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 while backstory can matter—it’s not the whole story.

In this episode, we’re gently challenging the rescue narrative. Because pity might feel kind, but it can unintentionally disempower your dog. And your dog? They’re capable of so much more than their history.

We’re diving into:

• Why assumptions about your dog’s past can shape their future

• The difference between empathy and enabling

• Why your dog’s story is a starting point, not a sentence

• How to stop over-accommodating and start advocating

• What to do instead of explaining behavior away

If you’ve ever felt stuck between compassion and confusion—this one’s for you.

Hope you enjoy this one!

Tracy

🌱 Ready to stop living in the past and start building your dog’s future?
The Fearless Framework is my signature program for reactive and fearful dogs—and the humans who love them.
Inside, you’ll learn my 3-step trust system that helps break the fear cycle and build true, lasting confidence without treats, tricks, or tiptoeing around your dog’s past.

It’s not a training method.
It’s a relationship reset.
And it works.

💛 If you’re ready to stop second-guessing and finally feel confident in how you support your dog—this is where you start.
👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

🐾 Want to understand your dog better?
Take the free Dogonality™ Quiz → www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

💬 Need a supportive space to learn and grow?
Join the free Facebook community → www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience

Music credit: Shawn Trotter – ⁠www.shawntrotter.com

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 say… they’re feeling who you are.

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest myths in dog behaviour: that we can train calm into our dogs. Instead, we explore why obedience is not the same as regulation—and how to become the kind of leader your dog can actually trust.

You’ll learn:

• Why stillness isn’t the same as settled

• How your energy shapes your dog’s behavior (even when you don’t mean it to)

• Nelson Hodges’ brilliant insight on how dogs respond to conditions, not commands

• What to do before the leash goes on, and how to practice calm before the chaos

• The power of “Be With” sessions—and how they build trust without saying a word

This is a must-listen if:
🐾 You’ve ever snapped “CALM DOWN” mid-meltdown
🐾 You feel like you’re doing all the right things, but your dog’s still anxious or reactive
🐾 You want to shift from managing behavior to leading with confidence

Because calm isn’t something you tell your dog to be—it’s something they learn to feel through you.

Hope you enjoy!

Tracy

💜 Ready to stop managing behavior and start leading with calm confidence?

Join the Fearless Framework—my step-by-step program designed to help you build trust, connection, and courage on both ends of the leash.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:
🐕 Break the fear cycle (without relying on treats or control)
🌱 Build real-world confidence with simple, daily trust strategies
👣 Become the grounded, relevant leader your dog needs

If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building the relationship you both deserve, this is for you.

🎯 Get the clarity, confidence, and calm you’ve been searching for.

✨ Join now at beyondobedience.ca/fearless

I can't wait to share this with you and your dog

See you there!

T

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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 well-being: fulfilment.

It’s not about endless fetch or racking up steps—it’s about understanding what truly lights your dog up and letting them express that joy in ways that build connection, not chaos.

You’ll hear:

• Why fulfilment is non-negotiable for pro-social behaviour

• How our dogs' different breeds and genetics show us what true joy looks like for THEM.

• Easy ways to create a more enriching, purposeful life for your dog (and yourself!)

This episode is your permission slip to get a little weird with your dog ( who cares what the neighbours think of you anyway. 😀😂)

Hope you enjoy this one.

Don’t forget to comment, share, and leave a 5 ⭐️ written review —it helps more people discover the heart of what dogs really need.

Next Steps:Join the Fearless Framework Course and community—a powerful space for dog lovers ready to ditch behaviour battles and lean into leadership, connection, and a truly fulfilling life with their dogs. 🎉 Life with your dog is awesome, but it's better with friends. What are you waiting for.

I can't wait to share this amazing journey with you!

See you inside the program. www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

Music credit: Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com

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 back the curtain on a real moment with my horse Sunny—and sharing how fear, uncertainty, and doubt (aka the FUD Factor) can derail our leadership in a heartbeat.

We’ll unpack:

• Why fear is a leadership killer—and what to do about it

• How your nervous system is your training strategy

• Why responding > reacting matters more than any obedience cue

This is a vulnerable, must-listen episode if you’ve ever thought, “I love my dog, but I’m scared of how they behave.”

If you ever doubted your ability to handle an off-leash dog.

If you have ever wondered: "Do I have what it takes?"

Hope you enjoy this one. 💜

Remember to comment, share, and leave a ⭐️5-star rating!

It will help more overwhelmed dog lovers find their way back to calm.

Next Steps:Join the Fearless Framework course + community.

It’s where you’ll learn to lead with calm confidence, ditch outdated training methods, and finally feel like you and your dog are on the same team again. 🐾

Can't wait to share this journey with you!

Music credit: Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com

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 mission. We’re celebrating the episodes you loved most, sharing powerful stories from our incredible community, and giving you a peek behind the scenes at what’s next for the Fearless Framework.

If you’ve ever felt like you're walking through the world with a misunderstood dog and just want to get it right—this episode is for you.

Here’s what we dig into:

• The top 5 most-downloaded episodes and why they resonated

• Real-life testimonials from fellow dog lovers (get your tissues ready)

• Why the Dogonality Quiz is such a game-changer

• How we’re upleveling the Fearless Framework and building a movement rooted in leadership, calm, and connection

• And yep… that one time I got kicked in the face 🙈

This isn’t just about training—it’s about trust, relationship, and learning to be the person your dog needs.

Hope you enjoy this one!

With springtime muddy paws,
Paisley & Tracy

NEXT STEPS 👣

If this episode spoke to you—if you're tired of feeling alone, second-guessing yourself, or wondering if there's a better way to help your fearful or reactive dog…

Come join us inside the Fearless Framework.
It’s more than a program. It’s a place where you’ll be understood, supported, and guided—by people who get it.
Build trust, find calm, and become the person your dog already believes you can be.

👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

🎵 Music credit: Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com

🐾 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 attention... but they can’t build a relationship.

In today’s episode, we're diving into what it really means to lead with trust—not treats.
We’ll talk about why real leadership isn’t about transactions or constant reinforcement, but about becoming the calm, steady, trustworthy presence your dog can depend on—no cookie needed. 🚫🍪

Hope you enjoy this one!
Be sure to share it with your dog-loving friends. 🐾

Cheers!
Tracy

Ready to ditch the treat pouch and build real trust?
➡️ Join me inside the Fearless Framework Program — a relationship-first program and community designed to help fearful, reactive, and misunderstood dogs find confidence naturally.
Learn more and join here: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

🎶 Music Credit: Shawn Trotter | www.shawntrotter.com

🐾 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. Trust is.

In today’s episode, we’re digging into the hidden trap of trying to "win" your dog's affection—and why focusing on being trusted instead of liked changes everything.
We'll explore what real leadership looks like (hint: it's not about bribery or constant cheerleading) and how you can start showing up as the steady, calm, trustworthy presence your dog actually needs.

And yes... we're having a little fun with a classic "Pick Me, Choose Me" reference from Grey’s Anatomy too. 😉🐾

Hope you enjoy this one!
Be sure to share it with your dog-loving friends who might need a little reminder that they’re already enough. 💜

Cheers!

Tracy

Ready to take the next step with your fearful dog?
➡️ Join me inside the Fearless Framework — a trust-based -relationship-first coaching program and community built specifically for reactive, fearful, and misunderstood dogs.
This isn’t just about training drills or obedience commands. It’s about understanding your dog’s mind, building real trust, and walking through the world together with calm confidence.
You and your dog deserve that—and I can’t wait to help you get there! 🐾

Learn more: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

🎶 Music Credit: Shawn Trotter | www.shawntrotter.com