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

Tracy Franken: Retired Vet Tech , Dog Trainer, Dog Lover, Dog Bond Specialist 🐾

Do you long to have a happy, confident dog you can take anywhere? Are you worried your reactive, fearful dog may hurt someone or something else? Do you have to “prepare” yourself to take your dog for a walk around the block? 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

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All Episodes

00:21:42

132 | NO! Isn't the Enemy.

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2025/09/04

Hey Dog Lover! 🐾Ever feel a little weird about saying “no” to your dog?Like you’re doing something wrong or “un-positive”? 😬In this episode, we’re unpacking the myth that “no” is a bad word in dog training.We’ll explore why clarity isn’t cruel, why disagreement doesn’t mean disconnection, and how using both yes and no helps build trust, confidence, and a real relationship with your dog.If you’ve ever stood there, frozen, wondering what to do next—or if you’ve been stuck in the all-or-nothing world

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00:25:31

131 | Your Dog Feels it Too: Barking Anxiety & the...

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2025/09/01

Hey Dog Lover,Have you noticed your dog barking more lately? Acting out in ways that seem “out of the blue”? Maybe every time someone walks in—or out—the door, your dog launches into full-blown emotional mayhem. 😅Here’s the truth: your dog feels it too.Whether it’s back-to-school chaos, a kid leaving for college, grief, stress, or just a shift in your household energy—dogs don’t miss a beat. And what we often label as “bad behavior” is actually a cry for stability, connection, and leadership.In

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00:30:03

130 | Dog struggle with guests? Help Your Dog Build...

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2025/08/28

Hey Dog Lover 🐾If your dog struggles when guests come over—whether it’s barking, hiding, or pacing—this episode is for you. Inspired by Jenee from the Living Beyond Obedience community, we’re digging into the Build Your Brave Protocol: Guest Edition so you can create a space where your dog feels safe and even starts to build confidence with each visit.We’ll talk about:Setting up a comfort zone before guests arriveResponding based on your dog’s personality and needsPrepping your guests so they’re

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00:32:56

129 | Why Quick Fixes Don’t Stick (and What Does)

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2025/08/25

Hey Dog Lover 🐾We’ve all tried it—a new harness, a head halter, or that “miracle” tip from a midnight scroll. Sometimes, these quick fixes help… and that’s okay. But they’re not the full answer.In this episode, we’ll explore:How quick fixes can give you the breathing room to start real changeWhy true progress comes from calm, consistent leadership—not just toolsThe danger of staying “loud” in your communication with your dogHow to keep building connection and trust after the quick fix moment has

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00:32:13

128 | "But I Have Tried EVERYTHING!"- When Everything...

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2025/08/21

Hey Dog Lover 🐾Ever found yourself saying, “I’ve tried everything and nothing is working…”?If your head is spinning and your dog still seems confused, you’re not broken—and neither is your dog.You’re just stuck in the noise.This episode is about why trying everything might actually be the thing holding you back… and how doing less can finally bring the calm and clarity you’ve both been craving.Inside this episode:🐾 Why system-hopping creates noise, not progress🐾 How conflicting techniques confuse

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00:33:03

127 | Leadership Isn't Loud: Why Quiet Confidence Works

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2025/08/18

Hey Dog Lover 🐾Have you ever felt like you’re just not the “leader type”?Maybe you’re not loud enough. Not confident enough. Not “trainer-y” enough.Here’s the tail-wagging truth:You don’t need to be loud. You don’t need to be dominant.You just need to be clear. Calm. Trustworthy.In this episode, we’re redefining leadership—not as something you do, but something you be.Because your dog isn’t looking for perfection... they’re looking for someone who won’t crumble when things get messy.Inside this

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00:25:09

126 | Your Dog Isn't a Fur Baby- But You are Still A...

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2025/08/14

Hey Dog Lover! 🐾Okay… so I don’t love the term “fur baby.” 🙃But you know what? If you’re showing up, leading, loving, and learning alongside your dog—you are still parenting. Just not in the “let’s dress up for brunch” kind of way.In this episode, I’m sharing a story about the time a parenting coach absolutely went off on me for suggesting that dog leadership and parenting might have something in common. Spoiler alert: her own story accidentally proved my point.We’ll talk about:Why “pet parenting”

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00:23:14

125 | Feeling Exhausted: Having a Dog Isn’t Supposed...

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2025/08/11

Hey Dog Lover 🐾You love your dog.But if you're feeling frustrated, short-tempered, or just plain tired—this episode is for you.Because here’s the truth:You were told to train more. Socialize more. Enrich more.But what happens when you don’t have anything more to give?If having a dog is starting to feel like a full-time job... how interesting.In this episode, we explore why the relationship might feel heavier than it should:Why constant cueing means you’re always leading the dance (and that’s

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00:28:11

124 | Help A Fearful Dog Out. Don't Make it Weird

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2025/08/07

Hey Dog Lover 🐾You see a scared dog—and your heart jumps in to help.So you crouch down, soften your voice, toss out a “hi sweetie”… and maybe even offer a little face-level fist bump of encouragement. You know... "smell my hand, I am a good person" And yet... the dog shrinks back even more.Yikes.Here’s the truth:When dogs are feeling uncertain, we often get weird. We shrink ourselves, change our energy, or turn into a Disney side character trying to soothe a fear that actually needs leadership,

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00:16:33

123 | When Your Dog Training Isn’t Working: 3 Signs...

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2025/08/04

Hey Dog Lover,🐾If you’ve ever looked at your dog and thought, “But you know this… why aren’t you doing it?” — I see you. And I promise, you’re not alone.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really going on when your training isn’t landing—and why it might not be about training at all. 🤯We’ll unpack 3 signs that your dog’s behaviour has less to do with disobedience and everything to do with trust, leadership, and nervous system overwhelm.Here’s what we dig into:Why your dog knows

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00:27:29

122 | The Answers to Questions You Never Asked:...

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2025/07/31

Hey Dog Lover 🐾What if your biggest goal right now wasn’t “get the dog outside”—but build enough trust that they want to go with you?In this episode, I share a real-life story from one of our new Facebook group members: Wendy, whose 6-month-old shelter pup is afraid to even step outside.No walks. No potty. Just pads and a whole lot of uncertainty.Sound familiar?Here’s the truth:Fearful dogs don’t need to be forced into bravery.They need someone to believe in first.We’ll explore:Why trust is more

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00:31:09

121 | He’s Just Not That Into You (Yet): Why Your Dog...

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2025/07/28

Hey Dog Lover 🐾Ever feel like you’re head-over-heels for your dog… but the feeling’s not exactly mutual?You’re bringing the snacks, the snuggles, the “who’s a good boy” energy—and he’s over there sniffing dirt like you don’t even exist.Yeah. We’ve all been there.This episode is your loving-but-honest wake-up call:If your dog only checks in for treats, ghosts you in new places, or forgets you exist on walks—it’s not because they don’t love you. It’s because they’re not into you… yet.We’ll cover:Why

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00:31:59

120 | Vet Visits Hit Different: Your Dog's Worst Day

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2025/07/24

Hey Dog Lover 🐾Does your dog panic the moment you pull into the vet clinic parking lot?Do you start sweating before the car's even in park?Vet visits with a fearful or reactive dog can feel like emotional combat.You’re doing your best—but somehow it still ends in trembling, barking, and that deep, gnawing feeling: “Why is this so hard?”Here’s the truth no one tells you:You’re not failing.Your dog’s not broken.You’re just both navigating a world that doesn’t understand how safety is built.In this

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00:25:04

119 | Love Isn’t Enough: Why You Still Can’t Trust...

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2025/07/21

Hey Dog Lover 🐾You’ve done everything right.You’ve loved hard. You’ve tried training, treats, supplements—even energy work.But your dog still barks at strangers. Still panics on walks. Still can’t be trusted with guests or grandkids.So what gives?This episode is for the dog people who are holding heartbreak in one hand and a leash in the other—wondering why nothing’s working, and what to do next.We’ll dig into:Why obedience and affection aren’t enough for fearful dogsWhat it actually means to be

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00:27:46

118 | Your Dog Can Smell Your Stress-Now What?

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2025/07/17

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

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00:20:56

117 | 4 Reasons Your Reactive Dog Was a Dream on...

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2025/07/14

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

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00:25:33

116 | No Time? No Problem. What Your Dog Really Needs...

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2025/07/10

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

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00:15:05

115 | Want A Deeper Bond with Your Dog? Ask, Don't Tell

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2025/07/07

Hey Dog Lover 🐾What if the problem isn’t your dog’s behavior… but how we’re communicating?In this episode, I share a powerful moment that shifted the way I think about leadership, clarity, and connection with our dogs. It's all about learning to ask instead of tell—and why that one shift makes such a big difference.We’ll explore how your posture, tone, and intention shape the way your dog responds—and why asking with curiosity builds trust, while telling often creates tension.Whether your dog is

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00:28:17

114 | Fireworks Freakouts: Helping Your Fearful or...

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2025/07/03

Hey there Dog Lover! 🐾It’s fireworks season!And while we humans love the festivities... our dogs? Not so much.If your fearful dog hides under the bed or your reactive dog goes into full panic mode at every boom, this episode is for you.In today’s chat, we’re diving into why loud noises like fireworks trigger fear-based behaviours—and how you can start building a more confident, resilient dog without relying on obedience commands, endless treats, or outdated training methods.We’ll talk about:What’s

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00:25:43

113 | Driven by Instinct: How to Build Connection...

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2025/06/30

Hey Dog Lover 🐾Ever feel like everything else in the environment is way more interesting than you?The wind, a leaf, a squirrel 300 yards away—all have your dog’s full attention. You? Not so much.Welcome to life with the Fearless Explorer—those bold, independent dogs who chase the world like it’s their job… and forget you’re even holding the leash.In this episode, we’re unpacking:Why your dog isn’t ignoring you—they’re just deeply invested elsewhereHow prey drive and independence show up as

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