Hey friend,

I just wanted to pop in for a minute...

This isn’t a regular episode.
It’s a quiet moment to talk about why I created the Calm Down, Dog! Bootcamp… and why it matters so much to me.

You see, most people come into this work thinking it’s their dog that needs to change.
The barking, the pulling, the spinning — all the chaos that makes your shoulders tense and your breath go shallow.
And I get it.
That’s what most training is built around: fixing the dog.

But what I’ve heard, over and over again, from the people who go through Bootcamp is this:

“The biggest change wasn’t in my dog… it was in me.”

And that’s the part that gives me goosebumps every single time.

Because this work isn’t about being the problem — it’s about realizing you’ve always had the power.
When you shift — even just a little — your energy changes.
Your dog feels safer.
The chaos starts to soften.

It’s not about better obedience.
It’s about showing up with clarity and calm.
You don’t need to become someone new.
You just need to uncover the leader your dog already believes you are.

So if you’ve been studying, trying all the methods, doing all the things… and you’re still feeling frustrated or disconnected, this is your reminder:
You’re not broken.
You and your dog are just learning to breathe together again.

That’s what this Bootcamp is really about — not control, but connection.
Not training harder, but trusting deeper.

And that’s why I hope you’ll join us.

🎉 Join the Calm Down, Dog! Bootcamp — live or catch the replays!
There’s still time to come hang out with us and start building the kind of relationship that feels calm, confident, and real.

🦴 beyondobedience.ca/bootcamp

Hope to see you there

Tracy

Dear Dog Lover 🐾

You’ve probably heard it before — “Your dog’s behavior problems are rooted in fear.”

And while that might be true, fear itself isn’t the problem.
Fear is normal. It’s necessary. It’s survival.

In this episode, we unpack what really happens when your dog feels fear — and how your response to it can either build trust or break connection.

You’ll hear stories about Gunther, my young pup, and how sitting quietly in a field turned fear into calm… and how standing tall during a siren helped him regulate through trust instead of redirection.

Because here’s the truth:
✨ Fear doesn’t need to be fixed. It needs to be felt, seen, and walked through — together.

If we rush to correct or distract, we risk missing the very thing our dogs need most: a partner in survival.

This episode is for you if:

• You’ve ever tried to “train away” your dog’s fear

• You’re curious about what real emotional safety looks like

• You want to learn how to lead with calm confidence (instead of commands)

  
  

  Hope you enjoy! Be sure to share, rate or comment!

  
  

  Tracy xoxox

  
  

  NEXT STEPS 👣🐾

🎉 Join the Calm Down, Dog! Bootcamp — happening October 7–9!
Learn the skills to help your dog process fear, build confidence, and feel safe again — without obedience drills or overwhelm.

🦴 Save your seat here: beyondobedience.ca/bootcamp

🎵 Podcast music by Shawn Trotter → shawntrotter.com

Hey Dog Lover 🐾

In this special behind-the-scenes episode, you’ll be listening in on a powerful coaching moment from inside The Fearless Framework community.

This time, I’m working with Candice and her dog, Arlo, as we do a real-time video analysis of Arlo’s behaviour. It’s a super cool conversation where we get to slow things down, look closely at what’s really going on, and talk through what Candice can do next to help Arlo feel more confident and supported.

She walks away with tactical steps—and you might, too.

Hope you enjoy!

Please be sure to Follow, Share and/ or Leave a Review!

Tracy xoxo

NEXT STEPS 👣🐾

🎉 Want your own chance to get coaching like this—for free?
It’s not too late to join the Calm Down, Dog! Bootcamp, happening live September 7th–9th.
We’ll dive deep into what actually helps fearful and reactive dogs feel safe—and on Day 3, I’ll be doing live coaching, just like this.

🦴 Save your seat at beyondobedience.ca/bootcamp

Podcast music provided by shawntrotter.com