EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 25 MIN
126 | Your Dog Isn't a Fur Baby- But You are Still A Parent
from Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs · host Tracy Franken- Dog Trainer, Vet Tech, Dog Lover, 🐾
Hey Dog Lover! 🐾Okay… so I don’t love the term “fur baby.” 🙃But you know what? If you’re showing up, leading, loving, and learning alongside your dog—you are still parenting. Just not in the “let’s dress up for brunch” kind of way.In this episode, I’m sharing a story about the time a parenting coach absolutely went off on me for suggesting that dog leadership and parenting might have something in common. Spoiler alert: her own story accidentally proved my point.We’ll talk about:Why “pet parenting” gets a bad rap (and how to do it better)The 5 principles of parenting (from expert Dr. Aliza Pressman) that directly apply to dogsHow to lead your dog without dominating—or disappearingWhy repair matters more than perfection (yep, even with your dog)This one isn’t about raising “obedient” dogs—it’s about becoming the person your dog feels safe to follow.“Am I messing this up?”“Will my dog ever forgive me?”“Why is this SO hard sometimes?”Then press play. You’re not alone—and you’re doing better than you think.Come check out the Fearless Framework—the relationship-first way to lead your fearful or reactive dog with heart, not just habits.Hope you enjoy this one!TracyBe sure to like, share and rate the show!NEXT STEPS 👣🐾Join the Free Facebook Group Living Beyond Obedience for a like-minded fun community! Ready to take this dog thing to the next level?Join the Fearless Framework Student Community. Learn how to reach your dog so that everything else gets easier! Special thanks to Shawn Trotter for the music. 🎶Links:Mels Robbins Episode with an interview with Dr Aliza Pressman
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Hey Dog Lover! 🐾Okay… so I don’t love the term “fur baby.” 🙃But you know what? If you’re showing up, leading, loving, and learning alongside your dog—you are still parenting. Just not in the “let’s dress up for brunch” kind of way.In this episode, I’m sharing a story about the time a parenting coach absolutely went off on me for suggesting that dog leadership and parenting might have something in common. Spoiler alert: her own story accidentally proved my point.We’ll talk about:Why “pet parenting” gets a bad rap (and how to do it better)The 5 principles of parenting (from expert Dr. Aliza Pressman) that directly apply to dogsHow to lead your dog without dominating—or disappearingWhy repair matters more than perfection (yep, even with your dog)This one isn’t about raising “obedient” dogs—it’s about becoming the person your dog feels safe to follow.“Am I messing this up?”“Will my dog ever forgive me?”“Why is this SO hard sometimes?”Then press play. You’re not alone—and you’re doing better than you think.Come check out the Fearless Framework—the relationship-first way to lead your fearful or reactive dog with heart, not just habits.Hope you enjoy this one!TracyBe sure to like, share and rate the show!NEXT STEPS 👣🐾Join the Free Facebook Group Living Beyond Obedience for a like-minded fun community! Ready to take this dog thing to the next level?Join the Fearless Framework Student Community. Learn how to reach your dog so that everything else gets easier! Special thanks to Shawn Trotter for the music. 🎶Links:Mels Robbins Episode with an interview with Dr Aliza Pressman
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126 | Your Dog Isn't a Fur Baby- But You are Still A Parent
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