Hey Dog Lover,

What happens when we stop trying to “fix” our dog — and start asking who they truly are?

In this episode, I sit down with Heather to talk about her incredible journey with Geordie — a dog she once believed she’d never truly connect with. Together, we explore what it means to see the world through your dog’s eyes, to lead with emotional reliability, and to step into a quiet, shared language of partnership.

Heather reflects on:🐾 Moving from confusion to clarity
🐾 The power of calm, present leadership
🐾 Why curiosity changed everything
🐾 And how walks once filled with frustration have become joyful adventures in connection

If you’ve ever felt like you and your dog were living parallel lives — or wondered if a deeper bond was even possible — Heather’s story will remind you:
You’re not alone. And it’s never too late to become the partner your dog has been waiting for.

Hope you enjoy this one!

Talk soon

Tracy

✨ Next steps?
If you're ready to experience this kind of transformation with your own dog — it starts with a conversation.
👉 Click here to book a call with me and let’s talk about what’s possible for you and your dog.

🎶 Special thanks to Shawn Trotter for the original music featured in this episode.
Visit shawntrotter.com to explore more of his work.

Hey dog lover!

Okay, so here’s the deal…
You’ve done the training. Your dog knows the cues.
And yet… every walk feels like a strategy session, every outing ends in stress, and you're still left wondering, “Why isn’t this working?”

If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

In today’s chat, I’m walking you through three signs that the real issue isn’t obedience—it’s something deeper.

We’ll unpack why your dog might be better off-leash than on, what your exhaustion is trying to tell you, and how to stop micromanaging and start leading in a way that actually feels good for both of you.

And of course, I’ll share what you can do to turn things around—without adding more training to your already overflowing plate.

Let’s trade pressure for partnership.
Let’s build trust instead of managing behaviour.
Let’s get curious (and maybe say “how interesting!” once or twice 😉).

So grab your tea, leash, or laundry basket and let’s dive in.

With heart and a whole lotta calm,
– Tracy 💛

P.S. Ready for your next steps?

🎯 Join the Fearless Framework and start building trust with your fearful or reactive dog the relationship-first way:
👉 Fearless Framework Course & Community

🎧 Need clarity fast? Book a Leadership Coaching Call with me here:
👉Calm Coaching Call

Music credit:
🎶 Original music Shawn Trotter 🎸 www.shawntrotter.com

🐾Hey Dog Lover!,

You’ve probably asked it at some point — maybe even this week:
“Is my dog doing this because they’re afraid?”

It’s such a common question… and honestly, a really complicated one.
Because fear can show up in a lot of ways: barking, lunging, freezing, chasing, or even growling. And to make it even trickier? Those same behaviors could also come from frustration, confusion, or instinct.

And when you’re the one holding the leash — trying to read your dog’s body language in real-time, while your own heart rate is going up — well, that’s a lot to ask of yourself.

Here’s the truth I’ve learned:
You can’t see the whole picture when you’re standing in the frame.

That’s why in this episode, I’m walking you through:

• What fear really looks like (and why it’s not always obvious)

• The difference between defensive and offensive right brain behavior

• How emotions and instinct overlap in dogs

• And why understanding your dog’s Dogonality™ gives you the power to ask better questions — not just get better answers

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Is it fear… or something else?” — this one’s for you.
Let’s slow it down, zoom out, and figure out what’s really going on under the surface.

Hope you enjoy this episode,
Tracy 🐾

👉 NEXT STEPS:

🎯 Take the Dogonality™ Quiz to better understand your dog’s brain and behaviour:
www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

📥 Want my help?
Book a Calm Coaching Call to get clarity on what’s going on with your dog — and what to do next.

💬 Let’s stay connected:
Come join the free Facebook group for more stories, support, and nerdy behaviour talk:
www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience

Music Credit: 🎶. Shawn Trotter of www.shawntrotter.com