Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs

Hey there, Dog Lover 🐾Merry Christmas, my friend.If you’re listening to this with a dog at your feet, on your couch, or watching you from across the room… this episode is for you.Christmas has a way of slowing time—if we let it.It invites us to pause, reflect, and notice what actually makes a home feel safe, warm, and whole.And for our dogs, that magic isn’t found in gifts, routines, or perfectly managed moments.It lives in presence.In shared space.In the quiet rhythm of simply being together.In this Christmas episode, we’re not training anything.We’re reflecting.We’ll talk about:What Christmas really means to our dogs (and why it’s simpler than we think)The comfort of familiar energy, steady leadership, and calm connectionWhy your dog feels safest when you feel groundedHow togetherness—not perfection—is the greatest gift you can giveYes, I may use the word pack… but not in the way you’ve been taught to fear it.Here, pack simply means belonging.A safe social unit.A place where everyone can exhale.This episode is an invitation to let go of expectations, pressure, and “shoulds”—and to lean into the quiet moments that make this season special.Because leadership during the holidays doesn’t mean managing chaos.It means being the calm inside it.From my home to yours, from my dogs to yours…Merry Christmas. 🎄🐾Thank you for being here, for caring so deeply, and for choosing connection—today and always.Hope you enjoy! Tracy

Hey Dog Lover! 🐾Thinking of spoiling your newly adopted dog with toys and treats this season? While the thought is sweet, it’s not what your dog really needs right now.In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what helps a rescue or new-to-you dog feel truly secure. You’ll discover:Why toys and affection take a backseat to routines and predictabilityThe secret power of calm, “boring” leadershipHow to be the reason your dog feels safe — even in a brand-new worldYour new dog doesn’t need more stuff — they need stability, softness, and someone who gets it. 💛I hope you enjoy this one. Don’t forget to follow, share, and rate!Next Steps:🐾👣 Join the Fearless Framework, our 12-month online program that helps you not only understand your dog, but build confidence naturally—without relying on tools, tricks, or treats.👉 BeyondObedience.ca/fearless🎶 Music credit to Shawn Trotter at ShawnTrotter.com

Hey Dog Lover! 🐾So your dog was “fine” during the day… until they weren’t. The guests are gone, the cookies are stale, and suddenly your pup is pacing, snapping, or flat-out melting down. What gives?In this episode, we unpack the Holiday Hangover — that post-festivity fallout where stacked stress finally spills over. You’ll hear:The signs your dog is approaching their limit 😬Why “he’s been fine” might be false reassuranceSimple shifts to support recovery — like crate time, quiet time, and rhythm resetsLet’s ditch the guilt and get curious. Because understanding how stress accumulates helps us prevent those post-holiday “behaviour surprises.”I hope you enjoy this one. Tracy xoxoxoDon’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review!Next Steps🐾👣Want to work with me?Join the Fearless Framework, our 12-month online program that helps you not only understand your dog, but build confidence naturally—without relying on tools, tricks, or treats.👉 BeyondObedience.ca/fearless🎶 Music credit to Shawn Trotter at ShawnTrotter.com

Hey Dog Lover! 🐾🐾This time of year, we humans get a little bit... extra.Extra people, extra noise, extra sugar… and somehow, we expect our dogs to just “deal with it” in the name of socialization. But what if holiday chaos isn’t an opportunity to socialize your dog — it’s a chance to lead them?In this episode, we talk about why “just letting them figure it out” can backfire, and what you can do instead. You’ll learn how to:Read your dog’s subtle “no thanks” signals 👀Step in and advocate without over-coddlingRedefine pro-social as something way better than exposure therapySpoiler alert: Your dog doesn’t need more exposure. They need you to show up with calm, clarity, and curiosity.I hope you enjoy this one. Tracy xoxoxoPS: Don’t forget to follow, share, and rate! Next Steps🐾👣:Join the Fearless Framework, our 12-month online program that helps you not only understand your dog, but build confidence naturally—without relying on tools, tricks, or treats.👉 BeyondObedience.ca/fearless🎶 Music credit to Shawn Trotter at ShawnTrotter.com

🐾 Hey Dog Lover,If you’ve been filling your online cart with dog toys and treats this holiday season… let’s press pause.This episode is a gentle reminder that your dog doesn’t need more stuff—they need you. Your calm presence. Your stable routines. Your ability to lead with confidence when things feel chaotic. That’s the real gift.We’ll explore how consistency, emotional leadership, and relevance are what actually help your dog feel safe and settled—especially during the holidays when stress can sneak in. So instead of asking “what should I buy my dog?” let’s ask: “how can I be the gift?”Spoiler: You already are. 💛We hope you enjoy this episode.Tracy xoxoxoNext Steps 🐾👣Ready to take your relationship with your dog to the next level?Consider joining the Fearless Framework, our 12-month coaching program with monthly Zooms, community support, and everything you need to build a big, beautiful bond with your dog.👉 beyondobedience.ca/fearless🎵 Music Credit: Shawn Trotter – shawntrotter.com