Episode
How Dog Training Turned Into A Relationship With My Dog That Carried Me Through War, Divorce, And Starting Over
- Podcast
- The Dog Who Asked for More: Turning Dog Training Guilt Into a Better Relationship With Your Dog
- Published
- Jul 1, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1181
- Processing state
not_requested- Canonical source
- https://thedogwhoaskedformore.com
Actions
POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-turning-dog-training-frustration-into-a-deeper-relationship-with-your-dog-6733519/episodes/why-dog-training-turned-into-a-relationship-with-my-dog-that-carried-me-through-war-divorce-and-starting-over/transcription-requests
Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-turning-dog-training-frustration-into-a-deeper-relationship-with-your-dog-6733519/why-dog-training-turned-into-a-relationship-with-my-dog-that-carried-me-through-war-divorce-and-starting-over.md
Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.
Summary
What happens when the dog beside you stops being part of the job and becomes the one constant in your life? After years of dog training, deployments, Secret Service missions, and life-changing transitions, Paul Bourgeois discovered that his military working dog, Rroddie, was giving him something far beyond protection or performance. Through war, divorce, retirement, and the difficult transition back to civilian life, Rroddie became the one thing that stayed the same when everything else changed. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the deepest relationships with dogs often develop during the hardest seasons of life. How military working dogs support their handlers in ways that go far beyond their official training. What losing a heart dog can teach you about stability, grief, and the bonds that continue long after they're gone. If you've ever felt like your dog carried you through something you couldn't explain to anyone else, this conversation will stay with you long after the episode ends. Connect with Paul https://www.instagram.com/pbourgeois881/ 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience coming to you. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fuelthepodcast Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog's behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we'll talk through what's going on. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow 📧 [email protected] This podcas…