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The 5 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.
Episodes
177 episodes
#174 The Dogsplainer
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 cani...
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Episode 174
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#173 Leash Feel: Your Hidden Connection
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 pr...
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Episode 173
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2:53
#172 Anthropomorphizing
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—un...
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Episode 172
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3:04
#170 Reactive Rescue Dogs: The Truth
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...
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Episode 170
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3:33
SUBS Only - Rewiring Your Brain
Ever wondered why your perfectly trained dog suddenly "forgets" commands at the worst possible moments? The surprising truth is that when training falls apart, it's rarely because your dog forgot the cue—it's because you did.
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#168 Breaking Your Dog's Fixation: Pattern Interrupters That Work
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...
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Episode 168
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3:21
#169 The Silent Danger of Dog Overheating
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 pantin...
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Episode 169
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3:28
#166 Breeding Anxiety: The Hidden Cost of High-Energy Dogs
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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Episode 166
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3:47
#165 Dawn and Dusk Dogs
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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Episode 165
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2:03
#164 Buckle Up Pup
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 de...
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Episode 164
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3:42
#161 Setting Boundaries: How to Protect Your Dog's Space in Public
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...
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Episode 161
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3:13
#160 Stop Being Your Dog's Entertainment Director
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 enrichme...
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Episode 160
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3:03
Case Study: Luna the Anxious Mini Aussie
How does a reactive Mini Aussie go from barking at everything to calmly navigating the world? Luna's transformation journey provides a masterclass in addressing canine anxiety at its root.
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16:50
#159 What if...My Dog Bites
What happens when your dog bites someone on your property? The answer might surprise you—and it definitely depends on where you live.
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Episode 159
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3:35
#158 Sorry, My Dog Isn't Taking Visitors Today
Ever found yourself caught between politeness to strangers and protecting your dog? That uncomfortable moment when someone approaches your anxious pet, and social pressure makes you hesitate to intervene? This episode tackles that exact dilemma...
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Episode 158
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2:56
#157 Do You Smell That
Have you ever noticed how your dog transforms when they pick up a fresh scent? Today, what started as a routine morning walk with my dog Scooter turned into a masterclass in canine enrichment—all thanks to perfect timing and another dog who'd j...
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Episode 157
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3:12
#156 Puppy Coordination Challenges
Ever wondered why your puppy can effortlessly launch onto your couch but hesitates when asked to climb a small platform? This fascinating disconnect reveals a key aspect of puppy development that many pet parents miss.
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Episode 156
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2:20
#155 Post-Incident Recovery
The often-overlooked minutes after a negative dog encounter are crucial for shaping how our dogs process and remember these experiences.
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Episode 155
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3:05
#153 Skip The Short Leash
Bringing home a new dog should be an exciting time, but those first walks can quickly become frustrating struggles when your enthusiastic pup pulls you in every direction. Why does this happen so consistently, and what simple change could preve...
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Episode 153
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3:17