Hey Dog Lover!

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed when it comes to helping your fearful dog? Maybe you’re caught in the loop of what not to do, or you’ve tried New Year’s resolutions in the past that never really stuck. It’s frustrating, isn’t it?

But here’s the good news: change is possible, and it starts with setting clear, meaningful goals.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through:
1️⃣ Why goal setting is better than New Year’s resolutions.
2️⃣ How to choose a word of the year to guide your journey.
3️⃣ Setting a big goal and breaking it into smaller, actionable steps.
4️⃣ The final step: Who do you need to BE to help your dog thrive?

You don’t have to stay stuck. Let’s make this the year you and your dog take steps forward—together.

Enjoy,
Tracy

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P.S. Ready to take the next step?
🎉 Join my Fearful Dog program: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless
💌 Connect in my free Facebook group: Living Beyond Obedience

Music credit: Shawn Trotter (www.shawntrotter.com)

Hey Dog Lover!

I’m super excited to share the mic with my daughter Paisley for this episode!

We’re diving into a big question sparking debate in the dog training world: Why are dogs so timid these days?

Paisley takes us back to simpler times, sharing what it was like growing up with dogs and how attitudes toward them have changed over the years.

And, we explore the finger-pointing and blame game happening in dog trainer forums—bad breeders, the "rescue all" mentality, and, of course, YOU, the dog lover.

But here’s the thing: I believe the real issue runs deeper. From polarized trainer advice to owners feeling lost and overwhelmed, we unpack how today’s dog training culture may be creating more confusion than solutions.

🎧 Join us for a candid, heartfelt conversation about what’s really going on—and how we can all do better for our dogs.

Tracy

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Next Steps:

• Explore The Fearful Dog program: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless
• Join my free Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience

🎶 Music credit: Shawn Trotter (www.shawntrotter.com).

Hey there Dog Lover! 🐾

The holidays are here, and while they bring joy and excitement, they can also be overwhelming—for you and your dog.

In this episode, we’re focusing on the number one thing you can do to make this season easier: lower your expectations.

I’ll walk you through three simple strategies to help your dog (and you) navigate the holidays with less stress and more connection:
1️⃣ Why the holidays are NOT the time for training.
2️⃣ The importance of routines and bookending the day
3️⃣ Use caution with holiday stressors like Santa photos and big gatherings.

Enjoy!

Comment, review, and share this episode with your dog-loving friends!

Cheers,
Tracy

PS: Ready to take the next step?
🌟 Join The Fearful Dog program to build your dog’s confidence: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless
🌟 Connect with a community of dog lovers in the Living Beyond Obedience Facebook group:

🎵 Music Credit: Shawn Trotter shawntrotter.com