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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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00:26:49

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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00:05:19

164 | Merry Christmas to You and Your Pack (Yes, I...

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2025/12/25

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

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00:22:30

163 | What Your Newly Adopted Dog Really Wants (Hint:...

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2025/12/22

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

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00:21:48

162 | Holiday Hangover is Real: Why Your Dog is...

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2025/12/18

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

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00:23:39

161 | Stop Socializing Your Dog! Try This Holiday...

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2025/12/15

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

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00:21:00

160 | Stop Buying All The Stuff! Why Leadership is...

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2025/12/11

🐾 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

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00:24:26

159 | Does Your Dog Actually Trust You? The Mistake...

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2025/12/08

🐾 Hey Dog Lover,Does your rescue dog really trust you… or are they just surviving politely?In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest mistakes new adopters make—assuming that a dog who cuddles, follows them, or “seems fine” is actually feeling safe. The truth? Trust goes deeper than tail wags or staying close.We’ll talk about what real trust looks like (hint: soft eyes, relaxed body, no bracing), how to spot the difference between affection and actual security, and how to approach this

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00:26:59

158 | Are You Coming in Too Hot? Understanding the...

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2025/12/04

Hey Dog Lover 🐾🐾Ever saw a dog so cute you couldn’t help but just rush over to give them a little pet?(Yeah, me too.)But sometimes we need to pause and consider what our movement means to a dog.In fact, this is one of the biggest—and most misunderstood—reasons fearful dogs struggle to feel safe, even with people who love them dearly.In this episode, we explore what it means to “come in too hot” from your dog’s perspective.We’ll talk about prey-mind vs. predator-mind, body language, and the

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00:21:04

157 | Tossing Treats Making Things Worse for Your...

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2025/12/01

Hey Dog Lover 🐾🐾You’ve probably heard it before—“just toss some treats when your dog sees a trigger, to change their emotional response to the trigger."And yes, that can work.But there’s a small problem...You’re not part of the solution.In this episode, we’re unpacking the popular advice around food, fear, and emotional responses in dogs—especially when it comes to the why behind the behaviour.Because here’s the truth: if you’re not part of the process, you’re missing out on how YOU can

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00:49:22

156 | Help for Fearful , Anxious Reactive Dogs:...

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2025/11/27

Hey Dog Lover 🐾In this episode, I’m joined by Paisley as we tackle real questions pulled straight from our Living Beyond Obedience community—aka questions you didn’t even know you asked, but probably needed to.We cover everything from how to help a rescue dog who’s scared of strangers and medical routines, to introducing new dogs after a loss, to managing reactivity and overwhelm in anxious dogs. It's honest, thoughtful, and packed with relatable struggles and supportive solutions.Whether

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00:25:26

155 | Feel Like A Bad Dog Mom? Me too Let's talk...

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2025/11/24

Hey Dog Lover 🐾Ever have one of those weeks where everything feels a little too much—and you’re still trying to be everything your animals need?In this unscripted, from-the-heart episode, I’m showing up real and raw to talk about the emotional side of living with animals. It wasn’t the episode I planned, but it’s the one that needed to be shared.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like you’re failing at this whole “dog mom” thing… this one’s for you.Hope you enjoy this one.Tracy

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00:29:32

154 | Un-Train Your Dog to Build a Better Bond Pt3 -...

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2025/11/20

Hey Dog Lover,🐾What if the most powerful thing you could do for your relationship with your dog… was nothing?In this final episode of our Untrained Dog mini-series, we’re stepping into the quietest and most confronting part of connection—stillness. No cues. No fixing. No constant feedback. Just presence.We’ll talk about why “doing less” is often the missing piece in our dog’s sense of safety and how to practice being withyour dog in a way that builds real trust—without needing to earn it through

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00:21:41

153 | Un-Train Your Dog to Build a Better Bond Pt2 -...

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2025/11/17

🐾 Hey Dog Lover,Let’s be honest — most of us were taught to talk at our dogs before we ever learned how to listen to them.In this second step of our Untrain Your Dog to Build a Better Bond series, we’re flipping the script.This episode is all about the magic that happens when you get quiet. Like, really quiet.No obedience cues. No “Sit!” or “Stay!” Just presence, awareness, and curiosity.We’ll explore:→ The Be Quiet Game: what happens when you stop talking and start observing→ How to “Ask the Dog”

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00:32:08

152 | Un-train Your Dog to Build a Better Bond - BE...

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2025/11/13

Hey Dog Lover,🐾What if the behaviours you’ve been trying so hard to train… aren’t actually what you want?In this episode, we’re kicking off Untraining Week with a powerful mindset shift. We’re diving into the heart of what “training” really means—and why letting go of task-based obedience can open the door to deeper connection with your dog.You’ll hear me unpack:Why traditional obedience cues might be missing the markWhat “heel,” “sit,” or “stay” are really about (spoiler: it’s usually not about

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00:36:38

151 | Most Trainers Don't Know What a Dog Is-{...

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2025/11/10

Hey Dog Lover 🐾If you caught Part 1 of my conversation with Nelson Hodges, you already know the kind of deep, perspective-shifting wisdom he brings to the table.In this second half of our talk, we go even deeper into the emotional landscape of dogs—and how our being matters so much more than our doing. We unpack the question at the heart of it all:What is a dog, really?Not just behaviorally—but emotionally, relationally, instinctually.Together, we explore:Why most trainers are missing the pointHow

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01:05:18

150 | Most Trainers Don't Know What a Dog Is-{...

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2025/11/06

Hey Dog Lover,🐾This episode is one for the books. I got to sit down with my mentor and dear friend, Nelson Hodges, for a conversation that honestly felt like cracking open the soul of our work with dogs.We explored one foundational (and often misunderstood) question:👉 What is a dog?…and why getting that right changes everything else.This is part one of a two-part conversation, and believe me, you’ll want to listen with a pen in hand and your curiosity dialled all the way up. Because Nelson doesn’t

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00:31:18

149 | It's Not Personal, It's Pack Mentality {Peace...

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2025/11/03

🐾 Hey there Dog Lover,We’re diving into Part 6 of the Peace in the Pack series — and today’s episode is all about a sneaky dynamic that shows up in a lot of multi-dog homes (especially when you’re adding new dogs into the mix):Us vs. Them.Dogs are deeply wired for social structure. In their world, there’s with us… and there’s not with us. And when we humans unknowingly reinforce that division — through the way we set up our homes, introduce new dogs, or even talk about “my dog vs. your dog” — it

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00:30:21

148 | Should Your Dogs Be on the Furniture? Yes......

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2025/10/30

🐾 Hey there, Dog Lover,We're back with Part 5 of the Peace in the Pack series — and today, we're getting into one of those deceptively simple questions that opens the door to a whole lot of deeper conversations:Should your dog be allowed on the furniture?My answer? Yes.…And also maybe no. 😉This episode isn’t about setting rules — it’s about understanding what levels mean to dogs. From who gets the couch to who sleeps on the bed, your dogs are constantly making choices based on strategy,

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