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

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

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.

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Mar 31, 2024 · 28 min
10 | Is this stopping you from having a 'good' dog? This unusual tip to help change your dog's behaviour problems.
Are you a dedicated dog mom, struggling with a dog behaviour, that just isn't getting any better? In this episode, I will give you an unusual exercise to help reframe the problem, so you can find a solution. If we are stuck in a cycle of fixing the problem we can unintentionally cause a crack in the foundation of our bond with our dog. This trick works wonders! Try it out, and let me know how it goes! If you are interested in learning more about how to Be someone worth following to a dog: Check out my online program for dedicated Dog Moms: Relationship Remedy Be sure to get on the Canine Chronicles Weekly Digest! for podcast updates and Question of the Week! (stay on the page and wait for the pop-up window!)
Mar 24, 2024 · 23 min
09 | To treat or not to treat? How treats may be wrecking your relationship with your dog! (and what to do about it)
This week we are talking about treats! Treats can often be a crutch in your relationship with your dog. Do you feel like giant Pez dispensers when it comes to using treats to help train or fix their dog's behaviour issues? So, are treats bad for your bond with your dog? Today I am going to answer that question and give some helpful tips on how to use treats to not only help your dog training but also enhance the bond you have with your dog. Can your dog have the "cake and eat it too?" Let's find out! If you enjoyed this episode please give me a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast! And if you have... Thank you! Grab your free copy of Chaos to Calm here: Chaos to Calm use the coupon code: PODCAST Don't forget to sign up for our weekly digest: The Canine Chronicles. Go to BeyondObedience.ca, hang on the page and a pop-up menu will come up to sign up for the Chronicles.
Mar 17, 2024 · 26 min
08 | Help! My dog won't come when called!
Does your dog not come back when called? Do you know your dog KNOWS what come means? If you and your dog have been struggling with recall this episode is for you my friend! In this episode I am talking about that all too common struggle of RECALL. Let's break it down and talk about why your dog isn't coming back when called. Be sure to follow me on FaceBook and don't forget to Join the Canine Chronicles! Our weekly digest on everything Beyond Obedience! Be the first to know what's going on and Question of the Week! www.beyondobedience.ca
Mar 10, 2024 · 25 min
07 | Why Dog Socialization isn't What You Think it Is, and What to Do Instead!
Hey there Dog lover! This week we are talking about socialization and the importance of this concept but the reality is you are probably doing it wrong. (I know, me too!!) So today I am busting some common myths about socializing and what you should ACTUALLY be doing when you take your dog out to meet people and other dogs. Be sure to join our Facebook Community for more tips and cute pics of dogs! And if we aren't pen pals... why not!?!? Sign up for the weekly Canine Chronicles so that we don't lose touch. Here's how you do that: 1) Go to Beyondobedience.ca 2) Hang on the page until a pop-up comes up 3) Put in your name and email and that's it! Pen Pals forever! That way if you have a question you want answered we can connect! Talk to you next week! Tracy
Mar 3, 2024 · 23 min
06 | How to find a good dog trainer and stand up for your dog.
If you ever had a moment where you didn't feel good about the advice or training you were given for your dog, this is the episode for you! Putting our faith in professionals that doesn't feel good is challenging for us dog lovers. But here is a story of when I had to stand up for my dog and how it left me feeling shunned from the dog training world. What I did and what you can do ton :-) Be sure to check out the freebie: Decoding your dog's behaviour with my FOR Framework (Foundation of Relationship) www.beyondobedience.ca/freebie Check us out on Facebook: https://facebook.com/BeyondObedience
Feb 25, 2024 · 26 min
05 | How to build a Beautiful Bond with your dog: Fulfilment
Today we get to meet one of our beloved BE pack members who wormed his way into my heart and my pack, and soon became our very BEST pack walker. And would you be surprised to know he was a Basset Hound? Yes, it surprised me as well. But this dog taught me so many things one of which is the third and final block in my 3 phase framework to build an incredible bond with your dog: The Foundation of Relationship: Fulfilment Factor So today let's dig into Fulfillment Factor and how many of us dog lovers are missing the key ingredient (and I mean it's magic when you get this right) when it comes to allowing our dogs access to the things that will fulfill them at a genetic level. You don't want to miss this episode! (also, for those who know Mark... his eyes aren't brown ;-) opps my bad ) Don't forget to check out Beyond Obedience on FB www.facebook.com/BeyondObedience and @notrickortreattraining on TikTok And be sure to pick up the freebie: Decoding your dog's behaviour using the Foundation of Relationship Framework! www.beyondobedience.ca/freebie
Feb 18, 2024 · 24 min
04 | How to build a beautiful bond with your dog with Relevance (Part2)
This is Part 2 of our 3 part series, The Foundation of Relationship Framework. This framework is how I live, love and work with large packs of dogs without having to rely on strict obedience or bootcamp rules. When you embrace this framework in your daily interactions with your dog, everything else just gets easier. Last week we talked about the first foundation block: Leadership. Today I talking about the second foundation block: Relevance. Do you have a relevance gap? How are you going to bridge the gap? Let's find out. Be sure to follow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeyondObedience and on TikTok @notrickortreattraining Sign up for our Weekly Journal: Canine Chronicles www.beyondobedience.ca
Feb 11, 2024 · 40 min
03 | How to build a beautiful bond with your dog so that you can have a happy dog (Part 1)
This is Part 1 of a 3-part series on my Foundation of Relationship Framework. This framework is how I live and love a multidog household without having to rely on strict obedience. In this episode, we are talking about the first foundation block in the framework: Leadership. Also, how my JRT managed to con me out of a second breakfast! Smart pup! or gullible human... you decide ;-)
Feb 4, 2024 · 16 min
02 | Do you think your dog doesn't have a choice? Oh & that time I got kick in the face
Beyond Obedience: The Podcast Episode 2 In this episode, we talk about a negative comment left on one of my recent social media posts and how this misconception can limit your ability to build a beautiful bond with your dog. Also, did I tell you about the time I got kicked in the face? Does your dog have a choice? You tell me :-) Don't forget to follow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeyondObedience And on TikTok @notrickortreattraining And be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter: www.beyondobedience.ca
Jan 28, 2024 · 21 min
01 | Beyond Obedience The Podcast: The greatest lesson I learned
Hey there fellow dog lover! Welcome to the very first episode of the Beyond Obedience Podcast. I wanted to share the best lesson I ever learned from an amazing dog named Wellington. But first lets get some "terms and conditions" out of the way! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5 star review! Can't wait to see where this take us!

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

10 | Is this stopping you from having a 'good' dog? This unusual tip to help change your dog's behaviour problems.

09 | To treat or not to treat? How treats may be wrecking your relationship with your dog! (and what to do about it)

08 | Help! My dog won't come when called!

07 | Why Dog Socialization isn't What You Think it Is, and What to Do Instead!

06 | How to find a good dog trainer and stand up for your dog.

05 | How to build a Beautiful Bond with your dog: Fulfilment

04 | How to build a beautiful bond with your dog with Relevance (Part2)

03 | How to build a beautiful bond with your dog so that you can have a happy dog (Part 1)

02 | Do you think your dog doesn't have a choice? Oh & that time I got kick in the face

01 | Beyond Obedience The Podcast: The greatest lesson I learned