98 | Your Fearful Dog Doesn't Have to Like You

🐾 Hey there, Dog Lover, We all want our dogs to like us—it's only natural. But when you're working with a fearful or reactive dog, likeability isn't the goal. Trust is. In today’s episode, we’re digging into the hidden trap of trying to "win" your dog's affection—and why focusing on being trusted instead of liked changes everything. We'll explore what real leadership looks like (hint: it's not about bribery or constant cheerleading) and how you can start showing up as the steady, calm, trustworthy presence your dog actually needs. And yes... we're having a little fun with a classic "Pick Me, Choose Me" reference from Grey’s Anatomy too. 😉🐾 Hope you enjoy this one! Be sure to share it with your dog-loving friends who might need a little reminder that they’re already enough. 💜 Cheers! Tracy Ready to take the next step with your fearful dog? ➡️ Join me inside the Fearless Framework — a trust-based - relationship-first coaching program and community built specifically for reactive, fearful, and misunderstood dogs. This isn’t just about training drills or obedience commands. It’s about understanding your dog’s mind, building real trust, and walking through the world together with calm confidence. You and your dog deserve that—and I can’t wait to help you get there! 🐾 Learn more: www.beyondobedience.ca/fearless 🎶 Music Credit: Shawn Trotter | www.shawntrotter.com