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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 32 MIN

229 | What Is Your Dog Learning About YOU? The Tiny Moments That Build (or Break) Trust

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

Hey Dog Lover 🐾Every single day, your dog is learning something about you.Not because you're training them.Not because you've set aside ten minutes to work on your relationship.They're learning about you in hundreds of tiny moments throughout the day.When something unexpected happens, what happens when they're with you?When they're unsure?When they're excited, frustrated, or overwhelmed?Because over time, all of those little experiences start answering a much bigger question for your dog:What can I expect from this person when I don't know what to do?In this episode, we're continuing our conversation about leadership and looking at what it actually means to become someone your dog can rely on.Because your dog isn't the only one you're learning about.Your dog is learning YOU, too.We'll talk about:🐾 Why your relationship is being built in hundreds of tiny everyday moments🐾 What your dog may be learning from you when something unexpected happens🐾 How our own reactions can become part of what our dogs learn to expect🐾 Why predictable doesn't mean you have to respond the same way every time🐾 Why being calm ALL the time isn't the goal🐾 The importance of contrast and my "I-mean-it voice"🐾 Why clarity matters more than perfection🐾 One simple question you can ask when your dog isn't sure what to doBecause leadership isn't something you declare.It's something your dog experiences.And every interaction gives you another opportunity to show your dog:You don't have to figure everything out alone. I'm here. We'll figure it out together.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] → https://beyondobedience.ca/podcastConnect → https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedienceResources → https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quizMerch → https://www.beyondobedience.ca/store🐾 NEXT STEPS 👣Step 1: Join the free Living Beyond Obedience community and connect with other dog owners who are learning to lead through trust, relevance, and understanding.Step 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to discover how your dog's unique personality shapes the way they learn, communicate, and respond to leadership.👉 https://www.beyondobedience.ca/quizStep 3: Ready to stop guessing what your dog needs and start becoming the partner they can actually trust? Join The Fearless Framework at the beta price of $297 before beta pricing ends August 18th.👉 https://beyondobedience.ca/fearlessMusic Credit 🎶: Shawn Trotterwww.shawntrotter.com

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