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Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs

by Tracy Franken- Dog Trainer, Vet Tech, Dog Lover, 🐾

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249 | No treat in your treat pouch? No Problem!

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Hey Dog Lover 🐾 What happens when you don’t have a treat? Or your dog can’t have one? What happens when the equipment you usually rely on isn’t available—or when life hands you a situation you’ve never actually trained for? Let me be…
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Hey Dog Lover 🐾 You're personally invited to join me for my FREE CALM DOWN, DOG! Bootcamp! If you've been struggling with your dog's behaviour, feeling frustrated by everything you've tried, or wondering why things just aren't getting…
248 | " What if I am the Reason My Dog Isn't Getting Better?"

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Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever wondered if YOU might be the reason your dog isn't getting better? Maybe you've tried the training, followed the advice, bought the equipment, and done everything you thought you weresupposed to do. And…
247 | When Did Living With Your Dog Stop Being Fun?

October 12, 2026 · 22 min

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 When did living with your dog stop being fun? Maybe you got a dog because you pictured walks, adventures, companionship, road trips, or quiet nights curled up together. But somewhere along the way, life became less about…
246 | Why Is My Dog Fine One Day and Reactive the Next?

October 8, 2026 · 27 min

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Does your dog have an amazing walk one day... only to completely lose it over what seems like the exact same thing the next? Find yourself wondering how your dog could handle something beautifully yesterday but struggle…

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245 | What Are You Missing When You Walk Your Dog? Behind the Scenes Coaching with Lynn

October 5, 2026 · 30 min

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Ever feel like you’re trying to do ALL the right things on a walk with your dog, but something still isn’t quite working? Wonder what you might be missing in those tiny moments before your dog reacts, pulls, worries, or…
244 | The Reactive Dog Win Nobody Talks About

October 1, 2026 · 27 min

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Does one bad reaction from your dog leave you wondering what you did wrong? Do you find yourself embarrassed, frustrated, or worried about what everyone else thinks when your dog loses it? What if progress with your…
243 | Do This First When Your Dog is Reacting

September 28, 2026 · 23 min

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Your dog sees another dog. And suddenly they’re at the end of the leash barking, lunging, pulling, jumping around, completely losing their you-know-what. And you’re standing at the other end thinking: “What the heck am I…
242 | Is Your Dog’s Training Actually Making Things Worse?

September 24, 2026 · 22 min

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Your dog sees something they’re worried about. Their body gets tense. Maybe they want to move away. Maybe they start barking. Maybe everything about their body is telling you: I’m not comfortable here. So you ask them to…
241 | Want to Build a Deeper Connection With Your Dog? Stop Telling Them to “Look at Me”

September 21, 2026 · 24 min

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Your dog notices another dog coming down the road. Their ears go up. Their body changes. They’re looking at that dog because, for whatever reason, that dog matters to them. And what do we so often do? “Look at me.” “Look…
240 | Your Dog Knows the Command. That’s Not the Problem.

September 17, 2026 · 23 min

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Come. Stay. Leave it. Off. Down. Let’s go. No. We humans are incredibly verbal. And somewhere along the way, we seem to have decided that because our dogs live with us, they must also be fluent in English. So when we say…
239 | The Goal Was Never a Well-Trained Dog

September 14, 2026 · 28 min

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 What did you actually want when you brought your dog home? Probably a dog you could do life with. A dog you could walk with. Take places. Go on adventures with. Hang out with. A dog you enjoyed being around and who enjoyed…

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About the show

Do you wish you could enjoy life with your dog again? Are you struggling with a reactive, fearful, anxious, or misunderstood dog? Do walks, visitors, or everyday situations leave you feeling stressed, frustrated, or embarrassed? I'm Tracy Franken, a retired vet tech turned dog trainer. I discovered the secret to a life of ease with my dogs; Through trust-based training, and a deeper understanding of dog behaviour, I'll help you build confidence, strengthen your relationship, and create a dog you can trust in the real world. Because lasting change starts with understanding the dog you love.