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

Author: 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! Im 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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198 | Is Your Dog a Project? Why Dog Training Feels So Hard (And What to Do Instead)
Episode 197
Thursday, 23 April, 2026

Hey Dog Lover🐾Do you feel like you can’t relax around your dog?Are you constantly correcting, managing, or trying to fix behaviour?What if your dog isn’t a problem to solve… but a relationship to build?In this episode, I’m sharing the difference between treating your dog like a project versus living with them as a partner so you can move out of frustration and into trust and connection. We explore how constant correction and control create pressure for both you and your dog—and how shifting into curiosity, leadership, and relationship can completely change your experience together.Hope you enjoy this one!Tracy xoxox Links MentionedFearless Framework Course: https://beyondobedience.ca/fearlessTake the Dogonality Quiz: www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz60 min 1:1 Coaching Call: Calm Confident Coaching CallNext Steps🐾👣:Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners looking to build a better relationship with their dogs in the free Facebook group Living Beyond ObedienceStep 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to understand your dog’s unique personality www.beyondobedience.ca/quizStep 3: Get more personalized support with The Fearless Framework course at https://beyondobedience.ca/fearlessResources:Contact - > info@beyondobedience.caPodcast -＞https://beyondobedience.ca/podcastConnect -＞ https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedienceResources - > www.beyondobedience.ca/quizMerch-> Get your Beyond Obedience merch! www.beyondobedience.ca/storeMusic Credit🎶 Shawn Trotter: www.shawntrotter.com