146 | You Don’t Want a “Social” Dog : And Here’s Why {Peace in the Pack Series}

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.