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Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
Wish you could enjoy life with your dog again? Struggling with a reactive, fearful, or anxious dog? Tired of dog training that never seems to work? I'm Tracy, retired vet tech, dog trainer, and founder of Beyond Obedience. I know how frustrating life with a struggling dog can feel. This podcast will help you understand your dog's behaviour, build trust, develop leadership and influence naturally, and enjoy everyday life together—without constantly trying to fix your dog. If you're ready for…
Episodes
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
255 | Stop Training Your Reactive Dog!
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 What do you do when your dog starts reacting? Do you immediately start asking them to sit, look at you, leave it, or do…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
254 | Your Dog is Trained. So Why Aren't They Behaving?
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you tried everything to fix your dog's behaviour? Does it feel like no matter how much training you do, you're still dealing with the same…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
253 | What Does It Actually Mean to Spoil Your Dog?
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Is your dog spoiled rotten? Does letting your dog sleep in your bed, showering them with affection, or treating them like another member of the…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
252 | Are You Trying to Fix a Problem Your Dog Doesn't Have
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 What if the problem you've been working so hard to fix with your dog isn't actually a problem for your dog? Stop the barking. Stop the pulling…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
251 | Does Your Dog Know How to Do Nothing?
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 When was the last time you and your dog did absolutely nothing? No training. No enrichment activities. No games, adventures, or walks with a…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
250 | What Does It Mean to Influence Your Dog?
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Is having an obedient dog the same thing as having influence over your dog? Not necessarily. Have you ever stopped to think about WHY you're…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
249 | No treat in your treat pouch? No Problem!
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 What happens when you don’t have a treat? Or your dog can’t have one? What happens when the equipment you usually rely on isn’t available—or…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
248 | What if I am the Reason My Dog Isn't Getting Better?
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever wondered if YOU might be the reason your dog isn't getting better? Maybe you've tried the training, followed the advice, bought…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
247 | When Did Living With Your Dog Stop Being Fun?
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 When did living with your dog stop being fun? Maybe you got a dog because you pictured walks, adventures, companionship, road trips, or quiet…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
246 | Why Is My Dog Fine One Day and Reactive the Next?
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Does your dog have an amazing walk one day... only to completely lose it over what seems like the exact same thing the next? Find yourself…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
245 | What Are You Missing When You Walk Your Dog? Behind the Scenes Coaching with Lynn
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Ever feel like you’re trying to do ALL the right things on a walk with your dog, but something still isn’t quite working? Wonder what you might…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
244 | The Reactive Dog Win Nobody Talks About
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Does one bad reaction from your dog leave you wondering what you did wrong? Do you find yourself embarrassed, frustrated, or worried about what…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
243 | Do This First When Your Dog is Reacting
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Your dog sees another dog. And suddenly they’re at the end of the leash barking, lunging, pulling, jumping around, completely losing their…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
242 | Is Your Dog’s Training Actually Making Things Worse?
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Your dog sees something they’re worried about. Their body gets tense. Maybe they want to move away. Maybe they start barking. Maybe everything…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
241 | Want to Build a Deeper Connection With Your Dog? Stop Telling Them to “Look at Me”
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Your dog notices another dog coming down the road. Their ears go up. Their body changes. They’re looking at that dog because, for whatever…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
240 | Your Dog Knows the Command. That’s Not the Problem.
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Come. Stay. Leave it. Off. Down. Let’s go. No. We humans are incredibly verbal. And somewhere along the way, we seem to have decided that…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
239 | The Goal Was Never a Well-Trained Dog
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 What did you actually want when you brought your dog home? Probably a dog you could do life with. A dog you could walk with. Take places. Go on…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
238 | Your Dog Said No. Now What?
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Your dog says no. Maybe they pull their paw away when you try to trim their nails. Maybe they move away when you reach toward them. Maybe…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
237 | Why Training Isn’t Where to Start With a Fearful Dog
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 If you have a fearful dog, chances are you've been told you need to build their confidence. More training. More exposure. More experiences…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
236 | Are You Training Your Dog… or Just Performing Dog Training?
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever learned a dog training technique, tried it with your dog exactly the way you were taught... and it didn't work? Maybe the problem…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
235 | Stop Telling Your Dog “No” Until You’ve Done This
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 How often do you find yourself telling your dog: “No barking.” “No.” “Stop.” “Enough.” And then getting frustrated when they keep doing exactly…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
234 | Why Should Your Dog Trust Your Decisions? What Leadership Actually Means
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 We ask our dogs to trust our decisions all the time. Come with me. Leave that. Don’t go over there. Walk past this dog. Stay here. I’ve got it…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
233 | Want to Matter More to Your Dog? Step Into Their World
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 We spend a LOT of time trying to get our dogs to pay attention to us. Look at me. Come with me. Leave that. Let’s go. But how much attention…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
232 | Are You Doing Too Much for Your Dog? When Enrichment Becomes Another Job
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Does your dog need more enrichment? More mental stimulation? More exercise? More games? More training? If you've ever worried that you're not…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
231 | Is Your Dog Mirroring YOU? What Their Behaviour Might Be Trying to Tell You
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 What if some of the behaviour that's driving you crazy isn't just about your dog? What if your dog is actually reflecting something back to…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
230 | Too Much Dog Training Advice? Why It's Making You Second-Guess Yourself
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever found yourself wondering... Am I doing this wrong? Should I let my dog approach? Should I create more space? Should I say…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
229 | What Is Your Dog Learning About YOU? The Tiny Moments That Build (or Break) Trust
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Every single day, your dog is learning something about you. Not because you're training them. Not because you've set aside ten minutes to work…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
228 | Stop Trying to Be the Boss! What Leadership Really Means to Your Dog
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 When you hear the word leadership, what comes to mind? Do you picture someone who's always in charge? Have you ever worried that becoming a…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
227 | Stop Trying to Make Your Dog Trust You
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I just wish my dog trusted me." Do you wonder what you can do to earn your dog's trust? What if we've…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
226 | Your Dog Doesn't Care About the Equipment as Much as You Do
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever felt guilty for using a leash, a long line, a head halter... or even a muzzle? Do you worry that needing equipment means you're…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
225 | The Conversation You're Not Having With Your Dog
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever stopped to wonder what you're actually communicating to your dog... before you ever say a word? Do you find yourself relying on…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
224 | The Most Overlooked Reward in Dog Training (It's Not Treats)
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever wondered if treats are really the most powerful reward you can give your dog? Do you find yourself reaching for food every time…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
223 | What Does It Mean To Ask Your Dog?
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever noticed how often we tell our dogs what to do? Sit. Stay. Come. Leave it. Wait. Move. Off. But have you ever stopped to ask…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
222 | Training Harder Isn't Working... Here's Why
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever felt like you're doing all the right things... but somehow things still aren't getting better? Do you find yourself constantly…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
221 | Why Obedience Isn't Building The Relationship You Want
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever looked at your dog and thought: "They know all of this... so why does it still feel like we're disconnected?" Does your dog…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
220 | Why Did I Get This Dog? The Thought Nobody Wants to Admit
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever looked at your dog and thought: "Why did I get this dog?" Have you ever felt guilty for even having that thought? Do you…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
219 | The Pack of Two: The Relationship Your Dog Actually Wants
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever worried that your dog doesn't have enough dog friends? Do you feel guilty when your dog isn't interested in greeting every person…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
218 | My Dog Knows Better Than This: The Dog Training Trap Nobody Talks About
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever found yourself saying: "But my dog knows this." Do you feel frustrated when your dog suddenly struggles with something they've…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
217 | The Real Reason Your Dog Only Listens When You Have Treats
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Does your dog seem to listen perfectly when you have treats... but completely forget everything the moment the food disappears? Have you ever…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
216 | Am I Helping My Dog... or Making Things Worse?
Hey Dog Lover🐾 Have you ever wondered if you're helping your dog too much? Do you struggle to know when your dog needs support... and when they simply need…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
215 | What My Dog Taught Me About Confidence, Trust, and Partnership
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever struggled to know when to help your dog and when to simply let them figure things out? Do you sometimes wonder if you're…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
214 | Stop Trying to Be the Bigger Squirrel : Why Your Dog Chooses the Environment Over You
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Do you ever feel like squirrels, smells, birds, and absolutely everything else are more interesting to your dog than you are? Have you been…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
213 | Why Does Your Dog React Differently Around Certain Dogs/People?
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever noticed that your dog behaves differently around certain people? Do you sometimes wonder why your dog seems calmer around some…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
212 | Why Your Dog Pulls on Leash No Matter What You Try
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you tried different harnesses, collars, and training methods only to find that your dog still pulls on leash? Do you feel like you're…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
211 | Why Dog Training Tools Aren't Solving Your Walking Problems
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by all the opinions about dog training tools? Are you wondering if the next harness, collar, leash…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
210 | Is Your Dog Manipulating You? Fearful Dogs, Boundaries & Leadership
Hey Dog Lover🐾 Have you ever worried that saying “no” to your dog might damage your relationship with them? Do you sometimes feel emotionally exhausted trying…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
209 | Why Your Dog’s Behaviour Isn’t Random (And What You’re Missing)
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Does your dog sometimes seem completely fine one day… and totally overwhelmed the next? Have you ever caught yourself saying: “This reaction…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
208 | Did I Just Ruin My Dog? Training Setbacks Explained
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever had a moment with your dog go sideways and immediately thought: “Oh no… did I just ruin everything?” Has your dog ever suddenly…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
207 | Your Dog Doesn’t Need More Exercise
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever taken your dog on a long walk only to come home and feel like they’re STILL completely wired? Does it sometimes feel like the…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
206 | Less Commands, Need I Say More?
Hey Dog Lover! 🐾 Does your dog listen perfectly at home… but completely disconnect once you step outside? Do you feel like the more stressed your dog gets, the…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
205 | Stop Watching your Dog (You're Being Weird About it)
Hey Dog Lover! 🐾 Do you feel like your dog reacts “out of nowhere” before you even have time to respond? Are you constantly trying to watch for subtle body…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
204 | What To Do When Your Reactive Dog Loses It
Hey Dog Lover! 🐾 Are your walks starting to feel more stressful than enjoyable? Do you ever find yourself constantly scanning the environment… just trying to…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
203 | Can You Over-Socialize Your Dog? (A Puppy Owner’s Question)
Hey Dog Lover! 🐾 Have you ever been told you can’t over-socialize your dog? Are you trying to do “all the right things”… but worried you might actually be…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
202 | Is it Fear? Understanding Your Dog’s Reactive Behaviour
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Does your dog seem totally fine one minute… and then suddenly overreact the next? Have you ever thought, “That came out of nowhere…” when your…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
201 | You Don't Want a Well Trained Dog. Here's Why?
Hey Dog Lover! 🐾 Have you ever thought… “My dog knows what to do… so why aren’t they doing it?” Do you feel like you’ve done the training—but real-life…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
200 | Your Dog Is Watching You More Than You Think (The Leadership Mistake You Don’t See)
Hey there Dog Lover🐾 Do you feel like your dog listens sometimes… but not consistently? Are you focused on what you’re teaching… but still not seeing results?…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
199 | Is Socialization Making Your Dog Worse? What Fearful & Reactive Dogs Actually Need
Hey Dog Lover🐾 Have you been told your dog just needs more socialization? Does your dog seem more overwhelmed the more you expose them to things? What if more…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
198 | Is Your Dog a Project? Why Dog Training Feels So Hard (And What to Do Instead)
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…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
197 | Dog Training Not Working? Here’s What Most People Are Missing
Hey Dog Lover🐾 Are you focusing on training… but still not seeing the results you want? Do you feel frustrated when your dog doesn’t “listen” in real-life…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
196| Is Your Dog Actually Happy? (Or Just Busy, Stressed, or Overstimulated?)
`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…