114 | Fireworks Freakouts: Helping Your Fearful or Reactive Dog Stay Calm
Hey there Dog Lover! 🐾It’s fireworks season!And while we humans love the festivities... our dogs? Not so much.If your fearful dog hides under the bed or your reactive dog goes into full panic mode at every boom, this episode is for you.In today’s chat, we’re diving into why loud noises like fireworks trigger fear-based behaviours—and how you can start building a more confident, resilient dog without relying on obedience commands, endless treats, or outdated training methods.We’ll talk about:What’s really happening in your dog’s nervous system during stressful eventsWhy relationship-based training works when traditional obedience doesn’tHow to build trust and relevance so your dog sees you as someone worth followingThe difference between managing fear vs. leading your dog through itIf you’re ready to step into calm, connected leadership, I’m here to show you it’s possible—without dominance, distractions, or “just let them bark it out” nonsense.✨ Let’s replace confusion with clarity—and fear with confidence.Ready for Next Steps:👉 Join the Fearless Framework: a 3-step, trust-building system to help your fearful or reactive dog gain confidence and calm—naturally. beyond-obedience.thrivecart.com/fearless👉 Come hang out in our free Facebook community Living Beyond Obedience: facebook.com/groups/livingbeyondobedienceMusic by Shawn Trotter
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113 | Driven by Instinct: How to Build Connection with Your Adventure Dog {Dogonality™ Series}
Hey Dog Lover 🐾Ever feel like everything else in the environment is way more interesting than you?The wind, a leaf, a squirrel 300 yards away—all have your dog’s full attention. You? Not so much.Welcome to life with the Fearless Explorer—those bold, independent dogs who chase the world like it’s their job… and forget you’re even holding the leash.In this episode, we’re unpacking:Why your dog isn’t ignoring you—they’re just deeply invested elsewhereHow prey drive and independence show up as disconnectionWhat it really takes to become relevant in your dog’s eyes✨ If this sounds like your dog, then you belong inside the Fearless Framework.It’s the online program that helps you become the partner your bold explorer actually wants to follow—without bribing, begging, or battling for attention.Enroll before July to get special bonuses, including lifetime access to all the goods we create moving forward.www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless🎶 Special shoutout to Shawn Trotter for the episode music—check out his work at shawntrotter.comHope you enjoy,TracyP.S. Still not sure what your dog’s Dogonality™ is?Take the free and freakishly accurate quiz at www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
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112 | When Your Dog’s Always in Flight Mode: How to Create Calm and Trust {Dogonality Series}
Hey Dog Lover 🐾Is your dog always ready to bolt at the drop of a leaf?Skittish, jumpy, hyper-alert—and constantly scanning for the exit?That’s not just a “nervous temperament.” That’s flight mode. And for these dogs, the world feels like too much, too fast, too loud… all the time.In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to live with an overwhelmed runner and how you can help them slow down, stay longer, and start to feel safe in their own skin.You’ll learn:Why your dog can’t “just calm down”—and what to do insteadHow to create safe, repeatable moments of pauseWhy comfort zones aren’t just cozy—they’re crucial✨ If this is your dog, we want you with us inside the Fearless Framework.It’s where overwhelmed dogs find confidence, and where you learn to become the calm, steady presence they’ve been waiting for.Join us before July to access exclusive bonuses—including lifetime access to all materials and future content.www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless🎶 Music in this episode by Shawn Trotter – check him out at shawntrotter.comHope you enjoy,TracyP.S. Not sure what your dog’s Dogonality™ is yet?Take the free quiz—it’s quick, fun, and freakishly accurate.www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
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111 | Stuck in Stillness: How to Help Your Fearful Dog Move with Confidence {Dogonality Series}
Hey Dog Lover 🐾Does fear stop your dog in their tracks?No barking. No bolting. Just frozen—staring, trembling, unable to take a single step forward.That’s not stubbornness. That’s survival mode. And for these sensitive souls, the stillness isn’t calm—it’s fear.No treat in the world will get your dog to move if their brain is locked in freeze mode. And no amount of “it’s okay” will convince them it is.In this episode, we’re digging into:Why your dog won’t move (and why forcing it doesn’t help)How to gently lead your dog out of the freeze and into trustWhy stillness is a red flag—and what real progress actually looks like✨ If you’re living with a sensitive soul, you need to be with us inside the Fearless Framework.This program is built specifically for fearful, shut-down, or reactive dogs—and the humans who love them.Enroll before July to grab exclusive bonuses, including lifetime access to everything we create inside.www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless🎶 Special thanks to Shawn Trotter for this episode’s music. Check him out at shawntrotter.comHope you enjoy,TracyP.S. Not sure about your dog’s Dogonality™ yet?Take the quiz—it’s free, fun, and freakishly accurate.www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
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110 | Tired of Your Dog Running the Show? Give Them a Job Instead! (Dogonality™ Series
Hey Dog Lover! 🐾Does your dog have big energy, big opinions, and an even bigger personality? You might just be living with an LBE—Left Brain Extrovert—aka the “life of the party” dog!In this episode, we’re diving into what makes the LBE dog tick (hint: it’s not dominance or treat pouches). These clever, active dogs are often misunderstood when all they really want is a job and a buddy. You’ll learn:Why Fulfilment is the secret sauce for the LBE DogonalityHow to turn chaos into connection through partnershipWhat it really means to be part of your dog’s joyHope you enjoy! Be sure to tell your dog lov'n friends so we can all hang out together!TracyReady to understand your dog on a deeper level? Let’s get you started:🐾 Take the free Dogonality Quiz → www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz🐾 Join our free Facebook community → www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience🐾 Feeling inspired and ready to go deeper? The Fearless Framework is your next step. Break the fear cycle, build lasting trust, and create real change—with lifetime access and first-dibs support as one of our OGs. → Join Now🎶 Music credit: Shawn Trotter – shawntrotter.com
About Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
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?
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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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