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Hey Dog Lover,
You’ve probably heard it before — or maybe even said it yourself:
“He’s just social!”
“She’s friendly!”
“They love other dogs!”
But here’s the thing: “social” isn’t always what you think it is.
And in a multi-dog home, it might actually be the source of your tension.
In this episode, we’re digging into the four types of canine sociality — asocial, antisocial, social, and pro-social — and how this spectrum plays out in real-life relationships between your dogs (and between you and your dogs, too).
We’ll talk about:
Why “friendly” often means boundaryless
Why some dogs bulldoze others while others withdraw
How you might be acting social instead of pro-social with your own dog
And what a truly pro-social pack actually looks like
This episode might change the way you see your dogs — and your role as a leader — for good.
Hope you enjoy this one. See you in the next episode!
Tracy xoxoxo
Next Steps:👣🐾
If this episode hit home — if you found yourself thinking “Oh no… my dog might not be pro-social” or “I’ve been labeling my dog ‘friendly’ when really… they’re just kind of rude,” — then here’s the truth:
You don’t just need more training tools. You need a new lens.
And that’s exactly what the Fearless Framework is here to give you.
It’s not a course about fixing your dog — it’s a 12-month coaching experience designed to help you:
Build trust-driven leadership that actually works in a multi-dog home
Understand your dogs at a deeper level — from personality to behavior to pack dynamics
Stop second-guessing yourself and start leading with calm, grounded confidence
Create a peaceful, connected life with your dogs — not just a well-managed one
Because you and your dogs deserve more than obedience.
You deserve understanding, connection, and confidence.
You deserve to live beyond obedience.
💻 Join me inside the Fearless Framework at beyondobedience.ca/fearless
Let’s build something beautiful together.
By Tracy Franken: Retired Vet Tech , Dog Trainer, Dog Lover, Dog Bond Specialist 🐾4.9
6161 ratings
Hey Dog Lover,
You’ve probably heard it before — or maybe even said it yourself:
“He’s just social!”
“She’s friendly!”
“They love other dogs!”
But here’s the thing: “social” isn’t always what you think it is.
And in a multi-dog home, it might actually be the source of your tension.
In this episode, we’re digging into the four types of canine sociality — asocial, antisocial, social, and pro-social — and how this spectrum plays out in real-life relationships between your dogs (and between you and your dogs, too).
We’ll talk about:
Why “friendly” often means boundaryless
Why some dogs bulldoze others while others withdraw
How you might be acting social instead of pro-social with your own dog
And what a truly pro-social pack actually looks like
This episode might change the way you see your dogs — and your role as a leader — for good.
Hope you enjoy this one. See you in the next episode!
Tracy xoxoxo
Next Steps:👣🐾
If this episode hit home — if you found yourself thinking “Oh no… my dog might not be pro-social” or “I’ve been labeling my dog ‘friendly’ when really… they’re just kind of rude,” — then here’s the truth:
You don’t just need more training tools. You need a new lens.
And that’s exactly what the Fearless Framework is here to give you.
It’s not a course about fixing your dog — it’s a 12-month coaching experience designed to help you:
Build trust-driven leadership that actually works in a multi-dog home
Understand your dogs at a deeper level — from personality to behavior to pack dynamics
Stop second-guessing yourself and start leading with calm, grounded confidence
Create a peaceful, connected life with your dogs — not just a well-managed one
Because you and your dogs deserve more than obedience.
You deserve understanding, connection, and confidence.
You deserve to live beyond obedience.
💻 Join me inside the Fearless Framework at beyondobedience.ca/fearless
Let’s build something beautiful together.

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