Hey there Dog Lover!🐾

This week, Paisley and I sat down to answer some of your most honest, heartfelt questions — and wow, did you deliver.

From a siren-sensitive Malinois who never leaves your side… to a fearless Boston with a taste for freedom… to a big, beautiful German Shepherd whose jumping has turned into bruises and scratches — every question we answered this week was rooted in one thing:
A deep desire to understand.

Here’s what we unpack in this April Q&A episode:🐾 Should you let your fearful dog follow you everywhere?
🐾 What to do when your large, excited dog’s jumping becomes dangerous
🐾 How to know if your dog’s barking is social, defensive, or something else
🐾 When to consider tools like an e-collar — and how to know if you’re ready
🐾 What to do when reactivity becomes a dopamine-driven pattern
🐾 Helping your dog feel safe around guests
🐾 Teaching a larger dog to be gentle with smaller dogs in the home

If you’ve ever found yourself asking:
“Am I doing the right thing?”
“Is this fear, or something else?”
“What if I’m not enough?”
…this episode is for you.

You’re not alone. And more than ever, the world needs the kind of leadership that begins with empathy — not control.

Hope you enjoy this episode!

Tracy 🐾

👉 NEXT STEPS:

💛 If you’re ready for real change…
Come join the incredible community inside the Fearful Dog: Fearless Framework — my online course and group coaching space where we go far beyond obedience.

It’s where you’ll find:

• Support from dog lovers who truly get it

• Tools that help you build trust and confidence — without relying on treats or tools

• Monthly coaching calls and personalized guidance

• And a safe space to stop feeling so alone in your dog journey

🌱 The world is heavy right now. And I believe, more than ever, people need what our dogs can teach us — and what we can teach them in return.
Come join us → www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

💬 Let’s stay connected:
Come hang out in the Living Beyond Obedience Facebook group for more support, reflection, and real-talk:
www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience

🎯 Take the Dogonality™ Quiz to understand your dog’s behaviour on a deeper level:
www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

🎶 Music by Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com

Hey dog lover 🐾

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why isn’t this getting better yet?”
You’re showing up, doing the work, being patient… but your fearful or sensitive dog still seems stuck.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story of Levi—a shutdown rescue who couldn’t even be touched when he arrived. He taught me one of the most powerful lessons I’ve ever learned:
Progress doesn’t happen on our timeline.
And sometimes, letting go of the clock is what finally opens the door to trust.

If you’ve been feeling behind, discouraged, or unsure if you’re doing it “right,” this episode is for you.

Hope you enjoy,
Tracy

NEXT STEPS:
✨ Ready to break the fear cycle and build confidence naturally?
Join the Fearful Dog: Fearless Framework and start building trust—without pressure or overwhelm.
👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

🎶 Special thanks to Shawn Trotter for the music – www.shawntrotter.com

Hey dog lover! 🐾

Ever feel like you're just the dope at the end of the rope—being dragged along while your dog follows their nose and completely tunes you out? I’ve been there. And so was Chuckles, my husband’s swamp-loving, scent-obsessed Basset Hound who taught me one of the most powerful lessons about fulfillment, relevance, and real connection.

In today’s episode, I take you on a muddy little adventure that changed everything for Chuckles and me—and I just might do the same for you and your dog especially if you're living with a confident, right-brained extrovert who seems more into ditch water than anything you have to offer.

Hope you enjoy,
Tracy

NEXT STEPS:
✨ Want to understand your dog’s Dogonality™? Take the free quiz: www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
💬 Want personalized support? Book a coaching session with me: www.beyondobedience.ca/session

🎶 Special thanks to Shawn Trotter for the music – www.shawntrotter.com