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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
149 episodes
#149 The Frustration Factor
Have you ever found yourself calling your dog repeatedly, each time with a sharper tone and tighter jaw, only to have them seemingly ignore you even more? That frustrating cycle isn't about disobedience—it's about miscommunication.
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#148 "Something Better is Coming": The Art of Teaching Leave-It
Mastering the "leave it" command transforms your relationship with your dog, but most pet owners never progress beyond the basic training room version. This fundamental disconnect explains why so many dogs who "know" leave it still lunge for ch...
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Episode 148
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4:27
#147 A Rewarding Dinner
Ever felt guilty about not having enough time for dog training? What if the solution was hiding in plain sight—in your dog's dinner bowl?
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Episode 147
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3:07
#146 Your attention is teaching your dog to bark more, not less.
Why does your dog keep barking no matter what you do? The answer might surprise you - you could be accidentally reinforcing the very behavior driving you crazy! This eye-opening episode dives into the psychology behind dog barking and reveals h...
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Episode 146
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3:53
#145 Only When We are Home Alone
Dogs struggle with generalizing commands across different environments, which is why your perfectly trained pup might suddenly "forget" everything when guests arrive or you're at the park. This isn't stubbornness but a genuine failure to unders...
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Episode 145
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3:22
#144 When your dog crosses a line, you're the one responsible.
Have you ever considered the legal implications of where exactly your dog walks during neighborhood strolls? A fascinating Judge Judy case provides a wake-up call for pet owners everywhere about respecting property boundaries and understanding ...
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Episode 144
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#143 Management Always Fails
Ever had that heart-stopping moment when your dog slipped through an open gate? You're not alone. Management tools—gates, crates, leashes, fences—are essential safeguards for our dogs, but they share one critical flaw: they eventually fail....
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Episode 143
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3:15
#142 Strategically is Better Than Frequently
Struggling with house training your dog despite countless potty breaks? You might be missing the crucial element that determines success.
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Episode 142
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2:20
#141 IIs My Dog a Mind Reader?
Have you ever wondered how your dog seems to know you're leaving the house before you've even grabbed your keys? That seemingly psychic connection isn't supernatural—it's the result of your dog's remarkable ability to read your body language wi...
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Episode 141
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2:32
#140 Fear in Rescue Dogs: The Underexposure Reality
Ever looked at your cowering rescue dog and assumed they must have suffered terrible abuse? Think again. This eye-opening episode of the 5-Minute Dog podcast challenges the common misconception that most fearful rescue dogs are victims of mistr...
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Episode 140
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2:56
#139 2 Houses Up
Have you ever felt guilty about not taking your dog for that long neighborhood walk? This episode flips the script on what makes a quality dog walk, showing why a quick "sniff walk" is better than no walk at all.
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Episode 139
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2:11
#138 Consent and Safety: Why Standing Dogs Make Better Interactions
Have you ever considered how a dog's position affects their comfort when being petted by strangers? This eye-opening discussion challenges the conventional wisdom that dogs should sit during interactions with unfamiliar people.
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Episode 138
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2:12
#137 Walks Cannot Be All About You
Ever wonder why your dog seems just as energetic after a brisk walk as before it? The answer might surprise you. While we humans often view walks primarily as physical exercise, our dogs experience them completely differently.
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Episode 137
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#136 Distance Makes the Sit Grow Stronger
"Sit" seems like the simplest command until you ask your dog to do it from across the room. Suddenly, your well-trained pup comes running to you before planting their bottom on the ground. Sound familiar?
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Episode 136
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3:17
#135 Game Day Dog Woes
Your four-legged friend might be your constant companion, but that doesn't mean they share your love for baseball, soccer, or little league games. In this eye-opening episode of the 5-Minute Dog, we tackle a difficult truth many pet parents nee...
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Episode 135
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3:01
#134 3 is Better than One
Breaking up your energetic dog's exercise into multiple shorter walks throughout the day works better than one long walk because it addresses their natural energy cycles. Young and high-energy dogs experience multiple bursts of energy daily, ma...
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Episode 134
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2:36
#133 Sit is NOT the Gold Standard
Is Sit all that and a bag of chips?
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Episode 133
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#132 Why Your Dog's Perfect Recall Is Slowly Disappearing
The recall command requires ongoing reinforcement throughout your dog's life, not just during initial training. Behavior that gets consistently rewarded stays strong, while recalls without payoffs gradually deteriorate as dogs lose motivation t...
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Episode 132
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3:14
#131 Teaching Your Dog to Drop: From Toys to Treasures
Struggling with a dog who turns everyday objects into prized possessions? The drop command might be your salvation – but only if you teach it properly. This essential skill transforms potential tug-of-war struggles into smooth interactions base...
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Episode 131
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3:11
#130 Stand, Sniff, Wiggle: How Dogs Really Want to Meet You
Ever thought you were being polite by asking a dog to sit before petting them? This eye-opening episode challenges a common habit that might actually be stressing out our canine friends. In just five minutes, we dive into why forcing dogs to si...
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Episode 130
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2:36
#129 Scared Pup or Worried Woofer? A Tale of Two Emotions
What's really going on when your dog tucks their tail or paces restlessly? These behaviors might look similar, but they can signal completely different emotional states that require distinct approaches to address.
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Episode 129
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4:15
#128 Training in Reverse: Why Starting at the End Works
Discover the game-changing training technique that professional trainers rely on for teaching complex behaviors and reliable commands. Backchaining flips traditional training methods upside down by teaching the last step of a behavior first, th...
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Episode 128
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#127 Reverse Gear for Your Dog
Ever dropped something fragile in front of your dog and wished you could instantly move them away from danger? The "back up" command might be the most underrated skill in your dog training toolkit, offering benefits far beyond the average trick...
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Episode 127
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#126 The Two-Walk Balance
Ever wondered why your daily dog walks sometimes feel like a constant tug-of-war between what you want and what your dog needs? The secret to a happier, more balanced canine companion might be simpler than you think.
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Episode 126
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3:48
#125 Breaking Old Habits
Training new cues is easy, but using them consistently in real-life situations presents a significant challenge. Understanding why this happens can help us be more patient with ourselves and our dogs as we work through the learning process....
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Episode 125
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