Hey there Dog Lover!🐾

This week, Paisley and I sat down to answer some of your most honest, heartfelt questions — and wow, did you deliver.

From a siren-sensitive Malinois who never leaves your side… to a fearless Boston with a taste for freedom… to a big, beautiful German Shepherd whose jumping has turned into bruises and scratches — every question we answered this week was rooted in one thing:
A deep desire to understand.

Here’s what we unpack in this April Q&A episode:🐾 Should you let your fearful dog follow you everywhere?
🐾 What to do when your large, excited dog’s jumping becomes dangerous
🐾 How to know if your dog’s barking is social, defensive, or something else
🐾 When to consider tools like an e-collar — and how to know if you’re ready
🐾 What to do when reactivity becomes a dopamine-driven pattern
🐾 Helping your dog feel safe around guests
🐾 Teaching a larger dog to be gentle with smaller dogs in the home

If you’ve ever found yourself asking:
“Am I doing the right thing?”
“Is this fear, or something else?”
“What if I’m not enough?”
…this episode is for you.

You’re not alone. And more than ever, the world needs the kind of leadership that begins with empathy — not control.

Hope you enjoy this episode!

Tracy 🐾

👉 NEXT STEPS:

💛 If you’re ready for real change…
Come join the incredible community inside the Fearful Dog: Fearless Framework — my online course and group coaching space where we go far beyond obedience.

It’s where you’ll find:

• Support from dog lovers who truly get it

• Tools that help you build trust and confidence — without relying on treats or tools

• Monthly coaching calls and personalized guidance

• And a safe space to stop feeling so alone in your dog journey

🌱 The world is heavy right now. And I believe, more than ever, people need what our dogs can teach us — and what we can teach them in return.
Come join us → www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless

💬 Let’s stay connected:
Come hang out in the Living Beyond Obedience Facebook group for more support, reflection, and real-talk:
www.facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience

🎯 Take the Dogonality™ Quiz to understand your dog’s behaviour on a deeper level:
www.beyondobedience.ca/quiz

🎶 Music by Shawn Trotter – www.shawntrotter.com