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 we say a word.

In this episode, we’re unpacking how your dog reads your nervous system, why different Dogonalities™ respond in unique ways, and how to shift from reaction to calm, connected leadership.

You’ll walk away with a fresh understanding of why obedience isn’t the answer—and what to focus on instead to build real trust and safety.

Hope you enjoy!
~ Tracy

Your next steps 🐾
🌀 Take the Dogonality™ Quiz – Discover your dog’s unique personality so you can meet them where they are.
💬 Join the free community: Living Beyond Obedience Facebook Group – A place for curious, kind, dog-loving humans like you.
✨ Ready to take the next step? Want to work with me and hang out with some truly incredible dog lovers?
Come join us in the Fearless Framework—a relationship-first program designed to help you and your dog build calm confidence, mutual trust, and a life you both love living together.

Special thanks to Shawn Trotter for the beautiful music 🎶

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 surprise! On vacation, your fearful dog was calm, confident, even easy.
What gives?

In this episode, I’m diving into what I call the vacation effect—and why a change of scenery can reveal a whole new side of your reactive or anxious dog. We’ll talk about how triggers, habit loops, and environmental pressure can influence your dog’s behavior way more than you think. And how trust-based leadership, not treats or obedience drills, is what helps your dog truly relax—even away from home.

You’ll walk away understanding:

• Why fewer reactive triggers can lead to better behaviour

• How your own nervous system impacts your dog’s regulation

• What travel success tells us about trust, confidence, and relationship-based training

This isn’t about romanticizing vacation—it’s about recognizing what’s possible when your dog feels safe, supported, and seen.

NEXT STEPS:
Ready to step into a calm confident role for your dog. Learn to be who your dog needs you to be so you can start enjoying life again. 👉 Join the Fearless Framework: beyond-obedience.thrivecart.com/fearless
👉 Connect in our free Facebook group, Living Beyond Obedience: facebook.com/groups/livingbeyondobedience

Music by Shawn Trotter

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 happen?

You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about the pressure to “do more” and why that mindset might be getting in the way of the meaningful connection you and your dog both crave.

From stories about juggling dogs and real life (hello summer chaos 🥵) to a surprising lesson I learned from a teacup during Toastmasters, we’ll unpack:

• Why the word “more” can feel like a mental brick wall 🧱

• How guilt and shame sneak into our leadership (and how to send them packing)

• The surprising power of being over doing

• Why a 10-minute connection can mean more than a 2-hour checklist

• And how to start replacing "more" with "meaningful"—starting today

You'll hear from real dog lovers just like you, explore the psychology behind the overwhelm, and get practical tools to find fulfillment without the frenzy.

Because guess what?
Your dog doesn’t need your perfection. They need your presence.
So take a breath, be the reason, be the reward… and maybe today, just be.

Hope you enjoy this one!

Tracy

NEXT STEPS🐾👣

• Join the Living Beyond Obedience community for support from like-minded dog lovers

• Discover your dog’s unique Dogonality Take the Quiz: www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

• Ready to truly shift your dog’s confidence? Check out the Fearless Framework: Fearless Framework

💬 And P.S.—I mention my Toastmasters speech “The Break Up” in this one.

The Break-up

https://youtu.be/bda1PZK8AfQ?si=kjMznpG22BQm54Xl