Hey Dog Lover 🐾

You’ve probably heard that “leadership matters.” But what does that actually look like in your daily life with your dog? No jargon. No treat pouch. Just real-life leadership your dog can trust.

In Part 2 of this two-part series, we’re diving into the Secret Sauce—the stuff that makes your dog want to follow you, even when you’re not “training.”
Spoiler alert: it has everything to do with how you show up and nothing to do with how many reps you do.

You’ll learn:

• The Leadership Scorecard (and how your dog keeps track every day)

• Why relevance is everything—and how your dog sees you through a survival lens

• What true fulfillment looks like (and why you have to be part of it)

Plus, I’ll share one of my favourite quotes from Dr. Bruce Fogle that’ll shift how you see your role in your dog’s life forever.

If this sounds like the kind of connection you’ve been craving, you’ll feel right at home inside the Fearless Framework—my relationship-first program for dog lovers who want more trust, less tension, and a partnership built on calm leadership and real understanding.

Hope you enjoy,
—Tracy 🐾

NEXT STEPS:

🧭 Want to know your dog's unique Dogonality™? Take the free quiz: www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
🐕 Ready to lead with trust, not treats? Join the Fearless Framework: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

Music credit: Shawn Trotter – ⁠www.shawntrotter.com

Hey Dog Lover 🐾

Have you ever looked at your dog mid-chaos and thought, “He should know better by now”?

You're not alone. That thought creeps in when you're tired, frustrated, or just not up for another round of treat-pouch training. But what if the real issue isn't your dog "knowing better"... it's that the kind of training you're doing doesn't feel sustainable—or satisfying?

In this episode, we’re unpacking the hidden pressure behind traditional dog training and talking about what to do when you just don’t want to train anymore.
(And no, you’re not a bad dog person for feeling that way.)

You’ll learn:

• Why you’re not lazy (you’re just not a professional trainer—and that’s okay)

• The real reason traditional obedience doesn’t stick

• What to focus on instead: connection, trust, and a leadership style that fits your life

We’ll also reflect on your current relationship with your dog—and invite you to redefine it in a way that actually works for both of you.

If this conversation resonates, you’ll love what we’re doing inside the Fearless Framework—my online program and community that teaches you how to lead with trust, clarity, and calm.
It’s not about obedience. It’s about becoming someone your dog wants to follow.

Hope you enjoy,
—Tracy 🐾

NEXT STEPS:

💫 Curious about your dog's unique Dogonality? Take the free quiz at www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
🐶 Want to build confidence, trust, and connection that lasts? Join the Fearless Framework: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

Music credit: Shawn Trotter – ⁠www.shawntrotter.com

Hey Dog Lover,🐾
How many times have you said, “My dog just needs more training…”?

Here’s the truth bomb:
If your dog knows “sit,” “stay,” and “come” (even inconsistently)—they’re trained.

So if they’re still not listening, it’s not about obedience.
It’s about relationship.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• Why more training won’t fix a communication gap

• How obedience and leadership are not the same thing

• When to use structure… and when to just be with your dog

• Why some dogs love obedience—and others resist it for good reason

• How understanding your dog’s Dogonality™ will change everything about how you show up

If your gut says “There has to be another way,”—you’re right. And that way? Starts here.

Hope you enjoy this one!

Talk soon,

Tracy

🌱 Ready to stop second-guessing and start showing up with calm, confident leadership?
Inside the Fearless Framework, I’ll teach you my proven 3-step trust system to help your dog break the fear cycle, build confidence, and actually want to follow your lead.
This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a total mindset shift.
It’s where “just good dogs” are made—and where you become the reason and the reward in your dog’s life.
👉 Join us now at www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

🐾 Not sure where to start?
Take the free Dogonality™ Quiz and discover your dog’s unique leadership and learning style → www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

💬 Want a place to learn, vent, and celebrate the small wins?
Join the free Facebook community → www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience

Music credit: Shawn Trotter – ⁠www.shawntrotter.com