EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 24 MIN
199 | Is Socialization Making Your Dog Worse? What Fearful & Reactive Dogs Actually Need
from Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Behaviour Training, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs · host Tracy Franken- Dog Trainer, Vet Tech, Dog Lover, 🐾
Hey Dog Lover🐾Have you been told your dog just needs more socialization?Does your dog seem more overwhelmed the more you expose them to things?What if more exposure isn’t the answer… and might actually be making things worse?In this episode, I’m sharing why socialization isn’t always the solution so you can stop overwhelming your dog and start building real confidence. We dive into how exposure without safety can create more fear, why reactive and sensitive dogs need a different approach, and what to focus on instead to help your dog feel secure in the world.Hope you enjoy this one! Tracy xoxoxLinks MentionedFearless Framework Course: https://beyondobedience.ca/fearlessTake the Dogonality Quiz: www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz60 min 1:1 Coaching Call: Calm Confident Coaching Next Steps 🐾👣:Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners navigating fearful or reactive dogs in the free Facebook group Living Beyond ObedienceStep 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to better understand your dog’s behaviour www.beyondobedience.ca/quizStep 3: Get more personalized support with The Fearless Framework course at https://beyondobedience.ca/fearlessResources:Contact - > [email protected] -＞https://beyondobedience.ca/podcastConnect -＞ https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedienceResources - > www.beyondobedience.ca/quizMerch-> Get your Beyond Obedience merch! www.beyondobedience.ca/storeMusic Credit 🎶 Shawn Trotter www.shawntrotter.com
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Hey Dog Lover🐾Have you been told your dog just needs more socialization?Does your dog seem more overwhelmed the more you expose them to things?What if more exposure isn’t the answer… and might actually be making things worse?In this episode, I’m sharing why socialization isn’t always the solution so you can stop overwhelming your dog and start building real confidence. We dive into how exposure without safety can create more fear, why reactive and sensitive dogs need a different approach, and what to focus on instead to help your dog feel secure in the world.Hope you enjoy this one! Tracy xoxoxLinks MentionedFearless Framework Course: https://beyondobedience.ca/fearlessTake the Dogonality Quiz: www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz60 min 1:1 Coaching Call: Calm Confident Coaching Next Steps 🐾👣:Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners navigating fearful or reactive dogs in the free Facebook group Living Beyond ObedienceStep 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to better understand your dog’s behaviour www.beyondobedience.ca/quizStep 3: Get more personalized support with The Fearless Framework course at https://beyondobedience.ca/fearlessResources:Contact - > [email protected] -＞https://beyondobedience.ca/podcastConnect -＞ https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedienceResources - > www.beyondobedience.ca/quizMerch-> Get your Beyond Obedience merch! www.beyondobedience.ca/storeMusic Credit 🎶 Shawn Trotter www.shawntrotter.com
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199 | Is Socialization Making Your Dog Worse? What Fearful & Reactive Dogs Actually Need
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