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146 | You Don’t Want a “Social” Dog : And Here’s Why {Peace in the Pack Series}

146 | You Don’t Want a “Social” Dog : And Here’s Why {Peace in the Pack Series}

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Hey Dog Lover,

You’ve probably heard it before — or maybe even said it yourself:
“He’s just social!
“She’s friendly!
“They love other dogs!”

But here’s the thing: “social” isn’t always what you think it is.
And in a multi-dog home, it might actually be the source of your tension.

In this episode, we’re digging into the four types of canine sociality — asocial, antisocial, social, and pro-social — and how this spectrum plays out in real-life relationships between your dogs (and between you and your dogs, too).

We’ll talk about:

  • Why “friendly” often means boundaryless

  • Why some dogs bulldoze others while others withdraw

  • How you might be acting social instead of pro-social with your own dog

  • And what a truly pro-social pack actually looks like

This episode might change the way you see your dogs — and your role as a leader — for good.

Hope you enjoy this one. See you in the next episode!


Tracy xoxoxo


Next Steps:👣🐾
If this episode hit home — if you found yourself thinking “Oh no… my dog might not be pro-social” or “I’ve been labeling my dog ‘friendly’ when really… they’re just kind of rude,” — then here’s the truth:

You don’t just need more training tools. You need a new lens.

And that’s exactly what the Fearless Framework is here to give you.

It’s not a course about fixing your dog — it’s a 12-month coaching experience designed to help you:

  • Build trust-driven leadership that actually works in a multi-dog home

  • Understand your dogs at a deeper level — from personality to behavior to pack dynamics

  • Stop second-guessing yourself and start leading with calm, grounded confidence

  • Create a peaceful, connected life with your dogs — not just a well-managed one

Because you and your dogs deserve more than obedience.
You deserve understanding, connection, and confidence.
You deserve to live beyond obedience.

💻 Join me inside the Fearless Framework at beyondobedience.ca/fearless
Let’s build something beautiful together.

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