Hey Dog Lover! 🐾

Okay… so I don’t love the term “fur baby.” 🙃
But you know what? If you’re showing up, leading, loving, and learning alongside your dog—you are still parenting. Just not in the “let’s dress up for brunch” kind of way.

In this episode, I’m sharing a story about the time a parenting coach absolutely went off on me for suggesting that dog leadership and parenting might have something in common. Spoiler alert: her own story accidentally proved my point.

We’ll talk about:

• Why “pet parenting” gets a bad rap (and how to do it better)

• The 5 principles of parenting (from expert Dr. Aliza Pressman) that directly apply to dogs

• How to lead your dog without dominating—or disappearing

• Why repair matters more than perfection (yep, even with your dog)

This one isn’t about raising “obedient” dogs—it’s about becoming the person your dog feels safe to follow.

• “Am I messing this up?”

• “Will my dog ever forgive me?”

• “Why is this SO hard sometimes?”

Then press play. You’re not alone—and you’re doing better than you think.

Come check out the Fearless Framework—the relationship-first way to lead your fearful or reactive dog with heart, not just habits.
Hope you enjoy this one!

Tracy

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NEXT STEPS 👣🐾

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Special thanks to Shawn Trotter for the music. 🎶

Links:

Mels Robbins Episode with an interview with Dr Aliza Pressman

Hey Dog Lover 🐾

You love your dog.
But if you're feeling frustrated, short-tempered, or just plain tired—this episode is for you.

Because here’s the truth:
You were told to train more. Socialize more. Enrich more.
But what happens when you don’t have anything more to give?

If having a dog is starting to feel like a full-time job... how interesting.

In this episode, we explore why the relationship might feel heavier than it should:

• Why constant cueing means you’re always leading the dance (and that’s exhausting)

• How micromanaging your dog signals a lack of trust

• Why bribery might feel like connection—but isn’t

• And how over-correcting chips away at your dog’s confidence and your own

This isn’t about trying harder.
It’s about trying differently.

Let’s trade control for connection.
Let’s shift from obedience to leadership.
And let’s build a relationship that feels sustainable—for both of you.

Hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to leave a rating, review, or a comment to let me know you're enjoying this.

NEXT STEPS 🐾👣
If you’re ready to stop micromanaging and start mentoring—
The Fearless Framework helps you:
🐾 Build a relationship rooted in trust, not transactions
🐾 Let go of constant correcting and managing
🐾 Lead with calm, confident clarity—without burning out

Learn more: beyond-obedience.thrivecart.com/fearless

Special thanks to music composer Shawn Trotter at shawntrotter.com

Hey Dog Lover 🐾

You see a scared dog—and your heart jumps in to help.
So you crouch down, soften your voice, toss out a “hi sweetie”… and maybe even offer a little face-level fist bump of encouragement.

You know... "smell my hand, I am a good person"

And yet... the dog shrinks back even more.
Yikes.

Here’s the truth:
When dogs are feeling uncertain, we often get weird. We shrink ourselves, change our energy, or turn into a Disney side character trying to soothe a fear that actually needs leadership, not pity.

This episode is your reminder that being calm, clear, and normal is often the best thing you can offer a fearful dog.

We’ll unpack:

• Why your tone, posture, and energy matter more than your words

• How well-meaning “comforting” behaviours can actually confuse and pressure your dog

• What dogs really need in moments of uncertainty (hint: not a squeaky-voiced cheerleader)

• How to show up as steady—instead of shrinking down

When in doubt, don’t overdo it. Don’t over-emote.
Just lead. And don’t make it weird.

Hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to leave a rating, review, or a comment to let me know you're enjoying this.

NEXT STEPS 🐾👣
Want to know how to respond in a way that builds trust—even in hard moments?
Inside the Fearless Framework, you'll learn how to:
🐾 Read your dog’s signals without second-guessing
🐾 Build calm confidence without coddling
🐾 Lead in a way that feels safe—for both of you

Join us at: beyond-obedience.thrivecart.com/fearless

Special thanks to music composer Shawn Trotter at shawntrotter.com