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Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs

Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs

By: Tracy Franken- Dog Trainer Vet Tech Dog Lover 🐾
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Do you wish you could enjoy life with your dog again? Are you struggling with a reactive, fearful, anxious, or misunderstood dog? Do walks, visitors, or everyday situations leave you feeling stressed, frustrated, or embarrassed? I'm Tracy Franken, a retired vet tech turned dog trainer. I discovered the secret to a life of ease with my dogs; Through trust-based training, and a deeper understanding of dog behaviour, I'll help you build confidence, strengthen your relationship, and create a dog you can trust in the real world. Because lasting change starts with understanding the dog you love.Tracy Franken- Dog Trainer, Vet Tech, Dog Lover, 🐾
Episodes
  • 226 | Your Dog Doesn't Care About the Equipment as Much as You Do

    226 | Your Dog Doesn't Care About the Equipment as Much as You Do
    Jul 30 2026

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾

    Have you ever felt guilty for using a leash, a long line, a head halter... or even a muzzle?

    Do you worry that needing equipment means you're somehow failing your dog?

    What if we've been asking the wrong question all along?

    In this episode, we're exploring one of the biggest mindset shifts in relationship-based dog training.

    Because equipment doesn't build trust...

    And it doesn't destroy it either.

    The real question isn't what you're using.

    It's how you're using it.

    We'll talk about:

    🐾 Why dog training equipment carries so much emotional baggage

    🐾 The assumptions people make about muzzles, head halters, harnesses, and long lines

    🐾 Why equipment itself is emotionally neutral

    🐾 The difference between using tools for safety versus control

    🐾 How your emotions influence the conversation with your dog

    🐾 Why communication always matters more than the equipment

    We'll also explore:

    trust

    leadership

    communication

    choice

    safety

    relationship

    and why the leash...

    The muzzle...

    The harness...

    Or the long line...

    Are simply part of the language you're speaking together.

    Because equipment doesn't have emotions.

    We do.

    And the deeper the relationship...

    The quieter the conversation becomes.

    Hope you enjoy this one!

    Tracy xoxox


    RESOURCES

    🐾 Join the Online Program Fearless Framework!
    ⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless⁠

    🐾 Take the Quiz!
    ⁠https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz⁠

    🐾 Read the blog!
    ⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/blog⁠


    CONNECT WITH ME!

    Contact → ⁠info@beyondobedience.ca⁠

    Podcast → ⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/podcast⁠

    Connect → ⁠https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience⁠

    Resources → ⁠https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz⁠

    Merch → ⁠https://www.beyondobedience.ca/store⁠


    🐾 NEXT STEPS 👣

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners learning how to build trust, clarity, and healthier partnerships with their dogs inside the free Facebook group Living Beyond Obedience.

    Step 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to better understand how your dog naturally responds to stress, pressure, and relationship dynamics.

    👉 ⁠https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz⁠

    Step 3: Learn how to navigate fearful, reactive, and emotionally complex behaviour with more confidence and clarity inside The Fearless Framework.

    👉 ⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless⁠

    Music Credit 🎶: Shawn Trotter
    ⁠www.shawntrotter.com⁠
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    29 mins
  • 225 | The Conversation You're Not Having With Your Dog

    225 | The Conversation You're Not Having With Your Dog
    Jul 27 2026

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾

    Have you ever stopped to wonder what you're actually communicating to your dog... before you ever say a word?

    Do you find yourself relying on commands, leash pressure, or constant reminders, yet still feel disconnected?

    What if the most important conversation with your dog isn't happening through your words at all?

    In this episode, we're exploring one of the biggest shifts you can make in your relationship with your dog: understanding the silent conversations that happen every single day.

    Because dogs aren't just listening to what we say.

    They're reading how we move.

    How we breathe.

    How we approach.

    How we invite.

    And by the time we say the word...

    The conversation has already begun.

    We'll talk about:

    🐾 Why dogs communicate differently than humans

    🐾 How body language, movement, and timing shape every interaction

    🐾 Why the leash shouldn't be your primary conversation

    🐾 What it really means to "ask" your dog

    🐾 How relationships become more fluent over time

    🐾 Why the deepest relationships are often the quietest

    We'll also explore:

    communication

    leadership

    trust

    connection

    clarity

    body language

    and why the goal isn't to become louder...

    It's to become more fluent.

    Because the deeper the relationship...

    The quieter the conversation becomes.

    Hope you enjoy this one!

    Tracy xoxox


    RESOURCES

    🐾 Join the Online Program Fearless Framework!
    ⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless⁠

    🐾 Take the Quiz!
    ⁠https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz⁠

    🐾 Read the blog!
    ⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/blog⁠


    CONNECT WITH ME!

    Contact → ⁠info@beyondobedience.ca⁠

    Podcast → ⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/podcast⁠

    Connect → ⁠https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience⁠

    Resources → ⁠https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz⁠

    Merch → ⁠https://www.beyondobedience.ca/store⁠


    🐾 NEXT STEPS 👣

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners learning how to build trust, clarity, and healthier partnerships with their dogs inside the free Facebook group Living Beyond Obedience.

    Step 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to better understand how your dog naturally responds to stress, pressure, and relationship dynamics.

    👉 ⁠https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz⁠

    Step 3: Learn how to navigate fearful, reactive, and emotionally complex behaviour with more confidence and clarity inside The Fearless Framework.

    👉 ⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless⁠

    Music Credit 🎶: Shawn Trotter
    ⁠www.shawntrotter.com⁠
    Show More Show Less
    29 mins
  • 224 | The Most Overlooked Reward in Dog Training (It's Not Treats)

    224 | The Most Overlooked Reward in Dog Training (It's Not Treats)
    Jul 23 2026

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾

    Have you ever wondered if treats are really the most powerful reward you can give your dog?

    Do you find yourself reaching for food every time you want to reinforce good behaviour?

    What if one of the most meaningful rewards your dog experiences isn't something you carry in your pocket...

    But something you feel?

    In this episode, we're talking about one of the most overlooked rewards in relationship-based dog training: your genuine delight.

    Because there is a big difference between saying, "Good dog," and laughing because your dog made you smile.

    We'll talk about:

    🐾 Why genuine joy creates deeper connection than we often realize

    🐾 The difference between transactional rewards and relational rewards

    🐾 How laughter strengthens trust and relevance

    🐾 Why dogs notice our emotional state long before our words

    🐾 The science behind feel-good hormones and social bonding

    🐾 How delight can become one of the most powerful reinforcers in your relationship

    We'll also explore:

    trust

    connection

    leadership

    relevance

    joy

    fulfillment

    and why sometimes the greatest reward you can give your dog isn't a treat...

    It's the feeling that being with you is genuinely fun.

    Because when your dog becomes the reason you smile...

    And your dog experiences your delight...

    You're building something much bigger than obedience.

    You're building relationship.

    Hope you enjoy this one!

    Tracy xoxox


    RESOURCES

    🐾 Join the Online Program Fearless Framework!
    ⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless⁠

    🐾 Take the Quiz!
    ⁠https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz⁠

    🐾 Read the blog!
    ⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/blog⁠


    CONNECT WITH ME!

    Contact → ⁠info@beyondobedience.ca⁠

    Podcast → ⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/podcast⁠

    Connect → ⁠https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience⁠

    Resources → ⁠https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz⁠

    Merch → ⁠https://www.beyondobedience.ca/store⁠


    🐾 NEXT STEPS 👣

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners learning how to build trust, clarity, and healthier partnerships with their dogs inside the free Facebook group Living Beyond Obedience.

    Step 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to better understand how your dog naturally responds to stress, pressure, and relationship dynamics.

    👉 ⁠https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz⁠

    Step 3: Learn how to navigate fearful, reactive, and emotionally complex behaviour with more confidence and clarity inside The Fearless Framework.

    👉 ⁠https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless⁠

    Music Credit 🎶: Shawn Trotter
    ⁠www.shawntrotter.com⁠
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    25 mins
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Tracy is very easy to listen to and what she says is amazing. It feels like everything she says seems obvious but I’ve learnt so much about working with my dog and being the best dog owner I can be.

I like that it goes into the mind of the dog, so that it’s easy to work out what’s going on with my dog and why and therefore how to help them!

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I love listening to this podcast! Tracy has found the simple truth of what makes our human dog relationships so special and how we can strengthen that bond even further to create something magical. By following her simple steps, you can see the difference with your own dog. Not only does she have amazing knowledge to share, but she puts it across in a friendly, entertaining way, like you might just be having a chat with your best friend. Honestly, by listening to this podcast and following Tracy's ideas, both you and your dog will experience a greatly improved quality of life.

Every dog owner should listen to this podcast!

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