{"podcast":{"title":"Canine Handler Fitness Podcast","slug":"canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054","podcast_index_feed_id":7631054,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/podcast_cover_20260616_110659_a8dab7ea1f15a18ad93b53ee02ad3334.png","author":"Liz Joyce","episode_count":57,"summary":"Welcome to the Canine Handler Fitness Podcast, the show that meets dog sport handlers exactly where they are—whether you're just getting started or chasing world-level performance. Hosted by Liz Joyce, leading expert in dog handler fitness. Each bite-sized episode dives into the real physical demands of dog handling, offering practical, compassionate, and performance-driven tips to help you move better, feel stronger, and fuel your performance. We break down the nuances of handler fitness needs, uncover what's holding you back, and build your foundation brick by brick—always with tools you can use right away. Expect short, sharp episodes packed with insight, motivation, and real-world action steps. Because here, fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about giving every handler the tools they need to be strong, mobile, fast, agile, and ready for the ring.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-04T02:19:48.411341+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054"},"episode":{"title":"How to Stop Getting Hurt During Tug Sessions, with Shade Whitesel","slug":"how-to-stop-getting-hurt-during-tug-sessions-with-shade-whitesel","published_at":"2026-01-22T14:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/how-to-stop-getting-hurt-during-tug-sessions-with-shade-whitesel","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/2465451","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/361997/2465451/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/2026_01_17_15_27_58_8c0e1db3-7d37-419b-8247-d5a52b0184b4.mp3","summary":"You’re playing tug. Your dog hits the toy hard. And suddenly your wrist, shoulder, or back lights up. Tugging isn’t just a reward skill for your dog — it’s a physical skill for you. In this episode, I sit down with Shade Whitesel to talk about how to keep tugging fun while reducing injury risk on the handler side. We cover: • Why handlers get hurt during tug • How stance and bracing matter more than you think • Clothing and gear mistakes that increase risk • What to adjust if your dog thrashes or hits hard If you’ve ever walked away from tug feeling sore or unstable, this episode is for you. She also has an incredible FREE webinar you can grab about Location Specific Marker Cues, pick it up here.","meta_description":"You’re playing tug. Your dog hits the toy hard. And suddenly your wrist, shoulder, or back lights up. Tugging isn’t just a reward skill for your dog — it’…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2312,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/episodes/how-to-stop-getting-hurt-during-tug-sessions-with-shade-whitesel/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/how-to-stop-getting-hurt-during-tug-sessions-with-shade-whitesel.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}