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

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

By: Tracy Franken- Retired Vet Tech Dog Trainer Dog Lover Dog Bond Specialist 🐾
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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!Tracy Franken- Retired Vet Tech , Dog Trainer, Dog Lover, Dog Bond Specialist 🐾
Episodes
  • 196|Is Your Dog Actually Happy? (Or Just Busy, Stressed, or Overstimulated?)

    196|Is Your Dog Actually Happy? (Or Just Busy, Stressed, or Overstimulated?)
    Apr 16 2026

    `Hey Dog Lover🐾

    Do you feel like you’re constantly trying to do more to make your dog happy?

    Is your dog busy, active, and stimulated… but still seems unsettled or anxious?

    Have you ever stopped to ask what happiness actually looks like for your dog?

    In this episode, I’m sharing what truly creates happiness in dogs so you can stop chasing activity and start building fulfillment. We explore how happiness isn’t something you create by doing more — but something that emerges when your dog’s needs, expectations, and emotional safety are met.

    Hope you enjoy this one!

    Tracy xoxox


    Next Steps 🐾👣:

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners looking to better understand their dog’s needs and behaviour at the free Facebook group Living Beyond Obedience

    Step 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to discover your dog’s unique Dogonality www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with The Fearless Framework course at https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless

    Not a Student but want to work with me?

    Book a Calm Confident Coaching Call


    Resources and Connect with Me!

    Contact - > info@beyondobedience.ca
    Podcast -＞https://beyondobedience.ca/podcast
    Connect -＞ https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience
    Resources - > www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
    Merch-> Get your Beyond Obedience merch! www.beyondobedience.ca/store
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    23 mins
  • 195 | Still Using Treat Rewards? Why Your Dog Training Isn’t Sticking (And What to Do Instead)”

    195 | Still Using Treat Rewards? Why Your Dog Training Isn’t Sticking (And What to Do Instead)”
    Apr 13 2026

    Hey Dog Lover!🐾

    Are you doing all the “right” training things… but something still feels off?

    Does your dog only seem engaged when there’s something in it for them?

    Have you ever wondered why the behaviour doesn’t seem to stick long-term?


    In this episode, I’m sharing the difference between rewarding and celebrating so you can move beyond transactional training and start building true connection with your dog. We dive into how one approach builds behaviour… while the other builds belief, trust, and confidence — especially for fearful or reactive dogs.

    Hope you enjoy this one!

    Tracy xoxo


    Next Steps 🐾👣

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners looking to build trust and confidence with their dogs at the free Facebook group Living Beyond Obedience

    Step 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to find out your dog’s unique Dogonality www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with The Fearless Framework course at https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless


    Not A Student but want a coaching call?

    Book a Calm Confident Coaching Call


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    Resources and Links Mentioned:

    Fearless Framework Online Course: ⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless⁠

    Take the Dogonality Quiz: ⁠www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz⁠

    Contact - ⁠info@beyondobedience.ca⁠

    Podcast -⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/podcast⁠

    Connect- ⁠https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience⁠

    Resources - > ⁠www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz⁠

    Merch-> Get your Beyond Obedience merch! ⁠www.beyondobedience.ca/store⁠


    Music Credit: Shawn Trotter // www.shawntrotter.com
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    29 mins
  • 194 | Why Your Dog Training Isn't Working.{Conversations with Your Dog Series}

    194 | Why Your Dog Training Isn't Working.{Conversations with Your Dog Series}
    Apr 9 2026

    Hey Dog Lover🐾

    Feeling frustrated that your dog training just isn’t working?

    Do you feel like you’re constantly correcting, reminding, or repeating yourself?

    Wondering why your dog behaves one way during training… but completely different in real life?

    In this final episode of our Conversations with your Dog Series, I’m sharing why your dog training might not be working—and how the missing piece has less to do with obedience and more to do with clarity and communication.

    We dive into how focusing on what you don’t want (like barking, pulling, or reacting) can actually create more confusion for your dog, and why having a clear picture of what you do want is essential for real progress.

    You’ll learn how your dog reads your energy, why micromanaging behavior can hold your dog back, and how giving your dog space to think and problem-solve can completely change your results.

    If you have a reactive dog, a scared dog, or you feel like your dog training isn’t translating into everyday life, this episode will help you shift from control to clarity—so you can start building calm, confident behaviour through better conversations with your dog.


    Hope you enjoy!

    Tracy xoxox


    Resources and Links Mentioned

    Fearless Framework Course
    https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless

    Related Episode
    Your Dog Is Listening, What Are You Saying? Conversations with Your Dog Series

    Related Episode
    Why Your Dog Ignores “No”: Conversations with Your Dog Series


    : Connecting with Me!

    Contact - > info@beyondobedience.ca
    Podcast -＞https://beyondobedience.ca/podcast
    Connect -＞ https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience
    Resources - > www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz


    Next Steps👣🐾:

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners working through reactivity, fear, and behaviour challenges at the free Facebook group Living Beyond Obedience

    Step 2: Take The Dogonality Quiz! Find out your dog's unique Dogonality! www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

    Step 3: Get more personalized support and learn how to build calm, confident behaviour with your reactive or fearful dog inside The Fearless Framework

    www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless
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    28 mins
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Tracy is very easy to listen to and what she says is amazing. It feels like everything she says seems obvious but I’ve learnt so much about working with my dog and being the best dog owner I can be.

I like that it goes into the mind of the dog, so that it’s easy to work out what’s going on with my dog and why and therefore how to help them!

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I love listening to this podcast! Tracy has found the simple truth of what makes our human dog relationships so special and how we can strengthen that bond even further to create something magical. By following her simple steps, you can see the difference with your own dog. Not only does she have amazing knowledge to share, but she puts it across in a friendly, entertaining way, like you might just be having a chat with your best friend. Honestly, by listening to this podcast and following Tracy's ideas, both you and your dog will experience a greatly improved quality of life.

Every dog owner should listen to this podcast!

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