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It doesn't sound like you humanize your dog. It sounds like a normal pet/human relationship. You don't make her wear sweaters and shoes and all, do you? lol

Have you tried feeding her before you take her out? If I can't take her for a walk or anything, I feed my dog first, then take her out. I don't know if that would help, just thinking out loud. If you try it, very easy on the running with a full stomach.

Also, is it possible she is distracted when outside? It always takes my dog longer when we walk and she's sniffing around. Again, on the days when its just a potty break, I just stand in one spot and she runs around me for a while. If she gets too into a single spot, I say 'go potty' to make her move and in a few moments we're done.