Hey Dog Lover,🐾What if the behaviours you’ve been trying so hard to train… aren’t actually what you want?In this episode, we’re kicking off Untraining Week with a powerful mindset shift. We’re diving into the heart of what “training” really means—and why letting go of task-based obedience can open the door to deeper connection with your dog.You’ll hear me unpack:Why traditional obedience cues might be missing the markWhat “heel,” “sit,” or “stay” are really about (spoiler: it’s usually not about the command itself)How to spot the difference between compliance and communicationWhat it means when your dog checks out on a walk—and why that’s a how interesting moment, not a mistakeWays to reconnect by observing, listening, and letting your dog be a dogWhether you have one dog or five, this episode will help you start noticing the subtle ways your dog is already showing you what they need—you just may need to untrain your ears (and ego) to hear it. 😉Hope you enjoy this one!Tracy xoxoxNEXT STEPS 👣🐾Now is your time to join The Fearless Framework, my 12-month online program designed to help you break the fear cycle, build trust, and raise a confident dog—without obedience drills or treat-dependency.👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless 🎶 Music credit: Shawn Trotter of shawntrotter.com
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151 | Most Trainers Don't Know What a Dog Is-{ Interview with Nelson Hodges Pt 2}
Hey Dog Lover 🐾If you caught Part 1 of my conversation with Nelson Hodges, you already know the kind of deep, perspective-shifting wisdom he brings to the table.In this second half of our talk, we go even deeper into the emotional landscape of dogs—and how our being matters so much more than our doing. We unpack the question at the heart of it all:What is a dog, really?Not just behaviorally—but emotionally, relationally, instinctually.Together, we explore:Why most trainers are missing the pointHow your internal state shapes your dog’s worldWhat leadership looks like when it’s rooted in calm, connection, and relevanceAnd why understanding your dog on a feeling level changes everythingIf you’ve ever felt like your dog is misunderstood by mainstream training advice, this conversation will feel like coming home. You’ll walk away seeing your dog—and yourself—through a new, compassionate lens. And probably saying “How interesting!” more than once. 😉✨ Special note: If you sign up for Nelson’s monthly class subscription before the end of the year, you’ll receive one month FREE! His teachings are a gift, and now’s a great time to dive in.To learn more or sign up:🌐 www.CHRInstitute.com📘 Follow Nelson on Facebook: Nelson HodgesI hope you enjoy this one.Tracy xoxoxNEXT STEPS 🐾👣Ready to deepen your relationship with your dog? Join me inside the Fearless Framework—an online program and community designed to help you build trust, confidence, and a more connected relationship with your dog. This isn’t about obedience. It’s about understanding.👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless And come hang out with us in the Living Beyond Obedience Facebook group! It's a free, safe, and encouraging space for curious dog lovers like you.👉 Join the group here
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150 | Most Trainers Don't Know What a Dog Is-{ Interview with Nelson Hodges Pt 1}
Hey Dog Lover,🐾This episode is one for the books. I got to sit down with my mentor and dear friend, Nelson Hodges, for a conversation that honestly felt like cracking open the soul of our work with dogs.We explored one foundational (and often misunderstood) question:👉 What is a dog?…and why getting that right changes everything else.This is part one of a two-part conversation, and believe me, you’ll want to listen with a pen in hand and your curiosity dialled all the way up. Because Nelson doesn’t just talk about dogs… he helps you see them. Really see them.In this episode, we dive into:Dogs can smell your thoughts ( I know this one hit me hard!) How a dog’s survival instincts shape their behaviour — and how our responses often miss the markWhat it actually means to “know” a dog on their terms, not oursAnd so much more! Expect to be challenged. Expect to be inspired. And most of all… expect to say “How interesting!” more than once. 😉Hope you enjoy!Tracy xoxox🐾 Show Notes & ResourcesTo learn more about Nelson Hodges and his work, check out:🌐 www.chrinstitute.com Facebook: Canine Human Relationship InstituteLet’s Keep the Conversation Going!We’d love to hear your takeaways from this episode — whether it’s an aha moment or a “how interesting!” shift in perspective. Come share inside our Living Beyond Obedience Facebook group and let’s continue the conversation together. 🐕
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149 | It's Not Personal, It's Pack Mentality {Peace in the Pack Series}
🐾 Hey there Dog Lover,We’re diving into Part 6 of the Peace in the Pack series — and today’s episode is all about a sneaky dynamic that shows up in a lot of multi-dog homes (especially when you’re adding new dogs into the mix):Us vs. Them.Dogs are deeply wired for social structure. In their world, there’s with us… and there’s not with us. And when we humans unknowingly reinforce that division — through the way we set up our homes, introduce new dogs, or even talk about “my dog vs. your dog” — it creates unnecessary conflict and tension in the pack.In this episode, we’re unpacking:Why dogs are hardwired to value group cohesionHow crates, furniture, baby gates, and guest seating can accidentally send the wrong messageWhat “us vs. them” looks like in foster and blended householdsWhy even you can become a high-value resource that shifts the group dynamicReal-life examples (including what I learned from my own pack and boarding dogs)You’ll walk away from this episode with a clearer picture of how to structure your environment and mindset to support pro-social, pack-centered living — without accidentally drawing invisible battle lines.I hope you enjoy this one.Tracyxoxo🐾👣 Next Steps:If you’re ready to go beyond obedience and start living with your dog intentionally, it’s time to join me in The Fearless Framework.We’ll help you understand your dog — and yourself — in ways that lead to more confidence, connection, and peace in your home.🐾 Join today: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearlessI can’t wait to start this journey with you.Music Credit 🎶 Shawn Trotter @ shawntrotter.com
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148 | Should Your Dogs Be on the Furniture? Yes... and Also Maybe No. {Peace in the Pack Series}
🐾 Hey there, Dog Lover,We're back with Part 5 of the Peace in the Pack series — and today, we're getting into one of those deceptively simple questions that opens the door to a whole lot of deeper conversations:Should your dog be allowed on the furniture?My answer? Yes.…And also maybe no. 😉This episode isn’t about setting rules — it’s about understanding what levels mean to dogs. From who gets the couch to who sleeps on the bed, your dogs are constantly making choices based on strategy, safety, and social standing.In this episode, we dig into:How elevation influences canine communication (and conflict)Why leadership is more about clarity than controlThe role of the den (your bed!) in pack dynamicsHow little moments — like who moves who — say a lot about the social structureWhy some dogs show tension in elevated spaces (and what that actually means)Plus, I’ll share a behind-the-scenes look at Irie and the occasional “toothy whispers” she shares with the rest of the pack — and what that taught me about space, status, and fairness.I hope you enjoy this one.See you next week for Part 6.Tracyxoxo👉 Next Steps:If you really want to understand your dog — and decode the way they move through the world — it starts with learning how to read canine conversations.That’s exactly what we do inside The Fearless Framework — together.🎉 Join today: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearlessI can’t wait to start this journey with you.Music Credit 🎶 Shawn Trotter www.shawntrotter.com
About Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs
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Hey there! I’m Tracy, a retired vet tech turned dog trainer, mom, wife and all-around dog lover. When I realized the key to building confidence in my dog was in understanding him and NOT just tossing treats and obedience my life changed! Now I have a pack of “just good dogs” I trust to take anywhere. And I am sharing it all here! So put down that leash & let's get to it!
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