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Ever asked your dog to “watch me” and wondered why they still feel wound tight? We dig into the quiet truth most training clips skip: eye contact is a behavior, not a feeling, and pinning a stare rarely resets a stressed nervous system. 

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What if the long pause on your dog’s walk isn’t confusion, but craftsmanship—your senior pup carefully stitching light, shadow, and scent into a clear picture? We unpack how aging reshapes a dog’s senses and why those slower moments are signs of adaptation, not decline. From the bluish haze of nuclear sclerosis to the steady guidance of smell, you’ll hear how vision softens...

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Ever wish your dog would tuck quietly under your legs at a café instead of sprawling in the walkway? We break down a simple, reliable “under” cue that turns public outings from stressful to smooth, giving your dog a clear job and you a calmer experience. You’ll hear exactly how to teach it at home, layer in a relaxed down, and merge both skills so one word cues a tidy tuck ...

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🎙️ This week on The Five-Minute Dog — there’s a little something for everyone!

First, for subscribers, I’m diving into the fallacy of board and train — why those quick-fix programs don’t last if you don’t change your lifestyle at home.

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 🐾 “Don’t Watch Me” — where I explain why teaching a “watch me” cue doesn’t necessarily build the connection you thi...

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Ever feel that jolt of panic when your dog launches up the stairs like it’s race day? We break down a quiet, reliable stair routine that strips away chaos and replaces it with calm control. 

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Ever feel like your dog hears their name and just… doesn’t? We’ve been there, and today we unpack the small everyday habits that quietly teach dogs to tune us out. From name overuse to muddy cues, we show how clarity and consistency turn a distracted dog into a responsive partner without adding more drills or gadgets.

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Most people see a reactive dog and assume a lifetime of lonely walks and awkward sidesteps. We’ve lived that worry, and we also learned a better way. This episode lays out a clear, humane path from fearful reactions to safe, genuine friendships, using distance, timing, and structure instead of force or wishful thinking.

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Think house training is just a timing game? We flip the script and show why success comes from anticipating transitions—not chasing the last potty break. Using real‑life moments like car rides, visitors, naps, and long work sessions, we lay out a simple framework that stacks the odds in your favor: empty before events. It’s a calm, humane strategy that cuts down on accident...

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A split-second lunge at the car door can turn a normal outing into a heart-stopping moment. We break down a simple, repeatable wait routine that replaces door dashes with calm, reliable behavior—so you get safety, control, and peace of mind every time you park. 

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The house feels different when someone is gone—and your dog knows it. Not because they grasp death, but because the rhythms, scents, and routines that shaped their days suddenly vanish. In this heartfelt, practical guide, we walk through the quiet ways dogs grieve and the simple steps that help them find their footing again when absence takes over familiar spaces.

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Thirst doesn’t always speak up when life gets busy—especially for dogs who sprint from sleep to the front door the second we grab the leash. We explore a small, practical skill that pays off fast: teaching a simple “drink” cue so your dog takes a few laps before a walk, a car ride, or a training session where water won’t be nearby.

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Ever wonder whether your dog’s “selective hearing” is just teenage chaos or a sign that something deeper is going on? We walk through a clear, humane framework to tell the difference—using simple observations you can run at home and a checklist we use in the training room. Across five domains—learning speed, retention, problem‑solving, self‑control, and response to novelty—...

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Think your dog is bored of the same loop? Not even close. We pull back the curtain on how dogs read the world through scent and explain why a familiar route can feel brand-new every single day. From shifting wind and humidity to the invisible traces left by people and wildlife, you’ll hear how the “scent map” refreshes constantly—and why your dog’s nose turns routine into r...

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Have you ever wished your dog understood exactly when they're allowed on furniture and when they need to get down? Discover how two remarkably simple commands—"up" and "off"—can transform your relationship with your dog while solving dozens of everyday challenges you might not have considered.

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Have you ever caught yourself asking when you can stop using treats in dog training? While this question appears in nearly every training consultation, its counterpart—when can I stop saying "no" or correcting my dog—almost never comes up. This striking contrast reveals a fascinating bias in how we approach our relationships with our dogs.

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Most of us have heard it before: "A dog is for life." But what happens when that life isn't the one your dog deserves? This raw, honest exploration challenges one of the most persistent taboos in dog ownership—rehoming.

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