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 okay. But they’re not the full answer.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• How quick fixes can give you the breathing room to start real change

• Why true progress comes from calm, consistent leadership—not just tools

• The danger of staying “loud” in your communication with your dog

• How to keep building connection and trust after the quick fix moment has passed

Your biggest takeaway? Quick fixes can open the door, but relationship and leadership are what build the house.

Hope you enjoy this one!

Tracy

NEXT STEPS 👣🐾🐶 Join the free Living Beyond Obedience Facebook community: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience⁠🐾 Learn how to lead with clarity and confidence inside The Fearful Dog: Fearless Framework: ⁠www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless⁠

Special thanks for the music to Shawn Trotter — ⁠shawntrotter.com⁠

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 not broken—and neither is your dog.
You’re just stuck in the noise.

This episode is about why trying everything might actually be the thing holding you back… and how doing less can finally bring the calm and clarity you’ve both been craving.

Inside this episode:
🐾 Why system-hopping creates noise, not progress
🐾 How conflicting techniques confuse your dog (and rattle your own confidence)
🐾 What happens when we rush to do instead of slowing down to see
🐾 Why quiet observation is your most underrated leadership tool
🐾 A gentle practice to shift from chaos to connection—starting today

Spoiler alert: You don’t need to try more.
You need to see more.

Because real transformation isn’t about mastering a hundred training tools…
It’s about becoming someone your dog can count on—even when you’re doing nothing at all.

Hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to rate, share and leave a comment!

Bye for now!

Tracy

🐾 NEXT STEPS — Choose Your Own Adventure 🐾

🎉 Join the Free Facebook Group
Surround yourself with people who get it.
The Living Beyond Obedience community is full of curious, committed, and kind-hearted dog lovers just like you.
Come share your wins, your “How interesting!” moments, and your questions—we're better together.
👉 facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience

🐕 Take the Dogonality™ Quiz
Wondering why your dog does that thing?
Want to understand their unique wiring so you can finally reach them—not just teach them?
Take the quiz and discover your dog’s Dogonality™ (it's more accurate than your zodiac sign 😉)
👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

💛 Step Inside the Fearless Framework
Okay, real talk:
Are you actually ready to make life with your dog easier, calmer, and (dare we say) enjoyable again?
Then why aren't you already inside the Fearless Framework?!
Inside, you'll learn how to:

• Connect with your dog on their level (not ours)

• Build trust without bribes, tools, or shouting

• Reach your dog where they are, so everything else gets easier

You’ll stop second-guessing and start showing up as the calm, clear leader your dog already believes you can be.

Interested? Let’s do this.
👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless
👉 Already know you want to BE in the Student community?

Enrol HERE

Special thanks to Shawn Trotter of shawntrotter.com for the music 🎶

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 the tail-wagging truth:
You don’t need to be loud. You don’t need to be dominant.
You just need to be clear. Calm. Trustworthy.

In this episode, we’re redefining leadership—not as something you do, but something you be.
Because your dog isn’t looking for perfection... they’re looking for someone who won’t crumble when things get messy.

Inside this episode:
🐾 Why “loud” doesn’t equal “leader” (and what actually builds trust)
🐾 What calm, quiet confidence really looks like—plus stories of Wellington and Nigel
🐾 How to use The Leadership Score Card™ to guide—not control—your dog
🐾 Why quiet, observant people often make the best leaders
🐾 And how to stop second-guessing and start showing up with grounded clarity

Your dog doesn’t need a boss. They need a guide.
This is your invitation to step into that role—with steadiness, not shouting.

Hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to rate, share and leave a comment!

Tracy

NEXT STEP 🐾👣
If you're ready to take this whole living in harmony with your dog on a whole new level then you have to be inside:

The Fearless Framework, a 3-step process to build trust and confidence in both you and your dog.
💛 Learn how your dog learns
💛 Build calm routines that rebuild trust
💛 And walk through the world together—without bribes, tools, or overthinking.

Let's do this thing together!

Special thanks to Shawn Trotter of shawntrotter.com for the music 🎶