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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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00:23:56

138 | Bad Training Advice You Should Ignore (And What...

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2025/09/25

Hey Dog Lover 🐾This one might come with a little ambient background noise, courtesy of my son mowing the lawn — because hey, life doesn’t pause when you're trying to record a podcast. 😅But while he’s out there pushing a mower, we’re in here pushing back on one of the most common (and misguided) pieces of training advice:“Just ignore the behaviour you don’t like.”Here’s the truth:Ignoring your dog’s behaviour can frustrate your dog as much as it does you.And it definitely doesn’t help them feel

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00:33:01

137 | Why I Can't Adopt Dogs

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2025/09/22

🎉THE CALM DOWN, DOG! BOOTCAMP IS BACK 🎉— and I couldn’t be more excited.It’s happening October 7–8, and we’re diving deep into the real work of living with dogs — not just training them.In this episode, I’m sharing the real reason I got a new German Shepherd puppy… and the realer reason why I’ve been rejected by rescues and breeders more than once.Yep.Despite working professionally with dogs for over 20 years, I’ve had doors closed on me simply because I don’t subscribe to the “purely positive”

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00:34:25

136 | Puppies, Planes and AHa! Moments: Unscripted...

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2025/09/18

Hey Dog Lover! 🐾In this delightfully spontaneous episode, we’re keeping it real because, well, life happens! I’m sharing a little behind-the-scenes peek into my world: the whirlwind of getting a new German Shepherd puppy named Gunther, a recent jaunt to England, and some curious insights I picked up about dog culture across the pond. “How interesting!” you’ll hear me say because it’s all about bringing that curiosity back home and letting it shape the way we build trust and leadership with our

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00:35:43

135 | Beyond the Bark: Tools, Boundaries &...

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2025/09/15

Hey Dog Lover! 🐶Welcome to Part Three of the Beyond the Bark Series! In this final episode, we’re wrapping up my contribution to a recent article on barking with some of the most practical — and controversial — questions around the topic.Here’s what we’re covering today:How furniture placement can actually reduce barking (yep, where your couch goes matters!)Using tools like curtains, crates, and X-pens to prevent escalation and create calmer spacesWhy too much “free reign” often leaves dogs feeling

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00:23:24

134 | Beyond the Bark: Puppies, Prevention & Adult...

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2025/09/11

Hey Dog Lover! 🐶Welcome to Part Two of the Beyond the Bark Series! In this episode, we’re tackling the questions about puppies and adult dogs when it comes to barking.As part of my contribution to a recent article on barking, I was asked:With puppies, what can we do to prevent barking at things like the doorbell, the garbage truck, or people passing by?What about adult dogs? Is it too late to train them out of barking?Here’s what we’re unpacking today:Why the real key for puppies isn’t “stopping

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00:23:23

133 | Beyond the Bark: Why Dogs Bark {Series Part 1}

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2025/09/08

Hey Dog Lover! 🐶Welcome to Part One of my brand-new Beyond the Bark Series! This is the first of three episodes where we’re digging deep into one of the most common (and often misunderstood) dog behaviors: barking.Fun fact: I was recently asked to contribute to an article on barking (how interesting, right?), and in this episode I’m sharing some of the answers I gave to the journalist’s questions.Here’s what we’re covering today:The main reasons dogs bark — and the most common triggersThe

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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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