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Hey Dog Lover

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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 boundarylessWhy some dogs bulldoze others while others withdrawHow you might be acting social instead of pro-social with your own dogAnd what a truly pro-social pack actually looks likeThis 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 xoxoxoNext Steps:

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Hey Dog Lover,We're kicking off a brand-new podcast series today called Peace in the Pack — and if you've ever found yourself saying, “Ugh, this dog is driving me nuts,” then this one's for you.In today's episode, I'm sharing a perspective shift that might just blow your mind (in the gentlest, most supportive way possible, of course

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Hey friend,I just wanted to pop in for a minute...This isn't a regular episode.It's a quiet moment to talk about why I created the Calm Down, Dog! Bootcamp… and why it matters so much to me.You see, most people come into this work thinking it's their dog that needs to change.The barking, the pulling, the spinning — all the chaos that makes your shoulders tense and your breath go shallow.And I get it.That's what most training is built around: fixing the dog.But what I've heard, over and over again, from the people who go through Bootcamp is this:“The biggest change wasn't in my dog… it was in me.”And that's the part that gives me goosebumps every single time.Because this work isn't about being the problem — it's about realizing you've always had the power.When you shift — even just a little — your energy changes.Your dog feels safer.The chaos starts to soften.It's not about better obedience.It's about showing up with clarity and calm.You don't need to become someone new.You just need to uncover the leader your dog already believes you are.So if you've been studying, trying all the methods, doing all the things… and you're still feeling frustrated or disconnected, this is your reminder:You're not broken.You and your dog are just learning to breathe together again.That's what this Bootcamp is really about — not control, but connection.Not training harder, but trusting deeper.And that's why I hope you'll join us.

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Hey Dog Lover,Have you noticed your dog barking more lately? Acting out in ways that seem “out of the blue”? Maybe every time someone walks in—or out—the door, your dog launches into full-blown emotional mayhem.

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Hey dog lover,You know those moments where your dog reacts out of nowhere? One second everything feels calm… and the next—boom. Barking, lunging, pacing, chaos. It's confusing, frustrating, and sometimes downright scary.But here's the truth: those moments are never as random as they seem.In this episode, we're unpacking:Why those “hold your breath” moments matterHow stress stacks up—sometimes silentlyWhy dogs remember unfinished conversationsAnd what you can do to interrupt the spiral without panic or punishmentThis is a must-listen if you're navigating unpredictable behavior, multi-dog dynamics, or just trying to be a better leader for your reactive or sensitive pup.Hope you enjoy! Tracy