Hey Dog Lover 🐾

Ever feel like everything else in the environment is way more interesting than you?
The wind, a leaf, a squirrel 300 yards away—all have your dog’s full attention. You? Not so much.

Welcome to life with the Fearless Explorer—those bold, independent dogs who chase the world like it’s their job… and forget you’re even holding the leash.

In this episode, we’re unpacking:

• Why your dog isn’t ignoring you—they’re just deeply invested elsewhere

• How prey drive and independence show up as disconnection

• What it really takes to become relevant in your dog’s eyes

✨ If this sounds like your dog, then you belong inside the Fearless Framework.
It’s the online program that helps you become the partner your bold explorer actually wants to follow—without bribing, begging, or battling for attention.
Enroll before July to get special bonuses, including lifetime access to all the goods we create moving forward.
www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

🎶 Special shoutout to Shawn Trotter for the episode music—check out his work at shawntrotter.com

Hope you enjoy,
Tracy

P.S. Still not sure what your dog’s Dogonality™ is?
Take the free and freakishly accurate quiz at www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

Hey Dog Lover 🐾
Is your dog always ready to bolt at the drop of a leaf?
Skittish, jumpy, hyper-alert—and constantly scanning for the exit?

That’s not just a “nervous temperament.” That’s flight mode. And for these dogs, the world feels like too much, too fast, too loud… all the time.

In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to live with an overwhelmed runner and how you can help them slow down, stay longer, and start to feel safe in their own skin.

You’ll learn:

• Why your dog can’t “just calm down”—and what to do instead

• How to create safe, repeatable moments of pause

• Why comfort zones aren’t just cozy—they’re crucial

✨ If this is your dog, we want you with us inside the Fearless Framework.
It’s where overwhelmed dogs find confidence, and where you learn to become the calm, steady presence they’ve been waiting for.
Join us before July to access exclusive bonuses—including lifetime access to all materials and future content.
www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

🎶 Music in this episode by Shawn Trotter – check him out at shawntrotter.com

Hope you enjoy,
Tracy

P.S. Not sure what your dog’s Dogonality™ is yet?
Take the free quiz—it’s quick, fun, and freakishly accurate.
www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

Hey Dog Lover 🐾
Does fear stop your dog in their tracks?
No barking. No bolting. Just frozen—staring, trembling, unable to take a single step forward.

That’s not stubbornness. That’s survival mode. And for these sensitive souls, the stillness isn’t calm—it’s fear.

No treat in the world will get your dog to move if their brain is locked in freeze mode. And no amount of “it’s okay” will convince them it is.

In this episode, we’re digging into:

• Why your dog won’t move (and why forcing it doesn’t help)

• How to gently lead your dog out of the freeze and into trust

• Why stillness is a red flag—and what real progress actually looks like

✨ If you’re living with a sensitive soul, you need to be with us inside the Fearless Framework.
This program is built specifically for fearful, shut-down, or reactive dogs—and the humans who love them.
Enroll before July to grab exclusive bonuses, including lifetime access to everything we create inside.
www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

🎶 Special thanks to Shawn Trotter for this episode’s music. Check him out at shawntrotter.com

Hope you enjoy,
Tracy

P.S. Not sure about your dog’s Dogonality™ yet?
Take the quiz—it’s free, fun, and freakishly accurate.
www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

Hey Dog Lover! 🐾
Does your dog have big energy, big opinions, and an even bigger personality? You might just be living with an LBE—Left Brain Extrovert—aka the “life of the party” dog!

In this episode, we’re diving into what makes the LBE dog tick (hint: it’s not dominance or treat pouches). These clever, active dogs are often misunderstood when all they really want is a job and a buddy. You’ll learn:

• Why Fulfilment is the secret sauce for the LBE Dogonality

• How to turn chaos into connection through partnership

• What it really means to be part of your dog’s joy

Hope you enjoy! Be sure to tell your dog lov'n friends so we can all hang out together!

Tracy

Ready to understand your dog on a deeper level? Let’s get you started:

🐾 Take the free Dogonality Quiz → www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
🐾 Join our free Facebook community → www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience
🐾 Feeling inspired and ready to go deeper? The Fearless Framework is your next step. Break the fear cycle, build lasting trust, and create real change—with lifetime access and first-dibs support as one of our OGs. → Join Now

🎶 Music credit: Shawn Trotter – shawntrotter.com

Hey Dog Lover 🐾

Ever feel like your dog is ignoring you… but without actually doing anything wrong?

Welcome to the world of the Left Brain Introvert (LBI)—the deep-thinking, cautious, often misunderstood Dogonality™ who isn’t saying “no”… but definitely isn’t saying “yes” either. And that matters. A lot.

In this episode, we’re diving into:

• What Dogonality™ really is (and why it changes everything)

• Why your “lazy” dog might actually be leading the relationship

• The sneaky leadership leaks that happen with quiet dogs

• How to uncover true fulfillment for your LBI (hint: it’s not fetch)

We’ll explore how subtle leadership—not pressure, not treats—is what builds real trust with these thoughtful dogs. And I’ll give you one simple action step to start earning their yes... one calm, clear moment at a time.

✨ Want to know your dog’s unique Dogonality™?
Take the free quiz here → www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

🐾 Ready to go deeper and break the fear cycle for good?
Join the Fearless Framework → www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless
Join before July to grab some incredible bonuses!

🎶 Music by Shawn Trotter → shawntrotter.com

Hey Dog Lover 🐾

You’ve probably heard that “leadership matters.” But what does that actually look like in your daily life with your dog? No jargon. No treat pouch. Just real-life leadership your dog can trust.

In Part 2 of this two-part series, we’re diving into the Secret Sauce—the stuff that makes your dog want to follow you, even when you’re not “training.”
Spoiler alert: it has everything to do with how you show up and nothing to do with how many reps you do.

You’ll learn:

• The Leadership Scorecard (and how your dog keeps track every day)

• Why relevance is everything—and how your dog sees you through a survival lens

• What true fulfillment looks like (and why you have to be part of it)

Plus, I’ll share one of my favourite quotes from Dr. Bruce Fogle that’ll shift how you see your role in your dog’s life forever.

If this sounds like the kind of connection you’ve been craving, you’ll feel right at home inside the Fearless Framework—my relationship-first program for dog lovers who want more trust, less tension, and a partnership built on calm leadership and real understanding.

Hope you enjoy,
—Tracy 🐾

NEXT STEPS:

🧭 Want to know your dog's unique Dogonality™? Take the free quiz: www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
🐕 Ready to lead with trust, not treats? Join the Fearless Framework: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

Music credit: Shawn Trotter – ⁠www.shawntrotter.com

Hey Dog Lover 🐾

Have you ever looked at your dog mid-chaos and thought, “He should know better by now”?

You're not alone. That thought creeps in when you're tired, frustrated, or just not up for another round of treat-pouch training. But what if the real issue isn't your dog "knowing better"... it's that the kind of training you're doing doesn't feel sustainable—or satisfying?

In this episode, we’re unpacking the hidden pressure behind traditional dog training and talking about what to do when you just don’t want to train anymore.
(And no, you’re not a bad dog person for feeling that way.)

You’ll learn:

• Why you’re not lazy (you’re just not a professional trainer—and that’s okay)

• The real reason traditional obedience doesn’t stick

• What to focus on instead: connection, trust, and a leadership style that fits your life

We’ll also reflect on your current relationship with your dog—and invite you to redefine it in a way that actually works for both of you.

If this conversation resonates, you’ll love what we’re doing inside the Fearless Framework—my online program and community that teaches you how to lead with trust, clarity, and calm.
It’s not about obedience. It’s about becoming someone your dog wants to follow.

Hope you enjoy,
—Tracy 🐾

NEXT STEPS:

💫 Curious about your dog's unique Dogonality? Take the free quiz at www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz
🐶 Want to build confidence, trust, and connection that lasts? Join the Fearless Framework: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

Music credit: Shawn Trotter – ⁠www.shawntrotter.com

Hey Dog Lover,🐾
How many times have you said, “My dog just needs more training…”?

Here’s the truth bomb:
If your dog knows “sit,” “stay,” and “come” (even inconsistently)—they’re trained.

So if they’re still not listening, it’s not about obedience.
It’s about relationship.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• Why more training won’t fix a communication gap

• How obedience and leadership are not the same thing

• When to use structure… and when to just be with your dog

• Why some dogs love obedience—and others resist it for good reason

• How understanding your dog’s Dogonality™ will change everything about how you show up

If your gut says “There has to be another way,”—you’re right. And that way? Starts here.

Hope you enjoy this one!

Talk soon,

Tracy

🌱 Ready to stop second-guessing and start showing up with calm, confident leadership?
Inside the Fearless Framework, I’ll teach you my proven 3-step trust system to help your dog break the fear cycle, build confidence, and actually want to follow your lead.
This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a total mindset shift.
It’s where “just good dogs” are made—and where you become the reason and the reward in your dog’s life.
👉 Join us now at www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

🐾 Not sure where to start?
Take the free Dogonality™ Quiz and discover your dog’s unique leadership and learning style → www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

💬 Want a place to learn, vent, and celebrate the small wins?
Join the free Facebook community → www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience

Music credit: Shawn Trotter – ⁠www.shawntrotter.com