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EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 35 MIN

146 | You Don’t Want a “Social” Dog : And Here’s Why {Peace in the Pack Series}

from Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs · host Tracy Franken- Dog Trainer, Vet Tech, Dog Lover, 🐾

Hey Dog Lover,You’ve probably heard it before — or maybe even said it yourself:“He’s just social!”“She’s friendly!”“They love other dogs!”But here’s the thing: “social” isn’t always what you think it is.And in a multi-dog home, it might actually be the source of your tension.In this episode, we’re digging into the four types of canine sociality — asocial, antisocial, social, and pro-social — and how this spectrum plays out in real-life relationships between your dogs (and between you and your dogs, too).We’ll talk about:Why “friendly” often means boundarylessWhy some dogs bulldoze others while others withdrawHow you might be acting social instead of pro-social with your own dogAnd what a truly pro-social pack actually looks likeThis episode might change the way you see your dogs — and your role as a leader — for good.Hope you enjoy this one. See you in the next episode!Tracy xoxoxoNext Steps:👣🐾If this episode hit home — if you found yourself thinking “Oh no… my dog might not be pro-social” or “I’ve been labeling my dog ‘friendly’ when really… they’re just kind of rude,” — then here’s the truth:You don’t just need more training tools. You need a new lens.And that’s exactly what the Fearless Framework is here to give you.It’s not a course about fixing your dog — it’s a 12-month coaching experience designed to help you:Build trust-driven leadership that actually works in a multi-dog homeUnderstand your dogs at a deeper level — from personality to behavior to pack dynamicsStop second-guessing yourself and start leading with calm, grounded confidenceCreate a peaceful, connected life with your dogs — not just a well-managed oneBecause you and your dogs deserve more than obedience.You deserve understanding, connection, and confidence.You deserve to live beyond obedience.💻 Join me inside the Fearless Framework at beyondobedience.ca/fearlessLet’s build something beautiful together.

Hey Dog Lover,You’ve probably heard it before — or maybe even said it yourself:“He’s just social!”“She’s friendly!”“They love other dogs!”But here’s the thing: “social” isn’t always what you think it is.And in a multi-dog home, it might actually be the source of your tension.In this episode, we’re digging into the four types of canine sociality — asocial, antisocial, social, and pro-social — and how this spectrum plays out in real-life relationships between your dogs (and between you and your dogs, too).We’ll talk about:Why “friendly” often means boundarylessWhy some dogs bulldoze others while others withdrawHow you might be acting social instead of pro-social with your own dogAnd what a truly pro-social pack actually looks likeThis episode might change the way you see your dogs — and your role as a leader — for good.Hope you enjoy this one. See you in the next episode!Tracy xoxoxoNext Steps:👣🐾If this episode hit home — if you found yourself thinking “Oh no… my dog might not be pro-social” or “I’ve been labeling my dog ‘friendly’ when really… they’re just kind of rude,” — then here’s the truth:You don’t just need more training tools. You need a new lens.And that’s exactly what the Fearless Framework is here to give you.It’s not a course about fixing your dog — it’s a 12-month coaching experience designed to help you:Build trust-driven leadership that actually works in a multi-dog homeUnderstand your dogs at a deeper level — from personality to behavior to pack dynamicsStop second-guessing yourself and start leading with calm, grounded confidenceCreate a peaceful, connected life with your dogs — not just a well-managed oneBecause you and your dogs deserve more than obedience.You deserve understanding, connection, and confidence.You deserve to live beyond obedience.💻 Join me inside the Fearless Framework at beyondobedience.ca/fearlessLet’s build something beautiful together.

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Hey Dog Lover,You’ve probably heard it before — or maybe even said it yourself:“He’s just social!”“She’s friendly!”“They love other dogs!”But here’s the thing: “social” isn’t always what you think it is.And in a multi-dog home, it might actually be...

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