EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 26 MIN
220 | Why Did I Get This Dog? The Thought Nobody Wants to Admit
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 looked at your dog and thought:"Why did I get this dog?"Have you ever felt guilty for even having that thought?Do you sometimes wonder if you're the problem... if you're failing... or if you've simply taken on more than you can handle?In this episode, we're talking about one of the most common thoughts struggling dog owners have—and one of the least talked about.Because when you're living with a fearful dog, a reactive dog, or a dog that constantly keeps you on edge, it's easy to start questioning everything.Your decisions.Your abilities.Your relationship.And even yourself.We'll talk about:🐾 Why so many dog owners secretly regret their decision at some point🐾 The emotional weight of constantly managing your dog's behaviour🐾 Hypervigilance and the feeling that one mistake could ruin everything🐾 Why overwhelm is not the same thing as failure🐾 The difference between being stuck and being hopeless🐾 How to find your way back to the good momentsWe'll also explore:trustleadershippartnershipanxietyhypervigilanceresilienceand why the thought:"Why did I get this dog?"is often hiding a much deeper question underneath:"I don't know if I can carry all of this anymore."Because the reality is, most people don't keep going because everything is terrible.They keep going because there is still so much good.The quiet moments.The funny moments.The moments where it's just you and your dog and everything else fades away.And sometimes, that's enough to remind us why we started.Hope you enjoy this one!Tracy xoxoxRESOURCES🐾 Join the Online Program Fearless Framework!https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless🐾 Take the quiz!https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz🐾 Read the blog!https://beyondobedience.ca/blogCONNECT WITH ME!Contact → [email protected]Podcast → https://beyondobedience.ca/podcastConnect → https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedienceResources → https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quizMerch → https://www.beyondobedience.ca/store🐾 NEXT STEPS 👣Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners learning how to build trust, clarity, and healthier partnerships with their dogs inside the free Facebook group Living Beyond Obedience.Step 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to better understand how your dog naturally responds to stress, pressure, and relationship dynamics.👉 https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quizStep 3: Learn how to navigate fearful, reactive, and emotionally complex behaviour with more confidence and clarity inside The Fearless Framework.👉 https://beyondobedience.ca/fearlessMusic Credit 🎶: Shawn Trotterwww.shawntrotter.com
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Hey Dog Lover 🐾Have you ever looked at your dog and thought:"Why did I get this dog?"Have you ever felt guilty for even having that thought?Do you sometimes wonder if you're the problem... if you're failing... or if you've simply taken on more than you can handle?In this episode, we're talking about one of the most common thoughts struggling dog owners have—and one of the least talked about.Because when you're living with a fearful dog, a reactive dog, or a dog that constantly keeps you on edge, it's easy to start questioning everything.Your decisions.Your abilities.Your relationship.And even yourself.We'll talk about:🐾 Why so many dog owners secretly regret their decision at some point🐾 The emotional weight of constantly managing your dog's behaviour🐾 Hypervigilance and the feeling that one mistake could ruin everything🐾 Why overwhelm is not the same thing as failure🐾 The difference between being stuck and being hopeless🐾 How to find your way back to the good momentsWe'll also explore:trustleadershippartnershipanxietyhypervigilanceresilienceand why the thought:"Why did I get this dog?"is often hiding a much deeper question underneath:"I don't know if I can carry all of this anymore."Because the reality is, most people don't keep going because everything is terrible.They keep going because there is still so much good.The quiet moments.The funny moments.The moments where it's just you and your dog and everything else fades away.And sometimes, that's enough to remind us why we started.Hope you enjoy this one!Tracy xoxoxRESOURCES🐾 Join the Online Program Fearless Framework!https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless🐾 Take the quiz!https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz🐾 Read the blog!https://beyondobedience.ca/blogCONNECT WITH ME!Contact → [email protected]Podcast → https://beyondobedience.ca/podcastConnect → https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedienceResources → https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quizMerch → https://www.beyondobedience.ca/store🐾 NEXT STEPS 👣Step 1: Join a supportive community of dog owners learning how to build trust, clarity, and healthier partnerships with their dogs inside the free Facebook group Living Beyond Obedience.Step 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to better understand how your dog naturally responds to stress, pressure, and relationship dynamics.👉 https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quizStep 3: Learn how to navigate fearful, reactive, and emotionally complex behaviour with more confidence and clarity inside The Fearless Framework.👉 https://beyondobedience.ca/fearlessMusic Credit 🎶: Shawn Trotterwww.shawntrotter.com
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