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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
  • 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
  • 193 | Your Dog IS Listening. What Are YOU Saying? {Conversation with Your Dog Series}
    Apr 6 2026

    Hey Dog Lover! 🐾

    Feel like your dog isn’t listening—even though you know they’ve been trained?

    Do you find yourself repeating commands or getting frustrated when your dog ignores you?

    What if your dog is actually listening… just not to what you think you’re saying?


    In Part 3 of our series Conversations with your Dog, I’m sharing why your dog might not be listening—and how it has less to do with obedience and more to do with communication.

    We explore how dogs interpret energy, body language, and words differently than we do, and why your dog may be responding accurately—just not to the signals you think you’re giving.

    If you’re struggling with dog training, feeling like your dog is inconsistent, or dealing with a reactive or sensitive dog, this episode will help you understand what your dog is actually responding to—so you can create clearer, more effective communication and start seeing real changes in your dog’s behaviour.

    Hope you enjoy!

    Tracy xoxoox


    Resources and Links Mentioned

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

    Related Episode
    Episode 191: Your Dog Is Not Listening to You—Here’s Why

    Related Episode
    Episode 192: Why Your Dog Ignores You (No Isn’t a Conversation)


    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 confusion in their dogs at the free Facebook group Living Beyond Obedience

    Step 2: Take the Quiz!! Find out your Dog's Unique Dogonality

    https://beyondobedience.ca/quiz

    Step 3: Get more personalized support and learn how to build trust and confidence with your dog inside The Fearless Framework 12-month Online Dog Program for Dog Lovers who want something more than just obedience.
    https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless


    Music Credit 🎶 ShawnTrotter.com


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    32 mins
  • 192 | Why Your Dog Ignores ‘No’ {Conversations with Your Dog Series}
    Apr 2 2026

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾

    Do you feel like your dog hears the word “no”… but it doesn’t actually mean anything?

    Are you constantly repeating yourself or correcting your dog with little to no change in their behaviour?

    Do you feel like you have to get louder, firmer, or more intense just to get your dog to listen?


    In this episode, I’m sharing the powerful shift from constant correction to meaningful communication—and why your dog’s response to “no” has everything to do with your relationship, not your volume.

    We’re diving into the concept of agreement versus disagreement, and how dogs that live in a world full of pressure, repetition, and correction start to tune us out. But when your dog experiences connection, joy, and engagement with you on a daily basis, your communication carries weight—and your “no” finally means something.

    If you have a reactive or fearful dog, or you feel like your dog just ignores you, this episode will help you understand why—and how to start building a relationship where your dog actually wants to listen.


    Next Steps🐾👣:

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners with reactive or fearful dogs who are looking to build trust, confidence, and connection inside the free Facebook group Living Beyond Obedience

    Step 2: Find out your dog's unique Dogonality. Take the Quiz
    https://beyondobedience.ca/quiz

    Step 3: Get more personalized support inside The Fearless Framework 12-month online program for Dog Lovers who know there is so much more to living with a dog than just 'training'
    https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless


    Music Credit🎶 : Shawn Trotter of shawntrotter.com


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    26 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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