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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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235 episodes
#224 Helping Your Dog Cope With Loss and Change
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 qu...
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Episode 224
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#223 Control the threshold, control the chaos
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 eve...
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Episode 223
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3:29
#222 Plan the Potty, Win the Day
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...
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Episode 222
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3:29
#221 How to Pick a Dog Trainer You’ll Actually Trust
Feeling stuck between loud opinions and your dog’s real needs? We’ve been there. Today we map the messy landscape of dog training so new and seasoned owners can make clear, confident choices. We start by calling out a common problem: gaslightin...
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6:59
#220 Same Park, New Stories
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 t...
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Episode 220
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3:34
#219 Adolescence or Something Deeper?
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...
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Episode 219
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3:31
#218 Convenience vs. Instinct: When a Sip Becomes a Skill
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...
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Episode 218
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3:07
#217 Beyond the Stigma: The Courage to Choose What's Best for Your Dog
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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Episode 217
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2:22
#216 Dog Training's Double Standard: Treats vs. "No"
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...
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Episode 216
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3:22
#215 SUBS Only The Myth of No-Pull Harnesses
The Five Minute Talk podcast tackles one of the most persistent myths in the dog training world – the magical "no-pull harness." If you've ever found yourself being dragged down the street by an enthusiastic canine companion, you've probably be...
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Episode 215
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#214 Up and Off: Two Cues Every Dog Should Know
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 ...
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Episode 214
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3:54
#213 Is Wildlife Worry Smart or Paranoid?
Have you ever found yourself second-guessing vacation plans because of wildlife concerns? You're not alone. In this thoughtful exploration of pet safety during travel, I dive into the real considerations that ultimately changed my summer vacati...
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Episode 213
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3:22
#212 Dogs know things we don't—they just can't tell us.
Ever wondered why your dog suddenly stops to intensely investigate a seemingly ordinary drainpipe or tire? The mystery behind these peculiar canine behaviors reveals a fascinating truth about how our four-legged companions experience the world....
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Episode 212
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3:23
#210 Beyond the Bite: Dogs and Fatal Attacks
Are certain dog breeds inherently more dangerous? It's a question that resurfaces after every tragic dog attack headline, but the answer isn't as straightforward as many believe.
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Episode 210
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2:55
#209 Finding Balance at the Beach
Have you ever found yourself hurrying your dog along, only to realize they're experiencing an entirely different world than you are? This week at the beach, my thrice-daily walks with Scooter across the sand dunes became an unexpected mastercla...
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Episode 209
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2:53
#208 Beyond the Chase: Understanding Your Dog's True Motivations
"Prey drive" gets tossed around in dog training conversations as if it explains everything from bicycle chasing to lunging at joggers. But what if we're missing the mark? This eye-opening episode cuts through the confusion about what prey drive...
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Episode 208
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#207 SUBS Only - Trainers as Sellers
Have you ever wondered about those supplement recommendations flooding your social media feed from dog trainers? In this eye-opening subscriber-exclusive episode, I pull back the curtain on a troubling trend in the dog training industry that pe...
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#206 Dog Meet Kid; Kid Meet Dog
Fear of dogs is a common and completely natural experience for many children. When Ginger, an enthusiastic young dog, was scheduled to meet grandchildren who were both excited and nervous about the encounter, it presented the perfect opportunit...
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Episode 206
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4:55
#205 Every Dog Deserves a Beach Day
Ready to hit the road with your four-legged friend? Whether you're planning a beach getaway like me and Scooter or any other adventure, traveling with your dog requires some extra preparation—but the shared joy makes it all worthwhile.
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Episode 205
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4:08