Five Minute Dog by Personable Pets Dog Training
Quick, practical dog training tips in under 5 minutes—because training your dog shouldn’t take all day. New episodes drop every Monday. With over 20 years of family dog training experience, this podcast delivers real-life advice you can actually use. From simple tips and clear explanations to common behavior scenarios, we’ll help you understand why your dog does what he does—and what to do about it. Training really can be easy. Let us show you how.
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Could your dog's seemingly boundless energy actually be a behavior you've unintentionally created? This eye-opening exploration challenges the common assumption that certain dogs are just "born hyper," suggesting instead that our patterns of reinforcement might be amplifying normal energy into something that feels excessive.
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Forget everything you thought you knew about bringing home a new puppy. That adorable ball of fur isn't a blank canvas waiting for your training to begin—they've already been developing, learning, and forming their unique personality long before they set paw in your home.
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Every dog owner has faced that moment when your pup seems determined to ignore you. You've repeated "come here" five times with increasing volume, yet they continue sniffing that fascinating spot in the yard. What if the solution isn't saying it louder, but saying it differently?
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Genetics shape your rescue dog's life in ways you might not realize. While many adopters tune out when they hear words like "breeding" or "genetics," thinking these concepts only apply to dogs from breeders, the truth is far more nuanced. Your shelter dog's genetic makeup influences their behavior every day, whether you know their history or no...
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That adorable new puppy has everyone in the family enchanted—especially the kids. But amid the excitement of tossing toys, floor-level play sessions, and non-stop attention, you might be accidentally creating a future problem: a dog who can't function without constant entertainment.
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Walking your dog should be enjoyable, yet those moments when your dog suddenly lunges or pulls can be jarring and frustrating. What if you could anticipate these movements before they happen? That's exactly what "leash feel" offers – a skill professional trainers rely on that most pet owners never develop.
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Have you ever been cornered by a stranger at the dog park who just had to tell you exactly how to train your perfectly fine pup? Welcome to the world of "dogsplainers" – those well-meaning but often misguided folks who dispense unsolicited canine advice at every opportunity.
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Reactivity in rescue dogs is an important topic that potential adopters need to understand before committing to adoption. Rescues often adopt out dogs with reactivity, fear, or aggression without fully disclosing these issues, which can lead to mismatched expectations and lifestyle changes for new owners.
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Why do we insist on believing our dogs are plotting against us? That puddle in the bedroom must be revenge for leaving them alone, and that growl surely means they're just feeling grumpy today. These assumptions seem harmless, even endearing—until they start undermining our relationship with our canine companions.
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The silent danger of canine overheating lurks behind many of our everyday activities with our pets. We explore the fundamental biological differences that make dogs particularly vulnerable to heat stress, revealing that their reliance on panting rather than sweating creates a perilous situation many owners don't fully understand.
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Ever watched your dog get completely stuck, fixated on something in the distance? The barking, staring, and occasional lunging that just won't stop, even after you've given the "leave it" command? You're not alone, and there's a simple solution that works like magic.
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Ever noticed your dog suddenly becoming more alert as the sun sets? Those evening zoomies and heightened awareness aren't random behaviors—they're wired into your pet's DNA.
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Why can't some dogs just relax? You've taken them for a walk, done training, provided enrichment—yet they still pace, whine, or stay on high alert. It's easy to dismiss this as "high energy," but what if it's something deeper?
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Are you frustrated when your dog devours an expensive bully stick in just 20 minutes? You're not alone—but that frustration might be misplaced. In this eye-opening episode of 5-Minute Dog, we challenge the common misconception that dog enrichment activities should function as all-day babysitters.
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Have you ever felt that sinking feeling when a stranger makes a beeline for your dog during what was supposed to be a peaceful walk? Whether your four-legged companion is anxious around new people, you're in the middle of important training, or you simply want to enjoy uninterrupted time together, managing these encounters is an essential skill for any dog owner.
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Your dog's adorable excitement for car rides could be putting both of you in serious danger. Despite religiously buckling ourselves in, many of us let our four-legged companions roam freely in our vehicles without considering the potentially devastating consequences of this common oversight.
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