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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…
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- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
135 | Beyond the Bark: Tools, Boundaries & Understanding {Series Part 3}
Hey Dog Lover! 🐶 Welcome to Part Three of the Beyond the Bark Series! In this final episode, we’re wrapping up my contribution to a recent article on barking…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
134 | Beyond the Bark: Puppies, Prevention & Adult Dogs {Series Part 2}
Hey Dog Lover! 🐶 Welcome to Part Two of the Beyond the Bark Series! In this episode, we’re tackling the questions about puppies and adult dogs when it comes to…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
133 | Beyond the Bark: Why Dogs Bark {Series Part 1}
Hey Dog Lover! 🐶 Welcome to Part One of my brand-new Beyond the Bark Series! This is the first of three episodes where we’re digging deep into one of the most…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
132 | NO! Isn't the Enemy.
Hey Dog Lover! 🐾 Ever feel a little weird about saying “no” to your dog? Like you’re doing something wrong or “un-positive”? 😬 In this episode, we’re unpacking…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
131 | Your Dog Feels it Too: Barking Anxiety & the Emotional Side of Dog Behaviour
Hey Dog Lover, Have you noticed your dog barking more lately? Acting out in ways that seem “out of the blue”? Maybe every time someone walks in—or out—the…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
130 | Dog struggle with guests? Help Your Dog Build Bravery (Not Just "Tolerate Visitors")
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 If your dog struggles when guests come over—whether it’s barking, hiding, or pacing—this episode is for you. Inspired by Jenee from the Living…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
129 | Why Quick Fixes Don’t Stick (and What Does)
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 We’ve all tried it—a new harness, a head halter, or that “miracle” tip from a midnight scroll. Sometimes, these quick fixes help… and that’s…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
128 | "But I Have Tried EVERYTHING!"- When Everything is the Problem
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Ever found yourself saying, “I’ve tried everything and nothing is working…”? If your head is spinning and your dog still seems confused, you’re…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
127 | Leadership Isn't Loud: Why Quiet Confidence Works
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever felt like you’re just not the “leader type”? Maybe you’re not loud enough. Not confident enough. Not “trainer-y” enough. Here’s…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
126 | Your Dog Isn't a Fur Baby- But You are Still A Parent
Hey Dog Lover! 🐾 Okay… so I don’t love the term “fur baby.” 🙃 But you know what? If you’re showing up, leading, loving, and learning alongside your dog—you are…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
125 | Feeling Exhausted: Having a Dog Isn’t Supposed to Be This Much Work
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 You love your dog. But if you're feeling frustrated, short-tempered, or just plain tired—this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: You…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
124 | Help A Fearful Dog Out. Don't Make it Weird
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 You see a scared dog—and your heart jumps in to help. So you crouch down, soften your voice, toss out a “hi sweetie”… and maybe even offer a…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
123 | When Your Dog Training Isn’t Working: 3 Signs It’s Not a Training Problem
Hey Dog Lover,🐾 If you’ve ever looked at your dog and thought, “But you know this… why aren’t you doing it?” — I see you. And I promise, you’re not alone. In…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
122 | The Answers to Questions You Never Asked: Helping a Fearful Dog Trust Again
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 What if your biggest goal right now wasn’t “get the dog outside”— but build enough trust that they want to go with you? In this episode, I…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
121 | He’s Just Not That Into You (Yet): Why Your Dog Ignores You
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Ever feel like you’re head-over-heels for your dog… but the feeling’s not exactly mutual? You’re bringing the snacks, the snuggles, the “who’s…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
120 | Vet Visits Hit Different: Your Dog's Worst Day
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Does your dog panic the moment you pull into the vet clinic parking lot? Do you start sweating before the car's even in park? Vet visits with a…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
119 | Love Isn’t Enough: Why You Still Can’t Trust Your Fearful Dog
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 You’ve done everything right. You’ve loved hard. You’ve tried training, treats, supplements—even energy work. But your dog still barks at…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
118 | Your Dog Can Smell Your Stress-Now What?
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Did you know your dog can smell your stress? Not just sense it—literally smell it. Cortisol has a scent, and our dogs pick up on it long before…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
117 | 4 Reasons Your Reactive Dog Was a Dream on Vacation (and What That Really Tells You)
Hey there, Dog Lover🐾 You packed the treats, braced for meltdowns, and hoped your reactive dog wouldn’t unravel the moment you left your driveway. But…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
116 | No Time? No Problem. What Your Dog Really Needs From You Today
Hey Dog Lover,🐾 Ever feel like you're never doing enough for your dog? Like your to-do list is longer than your leash, and somehow the walk still didn’t…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
115 | Want A Deeper Bond with Your Dog? Ask, Don't Tell
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 What if the problem isn’t your dog’s behavior… but how we’re communicating? In this episode, I share a powerful moment that shifted the way I…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
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…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
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…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
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…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
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…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
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…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
109 | Is Your Dog Ignoring You Quietly? Why Stillness = Disobedience {Dogonality™ Series}
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Ever feel like your dog is ignoring you… but without actually doing anything wrong? Welcome to the world of the Left Brain Introvert (LBI)—the…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
108 | The Secret Sauce That Makes Your Dog Want to Follow You ( Without More Training)
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 You’ve probably heard that “leadership matters.” But what does that actually look like in your daily life with your dog? No jargon. No treat…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
107 | Think Your Dog Should Know Better? Why Training Isn't Working
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever looked at your dog mid-chaos and thought, “He should know better by now”? You're not alone. That thought creeps in when you're…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
106 | Does Your Dog Really Need More Obedience Training?
Hey Dog Lover,🐾 How many times have you said, “My dog just needs more training…”? Here’s the truth bomb: If your dog knows “sit,” “stay,” and “come” (even…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
105 | From Survive to Thrive: Rethinking the Rescue Narrative
Hey Dog Lover,🐾 If you've brought home a rescue dog, you’ve probably heard (or said), “She must have been abused…” or “He’s like this because of his past.” And…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
104 | You Can’t Command Calm: How to Help Your Dog Feel Safe Without Saying a Word
Hey Dog Lover! 🐾 Can you teach a dog to be calm? Spoiler: not exactly. Because calm isn’t a command—it’s a state. And your dog isn’t just listening to what you…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
103 | What Your Dog's "Out of Nowhere" Moments Mean
Hey dog lover, You know those moments where your dog reacts out of nowhere? One second everything feels calm… and the next—boom. Barking, lunging, pacing…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
102 | Fulfilment Factor: More Than Walks and Fetch
Hey Dog Lover,🐾 Think your dog just needs more exercise? Think again. In this episode, we’re digging into one of the most overlooked aspects of behaviour and…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
101 | What If You’re Scared of Your Dog?
Hey Dog Lover,🐾 Have you ever felt that gut punch of fear when your dog lunges, growls, or just gets a little too intense? This episode is for you. I’m pulling…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
100 | A Trail of Trust- 100 Episodes~ Where we were, Where we are going
Hey Dog Lover! In this very special 100th episode, Paisley and I are reflecting on the journey—how this podcast went from a final message to a full-blown…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
99 | Lead with Trust, Not Treats
🐾 Hey there, Dog Lover, If you’ve ever felt like your relationship with your dog revolves around treats, you’re not alone. The truth is, treats can buy…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
98 | Your Fearful Dog Doesn't Have to Like You
🐾 Hey there, Dog Lover, We all want our dogs to like us—it's only natural. But when you're working with a fearful or reactive dog, likeability isn't the goal…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
97 | Burned Out Trying to Be the Good Dog Owner?" Here's the Truth
🐾Hey there, Dog Lover, Are you constantly scheduling walks, enrichment, training sessions—and still feeling like you’re not doing enough? This episode is your…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
96 | The Myth of the "Good Dog "
🐾Hey there, Dog Lover, You want to do right by your dog. 💜 You want connection, confidence… and if we’re honest, you probably want them to be “good.” But what…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
95 | What if You Didn't Have to Train Your Dog?
🐾Hey there Dog Lover, What if your dog didn’t need more drills, tools, or treat pouches… but a completely different kind of relationship? In this episode, I’m…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
94 | From Struggle to Delight: Heather & Geordie’s Story of Partnership
Hey Dog Lover, What happens when we stop trying to “fix” our dog — and start asking who they truly are? In this episode, I sit down with Heather to talk about…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
93 | 3 Signs It's Not A Training Problem-And What You Can Do About It
Hey dog lover! Okay, so here’s the deal… You’ve done the training. Your dog knows the cues. And yet… every walk feels like a strategy session, every outing…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
92 | 3 Truths About Fear & Body Language You Might Be Missing
🐾Hey Dog Lover!, You’ve probably asked it at some point — maybe even this week: “Is my dog doing this because they’re afraid?” It’s such a common question… and…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
91 | Struggling with Fear, Barking & Big Emotions? (Q&A Episode!)
Hey there Dog Lover!🐾 This week, Paisley and I sat down to answer some of your most honest, heartfelt questions — and wow, did you deliver. From a…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
90 | Struggling to Help Your Fearful Dog? Here’s What You Need to Hear
Hey dog lover 🐾 Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why isn’t this getting better yet?” You’re showing up, doing the work, being patient… but your fearful…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
89 | Tired Of Being Ignored on Walks? Here's What Actually Works
Hey dog lover! 🐾 Ever feel like you're just the dope at the end of the rope—being dragged along while your dog follows their nose and completely tunes you out?…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
88 | When You Love Your Dog… But Don’t Always Like Them
Hey Dog Lover, Apollo wasn’t the easiest dog to live with. He had a massive prey drive, a fearless attitude, and a knack for chaos — and honestly, there were…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
Celebrating Our Dogs’ Cultures (Totally Legit, Not at All Made Up)
Hey dog lover! 🐾 Have you been unintentionally denying your dog’s cultural identity? In this episode, we explore the surprisingly overlooked world of honouring…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
87 | Training Didn’t Work. No Tools, No Treats—Just This One Shift
Hey Dog Lover, What do you do when your dog couldn’t care less that you exist? Jayce was one of the most confident, independent dogs I’ve ever worked with —…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
86 | How to Be the Leader Your Dog Needs (without Treats or Tricks)
Hey Dog Lover, If you’ve ever wondered, “Why isn’t my dog listening?” or felt like you’re doing all the right things but still struggling to connect—this…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
85 | 3 Signs You Are Misunderstanding Your Dog and How to Fix it
Hey Dog Lover, Have you ever looked at your dog and thought, “Why are you doing that?” Maybe they freeze, ignore you, or even react in ways that leave you…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
84 | The Key to a Beautiful Bond with Your Dog Starts Here:
Hey Dog Lover! 🐾 You love your dog—that part is easy. But the deep, beautiful bond where you just get each other? That kind of connection doesn’t happen by…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
83 | Is Your Dog Ignoring You or Are You Ignoring Your Dog?
Hey Dog Lover! Ever feel like your dog is straight-up ignoring you? You call their name, and they keep sniffing. You ask them to sit, and they stare off into…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
82 | Your Dog Questions, Answered! A Special Q&A Episode
Hey Dog Lover~ Got dog behavior questions? We’ve got answers! 🎤🐾 In this special Q&A episode, (Paisley is jumping on the mic with us today!) we tackle some of…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
81 | Why Sit? – When Obedience Lets Your Dog Down
Hey Dog Lover, “Sit!” It’s the go-to command, the first thing we teach our dogs, the magic word that’s supposed to mean they’re well-behaved and under control…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
80 | Stranger Danger! Helping Your Nervous Dog Feel Safe Around House Guests
Hey Dog Lover, Does the thought of having guests over send you into a panic—not because of your guests, but because of your dog? Maybe they bark like a maniac…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
79 | Should I Stay or Should I Go? Making the Best Travel Decision for Your Dog
Hey Dog Lover~ Spring break is here, and while you're planning your getaway, your dog might not be as excited about the change! 🐾 Should they come along for…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
78 | Is Letting Your Dog on The Furniture a Mistake?
Hey Dog Lover, Some people say, “Never let your dog on the couch—it’ll ruin your leadership!” Others say, “My dog is my baby! Of course, they’re on the…
- Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
77 | Stubborn, Fearful, or Just Misunderstood? How to Truly See Your Dog
Hey Dog Lover, We love putting labels on things—especially our dogs. She’s dominant. He’s stubborn. She’s independent. He’s needy. But here’s the thing: those…