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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 🐾
Dog Training
Dog Behavior
Dog Behavior Training
Dog Leadership
Alert Barking
Barking
Attention Barking
Multi-Dog Households
Pet Adoption
Canine Socialization
Fear-Based Behaviors
Adopting Dogs
Puppy Socialization
Multi-Dog Household Dynamics
Canine Trust and Boundaries
Dog Training Techniques
Reactive Dogs
Fearful Dogs
Animal Companionship
Jack Russell Terrier

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 ā€œprepareā€ 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 ... more

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Hey Dog Lover🐾

Are you constantly trying to manage or control your reactive dog’s behaviour?

Do you feel like if you’re not actively directing every moment, everything will fall apart?

What if the real shift isn’t about controlling your dog… but ... more

Hey Dog Lover! 🐾

This episode is a little different.

If you’re joining the Calm Down Dog Bootcamp, consider this your bootcamp prep.

Because before we even begin, there’s one shift that will make everything we talk about during the bootcamp make ... more

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Hey Dog Lover🐾

Reactive dogs often look like they are overreacting to the world.

They bark.

They lunge.

They scan every movement.

But what if your dog isn’t overreacting at all?

What if your dog is simply trying to manage a world that feels unce... more

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Hey Dog Lover🐾

If you’ve ever wondered why your dog reacts to things that seem completely normal to you… this episode will help you see the world through your dog’s eyes.

Humans live in a world of social rules and expectations.

Be polite.

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Nelson Hodges
Founder and senior instructor at the Canine Human Relationship Institute in Blue Ridge, Texas, with over 50 years of experience in canine behaviour and rehabilitation
Canine Human Relationship Institute
Episode: 150 | Most Trainers Don't Know What a Dog Is-{ Interview with Nelson Hodges Pt 1}

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Tracy
Host of Beyond Obedience; retired vet tech turned dog trainer with a focus on calm leadership and dog–human bonding.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
  • Fun and always interesting!

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    5
    mowgli
    2 months ago
  • I love this podcast!!! 🐾

    I absolutely love this show, Tracy has just the kind of attitude about the dog human relationship that you REALLY have to search for. It makes my heart sing ! She shares her wisdom from a life developing genuine connection with her dogs, as the title says, beyond obedience. She’s also really honest and very funny. Thank you Tracy !

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    5
    bethyeehah
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Insightful, glorious information

    My life and my dog’s life has changed because of this podcast. Tracy is a gifted and special woman and her knowledge and wisdom and understanding of dogs is extraordinary and it’s just what I needed to hear almost intuitively. I needed to hear this because that’s what I believed but it was against all the other conflicting advice I had heard of training dogs living with dogs and dog behaviour. This is spiritual.

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    PEPPER WOODS
    Australia4 months ago
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    United States6 months ago
  • Thank you

    Our pack lived through traumatic times together. We chose to heal as a pack. First my husband and I, then my four dogs. The final piece to the puzzle didn’t click until I began listening to you. I’ve always known they were always calmer first thing in the morning. Turns out, it’s me thats calmer. One of ours is a Pitt and the day I found that out and knew he cared about the relationship with me more than playing fetch. He instaneously became the one who walks along beside me. The re... more

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    Tynker2000
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners praise Tracy for practical, compassionate guidance that strengthens human–dog bonds.

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174 | Am I Doing Enough for My Dog? The Truth About Fulfillment, Leadership & Time
Q: What's a fair amount of time to spend with my pups each day?
Instead of focusing on the amount of time, consider the quality of the interactions with your dogs which can be more important than just duration.
151 | Most Trainers Don't Know What a Dog Is-{ Interview with Nelson Hodges Pt 2}
Q: What is one thing every dog owner should know to enhance their life with their dog?
Your emotions can be a good or bad thing, and how you engage with your dog matters significantly.
139 | Moving with a Reactive Dog: How to Reset Boundaries, Leadership, and Trust {A Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Series}
Q: How do I help Henry adjust to the new environment?
Conduct a perimeter check of the new property to familiarize him with it and reassure him about potential threats.
139 | Moving with a Reactive Dog: How to Reset Boundaries, Leadership, and Trust {A Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Series}
Q: What should I do with Henry during the move?
It's best if he can be at a kennel or a friend's place to avoid the chaos; introduce him to the new house afterward.
134 | Beyond the Bark: Puppies, Prevention & Adult Dogs {Series Part 2}
Q: Is it too late to train adult dogs out of barking?
No, it's never too late to train them. Adult dogs can learn new behaviors and understand what is a threat and what is not.

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