Beyond Obedience · Episode 253 · November 2, 2026 · 21 min
253 | What Does It Actually Mean to Spoil Your Dog?
Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Is your dog spoiled rotten? Does letting your dog sleep in your bed, showering them with affection, or treating them like another member of the family mean you're creating a spoiled dog? And who gets to decide what spoiling a dog actually means? We've all heard the warnings. Don't let your dog on the furniture. Don't give them too much attention. Don't let them get away with everything. But what if we've been looking at this whole idea of spoiling our dogs from the wrong perspective? I mean, we love our dogs! Of course we want to give them wonderful lives. We want them to be happy, comfortable, and have everything they could possibly need. But is there a difference between what we think makes our dogs happy and what actually matters to them? In this episode, we're challenging some long-held beliefs about spoiling dogs, exploring the difference between love and fulfilment, and asking whether some of the things we've been told are problems are really problems at all. Because maybe spoiling your dog isn't quite what you think it is. Hope you enjoy this one! Tracy xoxox 🐾 NEXT STEPS 👣 🐾 Explore Fearless Framework! Discover how to better understand your dog, build trust, and create a relationship that makes life together easier and more enjoyable. https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless 🐾 Take the Dogonality Quiz! https://beyondobedience.ca/quiz 🐾 Read the Beyond Obedience Blog! https://beyondobedience.ca/blog RESOURCES Contact → [email protected] Podcast → https://beyondobedience.ca/podcast Connect → Living Beyond Obedience Facebook Community Resources → https://beyondobedience.ca/quiz Merch → https://beyondobedience.ca/store CONNECT WITH ME! Step 1: Join the free Living Beyond Obedience community and connect with other dog lovers who want to understand their dogs, build better partnerships, and enjoy more of life together. https://facebook.com/groups/LivingBeyondObedience Step 2: Take the Dogonality Quiz to discover how your dog's unique personality shapes the way they learn, communicate, and experience the world. https://beyondobedience.ca/quiz Step 3: Ready to stop guessing what your dog needs? Explore Fearless Framework , my six-month online program with group coaching, a supportive community, and a relationship-first approach to life with your dog. https://beyondobedience.ca/fearless Music Credit 🎶: Shawn Trotter http://www.shawntrotter.com/