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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

00:24:43

184 | Ready to Stop Controlling Your Reactive Dog?...

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2026/03/05

Hey Dog Lover! 🐾In this episode, I’m diving into a powerful shift that changes everything: control yourself and influence the dog — don’t try to control the dog.If you have a reactive or fearful dog, it’s easy to fall into control mode. More commands. More management. More micromanaging every situation. It feels responsible. It feels proactive. But what if it’s actually keeping you stuck?We’ll explore the difference between control and influence, why hesitation erodes leadership, and how real

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00:31:54

183 | Why Doing Less Feels So Wrong With A Reactive Dog

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2026/03/02

Hey Dog Lover! 🐾Do you feel like if you’re not actively training your reactive dog, you’re failing them?Does slowing down make you anxious… like you’re falling behind or not doing enough?Have you ever tried to “do less” with your dog — and immediately felt guilty about it?In this episode, I’m sharing why doing less with your reactive or fearful dog can feel so uncomfortable — and why that discomfort might actually be the doorway to real change.We’ve been conditioned to believe that progress comes

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00:20:42

182 | Are You Micro Managing Your Reactive Dog? Why...

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2026/02/26

Hey Dog Lover 🐾Does everything feel a little… chaotic right now?Are your walks feeling harder than they used to?Have you tried more training, more treats, more techniques… and you’re still wondering why nothing is really changing?In this episode, I’m sharing why your dog’s behavior might not be a training problem at all — and why adding more commands isn’t the answer.If the world feels heavy and your home is starting to feel tense, this conversation is for you.We’re talking about what dogs actually

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00:17:25

181 | Are You in Survival Mode With Your Reactive...

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2026/02/23

Hey Dog Lover! 🐾Do you feel like you’re just going through the motions with your reactive dog?Has your world quietly gotten smaller… even though you swore it never would?Are you surviving with your dog instead of intentionally leading?In this episode, I’m sharing an honest conversation about survival mode, shrinking leadership, and the difference between going through the motions and intentional movement so you can reconnect with your dog without trying harder or doing more.Sometimes leadership

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00:25:26

180 | How to Lead a Fearful or Reactive Dog (Without...

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2026/02/19

Hey Dog Lover 🐾Are you trying everything with your reactive or fearful dog… but nothing seems to stick?Do you find yourself talking more, soothing more, managing more — and still feeling stuck?Have you ever stopped to ask… what if leadership isn’t about doing more, but about becoming clearer?We’re breaking down:Why “it’s okay” isn’t always helpfulThe difference between clarity and noiseWhat dogs actually respond to (hint: it’s not volume)How your nervous system affects your dogWhy your presence

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00:31:31

179 | Reactive Dog Not Improving? The Leadership...

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2026/02/16

Hey Dog Lover 🐾Are you doing everything “right” with your reactive or fearful dog… but still not seeing progress?Have you ever wondered if the thing holding your dog back might not actually be your dog?Does it feel uncomfortable to admit that maybe your influence matters more than you thought?In this episode, I’m sharing the leadership shift most reactive dog owners miss so you can stop trying harder and start leading clearer.We talk about:The uncomfortable realization that influence isn’t

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00:27:38

178 | Is ‘Good Enough’ Keeping Your Dog Stuck? The...

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2026/02/12

Hey Dog Lover! 🐾Have you ever settled for “good enough” with your dog because pushing felt risky, exhausting, or unfair?Do you avoid certain situations, walks, or challenges because you don’t want to make things worse — even though your dog’s world feels smaller than it used to?Have you wondered whether being gentle, patient, and understanding might actually be slowing your dog’s progress?In this episode, I’m unpacking a phase many thoughtful dog owners find themselves in — choosing “good enough”

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00:14:03

177 | Why Understanding Your Dog's Fearful or...

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2026/02/09

Hey Dog Lover, 🐾Do you understand why your dog is fearful, reactive, or overwhelmed — but still feel stuck in the same patterns?Have you done the learning, the reframing, the mindset work… yet life with your dog still feels harder than it should?If you’ve ever thought, “I get it… but nothing is really changing,” this episode is for you.In this conversation, I’m talking about a phase that thoughtful, compassionate dog owners reach all the time — the moment when understanding your dog stops being

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00:27:21

176 | How to Be the Best Dog Mom Ever: 6 Ways to...

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2026/02/05

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00:17:46

175 | You Love Your Dog—So Why Isn’t He Listening?

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2026/02/02

Hey, dog lover! 🐾You love your dog—probably more than most people, right? So why does it still feel like your dog isn’t listening? Why do they ignore your call, run the other way, or tune you out when it really matters?In this episode, we’re busting the big myth that love = relevance. (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t.) We’ll explore why your love does matter deeply—but why it isn’t the currency your dog uses to decide who to follow, trust, or prioritize.We’ll talk about how dogs view the world through

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00:26:32

174 | Am I Doing Enough for My Dog? The Truth About...

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2026/01/29

Hey, Dog Lover! 🐾Ever find yourself wondering how much time your dog really needs from you each day? Is it about hours spent playing fetch—or is there something deeper that actually fills their cup?In this episode, we dive into a voice message from a listener (hi, Rachel!) who asks a question every dog lover has wrestled with: What’s a fair amount of time to spend with your dog? The answer? It’s not about time—it’s about quality, fulfillment, leadership, and rhythm.We explore what true dog

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00:23:07

173 | Still Struggling with Your ‘Well-Trained’ Dog?...

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2026/01/26

Hey, Dog Lover! 🐾In today’s myth-busting episode, we’re unpacking one of the most common misconceptions in dog training: that obedience equals leadership.You’ll learn why being able to get your dog to “sit” or “heel” on cue doesn’t necessarily mean you’re the one they trust to lead. We’ll talk about what real leadership looks like to your dog—from the power of calm and predictability, to understanding how dogs use space, movement, and presence to communicate.I’ll also share my Leadership

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00:19:28

172 | 3 Unexpected Ways to Bond with Your Fearful Dog

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2026/01/22

Hey Dog Lover 🐾If your dog flinches when you reach out… freezes when you get too close… or simply tolerates affection without really softening into it—this episode is for you.We’re a touchy-feely species. Dogs are not.Especially dogs who are fearful, anxious, or still learning to feel safe in the world.In this episode of the Fearless Dog Lover Podcast, I’m sharing three powerful, connection-deepening ways to bond with your dog—that don’t involve touch at all.You’ll learn:Why closeness isn’t the

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00:32:40

171 | Is That Normal? Surprising Answers to the Dog...

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2026/01/19

Hey Dog Lover 🐾In this week’s episode of Beyond Obedience, I sat down with the ever-insightful Paisley for a "Questions You Didn't Know You Asked" Q&A—and wow, did we cover some surprisingly helpful stuff.We unpacked:✔ What to actually focus on when bringing home a new dog or puppy✔ What’s really going on when your dog is humping at the dog park 😳✔ How curiosity (not control) helps you become someone worth followingYou’ll hear real talk, surprising insights, and plenty of “How

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00:28:04

170 | Tired of Trying to Control Your Dog? Step Into...

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2026/01/15

Hey Dog Lover 🐾What if leadership with your dog had nothing to do with being the boss… and everything to do with being worth following?In this episode, we’re rewriting the rules on what it means to lead your dog—and spoiler alert: it’s not about dominance, micromanaging, or having the tightest leash grip on the block.Instead, we’ll dive into what true, trust-based leadership looks like:How to become your dog’s anchor, not their overlordWhy your leash should be a form of communication, not

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00:22:26

169 | Obsessed with Your Dog’s Body Language? Here’s...

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2026/01/12

Hey Dog Lover 🐾If you’ve ever found yourself obsessively watching your dog’s every lip lick, whale eye, or tail twitch… this episode is for you.Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on why hyper-focusing on stress signals might actually be causing you to miss the bigger picture in your relationship.Yes—your dog’s body language matters. But when you slip into stress-monitor mode, you lose your most powerful role: being their leader, their anchor, their source of calm confidence.In this episode, I’ll

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00:29:23

168 |Why Your Dog Follows You (or Doesn’t): The Truth...

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2026/01/08

Hey Dog Lover 🐾It’s 2026, and if you’re already feeling a little overwhelmed—guess what? You’re not alone. Leadership doesn’t always look like calm walks and quiet mornings. Sometimes it looks like showing up tired, unsure, and still choosing to lead anyway.In this episode, we’re digging into what it really means to be a leader your dog trusts—especially when life feels loud, messy, or just plain hard.Forget “alpha.” Forget control.Real dog training in 2026 starts with calm energy, emotional

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00:26:49

167 | Why ‘New Year, New You’ is Failing Your Dog...

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2026/01/05

Hey Dog Lover 🐾“New Year, New You!”We hear it every January… but let’s be honest: do you really need a “new” you?What if this year isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but believing in who you already are? What if the best thing you could do for your dog is to stop chasing perfection—and start showing up with calm, clarity, and confidence?In this episode, we’re ditching the resolutions and talking about something more powerful: choosing a Word of the Year. This simple practice can shift

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00:20:38

166 | Your Word of the Year (And Why It Matters to...

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2026/01/01

🐾 Hey dog lover,As a new year begins, a lot of people are making lists, setting goals, and trying to “fix” things.But what if this year didn’t start with a to-do list?What if it started with a word?In today’s episode, “Your Word of the Year (And Why It Matters to Your Dog),” we’re talking about intention — not training plans.Because your dog doesn’t experience your goals.They experience you.Your energy.Your consistency.Your presence.In this episode, I invite you to reflect on:Why a single guiding

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00:17:22

165 | The Resolution Your Dog’s Been Waiting For

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2025/12/29

Hey there, Dog Lover 👣🐾Hey dog lover,As we head toward a new year, there’s a lot of noise out there telling you what you should be doing with your dog.More commands.More talking.More “corrections.”But here’s the truth your dog already knows:They don’t need more chatter.They need more calm.In today’s episode, “Shut Up and Show Up: The Resolution Your Dog’s Been Waiting For,” we’re talking about a different kind of New Year’s resolution — one that actually changes dog behavior.We’ll explore:Why less

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