147 | Most Trainers Don't Know What a Dog Is-{ Interview with Nelson Hodges Pt 1}

Hey Dog Lover,🐾

This episode is one for the books. I got to sit down with my mentor and dear friend, Nelson Hodges, for a conversation that honestly felt like cracking open the soul of our work with dogs.

We explored one foundational (and often misunderstood) question:
👉 What is a dog?
…and why getting that right changes everything else.

This is part one of a two-part conversation, and believe me, you’ll want to listen with a pen in hand and your curiosity dialled all the way up.

Because Nelson doesn’t just talk about dogs… he helps you see them. Really see them.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Dogs can smell your thoughts ( I know this one hit me hard!)

• How a dog’s survival instincts shape their behaviour — and how our responses often miss the mark

• What it actually means to “know” a dog on their terms, not ours

  And so much more!

Expect to be challenged. Expect to be inspired. And most of all… expect to say “How interesting!” more than once. 😉

Hope you enjoy!

Tracy xoxox

🐾 Show Notes & Resources
To learn more about Nelson Hodges and his work, check out:
🌐 www.chrinstitute.com
Facebook: Canine Human Relationship Institute

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
We’d love to hear your takeaways from this episode — whether it’s an aha moment or a “how interesting!” shift in perspective.

Come share inside our Living Beyond Obedience Facebook group and let’s continue the conversation together. 🐕