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, not pity.

This episode is your reminder that being calm, clear, and normal is often the best thing you can offer a fearful dog.

We’ll unpack:

• Why your tone, posture, and energy matter more than your words

• How well-meaning “comforting” behaviours can actually confuse and pressure your dog

• What dogs really need in moments of uncertainty (hint: not a squeaky-voiced cheerleader)

• How to show up as steady—instead of shrinking down

When in doubt, don’t overdo it. Don’t over-emote.
Just lead. And don’t make it weird.

Hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to leave a rating, review, or a comment to let me know you're enjoying this.

NEXT STEPS 🐾👣
Want to know how to respond in a way that builds trust—even in hard moments?
Inside the Fearless Framework, you'll learn how to:
🐾 Read your dog’s signals without second-guessing
🐾 Build calm confidence without coddling
🐾 Lead in a way that feels safe—for both of you

Join us at: beyond-obedience.thrivecart.com/fearless

Special thanks to music composer Shawn Trotter at shawntrotter.com

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 it—but doesn’t do it when it counts

• How treat-bribing and over-cueing can quietly erode trust

• What your dog needs instead of more reps or louder commands

We’ll also talk about that “I feel like a treat-dispensing robot” vibe—because the goal isn’t constant managing. The goal is calm, connected leadership that actually works in real life.

💭 What if it’s not about getting your dog to listen louder… but helping them feel safer to follow?

Let’s get curious (you know I love a good “How interesting!” moment), and gently shift from control to connection—one paw print at a time.

Hope you enjoy this one,
Tracy 🐾
Be the reason and the reward in your dog’s life.

NEXT STEPS 🐾👣

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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 important than “getting outside”

• The power of daily patterns to calm a nervous system

• How to stop pushing and start following your dog’s curiosity

• What “BE With” looks like in real life

• Why comfort zones aren’t a problem—they’re a starting point

This isn’t about “training through fear.”
It’s about becoming someone your dog can lean into, not away from.

Hope You Enjoy This One!

Cheers

Tracy

🐕 Next Steps:

If your dog shuts down, resists going outside, or just doesn’t feel safe in the world yet—this is exactly why I created the Fearless Framework.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Break the fear cycle
✅ Build real trust (before asking for more)
✅ Create a calm, predictable rhythm
✅ Go from “potty pad only” to peaceful, connected walks

🎉 This isn’t obedience.
It’s the foundation for everything that comes after.

👉 beyond-obedience.thrivecart.com/fearless

Special Thanks:

🎵 Music by Shawn Trotter