EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 17 MIN
175 | You Love Your Dog—So Why Isn’t He Listening?
from Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs · host Tracy Franken- Retired Vet Tech , Dog Trainer, Dog Lover, Dog Bond Specialist 🐾
Hey, dog lover! 🐾You love your dog—probably more than most people, right? So why does it still feel like your dog isn’t listening? Why do they ignore your call, run the other way, or tune you out when it really matters?In this episode, we’re busting the big myth that love = relevance. (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t.) We’ll explore why your love does matter deeply—but why it isn’t the currency your dog uses to decide who to follow, trust, or prioritize.We’ll talk about how dogs view the world through a survival-based lens, why emotional closeness doesn’t automatically equal relationship strength, and how to become more relevant in your dog’s life through shared experiences, not just snuggles.This is one of those episodes that can totally shift how you see your dog’s behaviour—and help you stop taking it so personally.Hope you enjoy this one,Tracy🐾👣 Next Steps:✅ Wanna hang out and learn more with me?Join the Fearless Framework, my 12-month online program designed to help you create an unshakable bond with your dog. You’ll build trust, relevance, and fulfillment in a way that makes living with your dog easier—no treat pouch required.👉 beyondobedience.ca/fearless✅ Join our free community on FacebookCome connect with other dog lovers inside Living Beyond Obedience—share stories, post pics, ask questions, and celebrate your wins. It’s full of heart and full of hope.👉 Join here✅ Want to know your dog’s unique Dogonality™?Take the free Dogonality™ Quiz and discover tips, insights, and ways to better connect with your one-of-a-kind dog.👉 beyondobedience.ca/quiz🎵 Music credit: Shawn Trotter – shawntrotter.com
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Hey, dog lover! 🐾You love your dog—probably more than most people, right? So why does it still feel like your dog isn’t listening? Why do they ignore your call, run the other way, or tune you out when it really matters?In this episode, we’re busting the big myth that love = relevance. (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t.) We’ll explore why your love does matter deeply—but why it isn’t the currency your dog uses to decide who to follow, trust, or prioritize.We’ll talk about how dogs view the world through a survival-based lens, why emotional closeness doesn’t automatically equal relationship strength, and how to become more relevant in your dog’s life through shared experiences, not just snuggles.This is one of those episodes that can totally shift how you see your dog’s behaviour—and help you stop taking it so personally.Hope you enjoy this one,Tracy🐾👣 Next Steps:✅ Wanna hang out and learn more with me?Join the Fearless Framework, my 12-month online program designed to help you create an unshakable bond with your dog. You’ll build trust, relevance, and fulfillment in a way that makes living with your dog easier—no treat pouch required.👉 beyondobedience.ca/fearless✅ Join our free community on FacebookCome connect with other dog lovers inside Living Beyond Obedience—share stories, post pics, ask questions, and celebrate your wins. It’s full of heart and full of hope.👉 Join here✅ Want to know your dog’s unique Dogonality™?Take the free Dogonality™ Quiz and discover tips, insights, and ways to better connect with your one-of-a-kind dog.👉 beyondobedience.ca/quiz🎵 Music credit: Shawn Trotter – shawntrotter.com
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175 | You Love Your Dog—So Why Isn’t He Listening?
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