EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 41 MIN
208 | Did I Just Ruin My Dog? Training Setbacks Explained
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 ever had a moment with your dog go sideways and immediately thought:“Oh no… did I just ruin everything?”Has your dog ever suddenly become worried about something they were previously totally fine with?Do setbacks with your dog sometimes make you feel like you’re back at square one?In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a very real, very human moment with Gunther that did not go according to plan 😅What started as an unfortunate deer poop incident quickly turned into an important reminder about:emotional associationsoverwhelmpressureand how quickly dogs connect experiences togetherWe’re talking about:why dogs create associations so quicklyhow frustration and urgency can affect our dogswhy one imperfect moment does NOT ruin your relationshipwhat repair and rebuilding trust actually look likeand why progress with dogs is never about perfectionThis is a more vulnerable, behind-the-scenes episode about real life, real dogs, and the importance of curiosity and partnership when things don’t go perfectly.Because sometimes the most meaningful relationship moments don’t happen during perfection…They happen during repair.RESOURCESDogonality Quiz👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/quizFearless Framework👉 https://beyondobedience.ca/fearlessBlog post for this episode👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/blogCONNECT WITH MEContact - > [email protected] -＞ https://beyondobedience.ca/podcastConnect -＞ https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedienceResources - > www.beyondobedience.ca/quizMerch -> Get your Beyond Obedience merch! www.beyondobedience.ca/store🐾 Next Steps👣:Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners learning how to better understand behaviour, rebuild trust, and navigate real-life struggles inside the free Facebook group Living Beyond ObedienceStep 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to better understand how your dog processes pressure, stress, and the world around them👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/quizStep 3: Learn how to build trust, leadership, awareness, and real-life partnership with your dog inside The Fearless Framework👉 https://beyondobedience.ca/fearlessMusic Credit 🎶 Shawn Trotter. www.shawntrotter.com
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Hey Dog Lover 🐾Have you ever had a moment with your dog go sideways and immediately thought:“Oh no… did I just ruin everything?”Has your dog ever suddenly become worried about something they were previously totally fine with?Do setbacks with your dog sometimes make you feel like you’re back at square one?In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a very real, very human moment with Gunther that did not go according to plan 😅What started as an unfortunate deer poop incident quickly turned into an important reminder about:emotional associationsoverwhelmpressureand how quickly dogs connect experiences togetherWe’re talking about:why dogs create associations so quicklyhow frustration and urgency can affect our dogswhy one imperfect moment does NOT ruin your relationshipwhat repair and rebuilding trust actually look likeand why progress with dogs is never about perfectionThis is a more vulnerable, behind-the-scenes episode about real life, real dogs, and the importance of curiosity and partnership when things don’t go perfectly.Because sometimes the most meaningful relationship moments don’t happen during perfection…They happen during repair.RESOURCESDogonality Quiz👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/quizFearless Framework👉 https://beyondobedience.ca/fearlessBlog post for this episode👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/blogCONNECT WITH MEContact - > [email protected] -＞ https://beyondobedience.ca/podcastConnect -＞ https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedienceResources - > www.beyondobedience.ca/quizMerch -> Get your Beyond Obedience merch! www.beyondobedience.ca/store🐾 Next Steps👣:Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners learning how to better understand behaviour, rebuild trust, and navigate real-life struggles inside the free Facebook group Living Beyond ObedienceStep 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to better understand how your dog processes pressure, stress, and the world around them👉 www.beyondobedience.ca/quizStep 3: Learn how to build trust, leadership, awareness, and real-life partnership with your dog inside The Fearless Framework👉 https://beyondobedience.ca/fearlessMusic Credit 🎶 Shawn Trotter. www.shawntrotter.com
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