🐾 Hey Dog Lover,

If you’ve been filling your online cart with dog toys and treats this holiday season… let’s press pause.

This episode is a gentle reminder that your dog doesn’t need more stuff—they need you. Your calm presence. Your stable routines. Your ability to lead with confidence when things feel chaotic. That’s the real gift.

We’ll explore how consistency, emotional leadership, and relevance are what actually help your dog feel safe and settled—especially during the holidays when stress can sneak in. So instead of asking “what should I buy my dog?” let’s ask: “how can I be the gift?”

Spoiler: You already are. 💛

We hope you enjoy this episode.

Tracy xoxoxo

Next Steps 🐾👣
Ready to take your relationship with your dog to the next level?
Consider joining the Fearless Framework, our 12-month coaching program with monthly Zooms, community support, and everything you need to build a big, beautiful bond with your dog.
👉 beyondobedience.ca/fearless

🎵 Music Credit: Shawn Trotter – shawntrotter.com

🐾 Hey Dog Lover,

Does your rescue dog really trust you… or are they just surviving politely?

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest mistakes new adopters make—assuming that a dog who cuddles, follows them, or “seems fine” is actually feeling safe. The truth? Trust goes deeper than tail wags or staying close.

We’ll talk about what real trust looks like (hint: soft eyes, relaxed body, no bracing), how to spot the difference between affection and actual security, and how to approach this with curiosity rather than guilt. Because when your dog says “I don’t feel safe,” they’re not being stubborn—they’re being honest. And that’s powerful feedback.

How interesting! 🐶

We hope you enjoy this episode.

Tracy xoxox

Next Steps 🐾👣
Ready to take your relationship with your dog to the next level?
Consider joining the Fearless Framework, our 12-month coaching program with monthly Zooms, community support, and everything you need to build a big, beautiful bond with your dog.
👉 beyondobedience.ca/fearless

🎵 Music Credit: Shawn Trotter – shawntrotter.com

Hey Dog Lover 🐾🐾

Ever saw a dog so cute you couldn’t help but just rush over to give them a little pet?
(Yeah, me too.)

But sometimes we need to pause and consider what our movement means to a dog.

In fact, this is one of the biggest—and most misunderstood—reasons fearful dogs struggle to feel safe, even with people who love them dearly.

In this episode, we explore what it means to “come in too hot” from your dog’s perspective.
We’ll talk about prey-mind vs. predator-mind, body language, and the often-overlooked subtleties of pressure and approach that can either build trust… or blow it.

You’ll learn:

• What “predator energy” looks like from a dog’s point of view

• How to soften your presence so your dog can breathe

• Why the way you connect matters more than the thing you do

If you’ve ever been told your dog is “weird” or “overreacting,” this one will shift your lens completely—and help you show up in a way your dog can actually feel safe around.

I hope you enjoy this one.
Tracy xoxo

Next steps: 🐾👣
Join the Fearful Dog: Fearless Framework—our 12-month online coaching program that’s changing the game for reactive, anxious, and misunderstood dogs.

When you enroll, you’ll get:

• Monthly live Zoom Q&A calls and trainings to guide you through the tough stuff

• Access to a supportive private community of humans walking this same road

• A Relationship-First Roadmap that helps you lead with calm confidence

• Real coaching. Real connection. Real change—for you and your dog

Because your dog doesn’t need perfect.
They need you. Aligned, aware, and ready to lead with heart.

Come join us at 👉 beyondobedience.ca/fearless

Music Credit 🎶
Special thanks to Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com