Build a beautiful bond

that goes beyond obedience training.

The real talk, no BS non-dog training advice you need to get off the dog training hamster wheel and actually enjoy living with your dog.

Welcome to BEyond OBEdience

This isn’t a “Sit! Stay! Come!” dog training company. If you are looking for obedience classes, you won’t find them here. But if…

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    Your dog knows: sit, stay and down

    and come… occasionally 😉

    Then your dog doesn’t need more obedience.

    You need more connection.

    And then everything else gets easier. Even dog training. 😉

    Whether you are struggling or just want to learn more about your dog…

    Beyond Obedience will not only help you understand your dog but radically change any behaviour issue you and your dog are having. And it’s easier than you might think!

    BE someone worth following!

    How do you teach your dog to walk nicely on a leash (or anything else)? Be someone worth following (and not just someone holding a treat pouch 😉). Living with your dog becomes almost effortless when you are someone worth following.

    Let me show you how.

    About me

    Hi! I’m Tracy, and I have been living with and studying large packs of dogs for over 25 years. I have learned a lot about the art of living with dogs, and its not as complicated as some may think. Dog training is about “fixing” the dog. I am about building a relationship. See the difference.

    Beyond OBEdience sounds great, but where do I start?

    Free Class!

    Learn all about the system that helps so many people go Beyond OBEdience and achieve a true relationship with their dogs.

    Unleash Your Dog’s Potential: The 3 Step Framework to Solve Your Dog’s Behaviour Challenges

    Get the Book!

    Living Beyond Obedience: A Different Approach to Living with Dogs.

    It’s a quick read and reference guide for you and your dog!

    Start small, get big results!

    Mini Online Home Study Programs

    Get your paws wet with these powerful mini-online programs.

    Step outside the dog training world and step into your dog's mind.

    Ready to go all in?

    Relationship Remedy Course and Community

    This is more than just an online program. It’s a community of serious dog lovers and dog experts.

    Want to work with me privately?

    In-person or Virtual Consult

    Get one-on-one help where you need it most. Send in videos, or get a behaviour assessment in the comfort of your own home.

    “Tracy has the rare ability to possess wisdom and knowledge based on experience combined with a way of connecting with dogs and humans rarely found. She knows her stuff from experience and her attention to individuals is second to none. My life with my dogs has been enhanced in every way starting with BE-ing with your dog right through the suggestions about fearful dogs. I came in with a strong obedience baseline and her techniques have helped me blur some of those hard lines to both my and my dog's benefit. You are in the right place in Tracy's classes.”

    — Jerry H, (Snuffy&Trainer)

    Did I mention I have a ‘few’ dogs?

    Meet the Pack

    • Tracy Franken

    • Nigel

      Left Brain Introvert. “He’s the Best” works with fearful dogs

    • Echo

      Left Brain introvert: Echo of Mariah. She is everything like her mom Mariah ❤️

    • Rue

      Right Brain Extrovert: Chaos Controller

    • Irie

      Right Brain Extrovert. Loves Frisbee

    • Dakota

      Left Brain Introvert: Excellent Pack Walker. Kind and fair

    • Eclipse

      Left Brain Extrovert; does not take any guff

    • Arlington

      Arlington died peacefully in his sleep Sept 12 2023. he was the last of the first litter we ever had. We will miss him. “He loved his bitches wild”

    • Sierra

      Right Brain Extrovert; Always up for a party. We, unfortunately, lost Sierra to bloat Feb 2023

    • Storm

      Left Brain Extrovert; Got hugs? will provide

    • Winston

      Left Brain Extrovert: Every day is a bad hair day .We are sad to announce that we lost Winston due to complications with Lyme disease.

    • Levi

      Right Brain Extrovert; (unconfident) Star of our fearful dog workshop, Levi is walking proof that the F.O.R. framework can change dog’s lives

    • Gandalf

      This boy loves to pose! We fondly call him Zoolander. We suddenly and unexpectedly lost this sweet boy, Dec 2023 As I write this I am still lost without him. Our forest walks will never be the same. Rest easy, my sweet Gandalf. You were the bestest boy.

    • Apollo

      Right Brain Extrovert Loves tug, fierce prey drive

    • Paris

      Left Brain Extrovert. needy, loves people and a good stick

    • Zack

      At 17 years old our rodent controller Zack died peacefully at home. The night before, we sat with him and told amazing Zack stories. He was the toughest little son of a gun! We love you Zack. Run Free Big Man.

    • Nike

      Our newest Pack Member! Meet Nike 9-month-old JRT! Stay tuned for more from this little spitfire!

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    Get started with BEyond OBEdience , today.