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Five Minute Dog by Personable Pets Dog Training
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Ever wondered why your Border Collie stares intensely or why your Labrador can't resist carrying your socks around? The answer lies in their DNA.
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Welcome back and I hope you enjoyed this subscribers-only podcast. It's just my way of saying thank you for supporting the show Now. Last time I told you not to blame DNA for everything that your dog does, but today I'm going to give you examples of where science says, yeah, this one really is hardwired. So new research into canine genetics has shown some pretty specific links between certain breeds and certain behaviors. Herding dogs like Border Collies and Australian Shepherds often have gene variations tied to spatial awareness, motor control and intense focus. That eye, that creeping movement. That's not training.
Speaker 1:It is centuries of selective breeding and retrievers tend to carry genes linked to a soft mouth and a strong fetch and carry instinct. That's why your pet lab might proudly parade around with your socks. It's the same wiring that lets working retrievers bring back game without damaging it. And scent hounds like beagles and bloodhounds have genes affecting their olfactory bulb and scent processing. Their noses are built to pick up and hold onto a trail for hours, way beyond what most breeds can do. And those livestock guardian dogs such as the Great Pyrenees show a genetic balance of low prey drive but high territorial awareness, perfect for calmly watching a flock but instantly reacting if something looks like a threat.
Speaker 1:So knowing these instincts are built in doesn't mean you just have to shrug and let them run the show. It means you can channel them. For example, redirect herding into controlled games like Find it or Agility, turn scent obsession into nose work or tracking games. Give digging breeds a designated digging pit and for guardians, train a rock-solid thank you cue to acknowledge their alert barking. When you know what's hardwired, you stop fighting the dog's nature and start using it to your advantage. So between these two podcasts, here's the big picture. Dna gives your dog certain tendencies, and training and daily life shape what they do with them. And when you understand both, you can create a much better partnership.