯 <strong>Take the Dogonality™ Quiz</strong> to better understand your dog’s brain and behaviour:<br /><a href="https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz</a></p><p>📥 <strong>Want my help?</strong><br />Book a <a href="#" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Calm Coaching Call</a> to get clarity on what’s going on with your dog — and what to do next.</p><p>💬 <strong>Let’s stay connected:</strong><br />Come join the free Facebook group for more stories, support, and nerdy behaviour talk:<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience</a></p><p>Music Credit: 🎶. Shawn Trotter of<a href="https://shawntrotter.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> www.shawntrotter.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
April 14, 2025
<p>Hey there Dog Lover!🐾</p><p>This week, Paisley and I sat down to answer some of your most honest, heartfelt questions — and wow, did you deliver.</p><p>From a siren-sensitive Malinois who never leaves your side… to a fearless Boston with a taste for freedom… to a big, beautiful German Shepherd whose jumping has turned into bruises and scratches — every question we answered this week was rooted in one thing:<br /><strong>A deep desire to understand.</strong></p><p>Here’s what we unpack in this April Q&A episode:🐾 Should you let your fearful dog follow you everywhere?<br />🐾 What to do when your large, excited dog’s jumping becomes dangerous<br />🐾 How to know if your dog’s barking is social, defensive, or something else<br />🐾 When to consider tools like an e-collar — and how to know if you’re ready<br />🐾 What to do when reactivity becomes a dopamine-driven pattern<br />🐾 Helping your dog feel safe around guests<br />🐾 Teaching a larger dog to be gentle with smaller dogs in the home</p><p>If you’ve ever found yourself asking:<br />“Am I doing the right thing?”<br />“Is this fear, or something else?”<br />“What if I’m not enough?”<br />…this episode is for you.</p><p>You’re not alone. And more than ever, the world needs the kind of leadership that begins with empathy — not control.</p><p>Hope you enjoy this episode! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /><strong>Tracy 🐾</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>👉 NEXT STEPS:</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>💛 <strong>If you’re ready for real change…</strong><br />Come join the incredible community inside the <strong>Fearful Dog: Fearless Framework</strong> — my online course and group coaching space where we go far beyond obedience.</p><p>It’s where you’ll find:</p><ul><li><p>Support from dog lovers who truly get it</p></li><li><p>Tools that help you build trust and confidence — without relying on treats or tools</p></li><li><p>Monthly coaching calls and personalized guidance</p></li><li><p>And a safe space to stop feeling so alone in your dog journey</p></li></ul><p>🌱 The world is heavy right now. And I believe, more than ever, people need what our dogs can teach us — and what we can teach them in return.<br />Come join us → <a href="https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless</a></p><p><br /></p><p>💬 <strong>Let’s stay connected:</strong><br />Come hang out in the Living Beyond Obedience Facebook group for more support, reflection, and real-talk:<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience</a></p><p>🎯 <strong>Take the Dogonality™ Quiz</strong> to understand your dog’s behaviour on a deeper level:<br /><a href="https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz</a></p><p><br /></p><p>🎶 Music by Shawn Trotter – <a href="http://www.shawntrotter.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.shawntrotter.com</a></p><p><br /></p>
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