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Hey Dog Lover 🐾
Ever feel like you’re head-over-heels for your dog… but the feeling’s not exactly mutual?
You’re bringing the snacks, the snuggles, the “who’s a good boy” energy—and he’s over there sniffing dirt like you don’t even exist.
Yeah. We’ve all been there.
This episode is your loving-but-honest wake-up call:
If your dog only checks in for treats, ghosts you in new places, or forgets you exist on walks—it’s not because they don’t love you. It’s because they’re not into you… yet.
We’ll cover:
Why dogs aren't loyal to feelings—they're loyal to experiences
The “He’s Just Not That Into You” dating metaphor that explains so much
How to stop begging for attention and start earning curiosity
The “Play Hard to Get” strategy to make yourself magnetic again
How connection → curiosity → leadership (in that order)
This isn’t about obedience.
It’s about relevance.
And it starts with you becoming the most interesting thing in your dog’s world.
Hope you enjoy!
Tracy
P.S.
Next Steps 🐶
Want your dog to want to be with you—even when life is distracting?
Inside the Fearless Framework, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Build relationship-driven relevance that sticks
✅ Flip “meh” into “wow” using curiosity-based strategies
✅ Guide your dog’s focus—without begging, bribing, or barking
✅ Become someone your dog chooses to follow, even in hard places
No more chasing. No more clinging.
Just a calm, confident connection that changes everything.
Special Thanks:
🎵 Music by Shawn Trotter
By Tracy Franken: Retired Vet Tech , Dog Trainer, Dog Lover, Dog Bond Specialist 🐾4.9
6161 ratings
Hey Dog Lover 🐾
Ever feel like you’re head-over-heels for your dog… but the feeling’s not exactly mutual?
You’re bringing the snacks, the snuggles, the “who’s a good boy” energy—and he’s over there sniffing dirt like you don’t even exist.
Yeah. We’ve all been there.
This episode is your loving-but-honest wake-up call:
If your dog only checks in for treats, ghosts you in new places, or forgets you exist on walks—it’s not because they don’t love you. It’s because they’re not into you… yet.
We’ll cover:
Why dogs aren't loyal to feelings—they're loyal to experiences
The “He’s Just Not That Into You” dating metaphor that explains so much
How to stop begging for attention and start earning curiosity
The “Play Hard to Get” strategy to make yourself magnetic again
How connection → curiosity → leadership (in that order)
This isn’t about obedience.
It’s about relevance.
And it starts with you becoming the most interesting thing in your dog’s world.
Hope you enjoy!
Tracy
P.S.
Next Steps 🐶
Want your dog to want to be with you—even when life is distracting?
Inside the Fearless Framework, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Build relationship-driven relevance that sticks
✅ Flip “meh” into “wow” using curiosity-based strategies
✅ Guide your dog’s focus—without begging, bribing, or barking
✅ Become someone your dog chooses to follow, even in hard places
No more chasing. No more clinging.
Just a calm, confident connection that changes everything.
Special Thanks:
🎵 Music by Shawn Trotter

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