{"podcast":{"title":"Dog Driven Podcast","slug":"dog-driven-podcast-7689662","podcast_index_feed_id":7689662,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10e6777d0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dogdrivenpodcast","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/45266292/45266292-1770059462772-ef9ea264c0ecf.jpg","author":"Whitney Kaiser","episode_count":24,"summary":"Dog Driven is a podcast for hunters, trainers, and handlers who live for early mornings, muddy boots, cold retrieves, and the bond built in the field. Hosted by Whitney Kaiser, the show features real conversations on sporting dog training, breeding, mindset, health, and the people shaping elite working dogs. From first retrieves to finished dogs, Dog Driven honors the journey, the work, and the dogs that give us everything.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-03T22:17:28.722825+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-driven-podcast-7689662"},"episode":{"title":"Born With It or Built Over Time","slug":"born-with-it-or-built-over-time","published_at":"2026-02-05T00:26:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-driven-podcast-7689662/born-with-it-or-built-over-time","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-driven-podcast-7689662","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dogdrivenpodcast/episodes/Born-With-It-or-Built-Over-Time-e3elefa","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10e6777d0/podcast/play/115046314/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-5%2F417490259-44100-2-d9c79129a4ec6.m4a","summary":"Is drive something a dog is born with—or something that’s built through training and handling over time? In this episode of Dog Driven , I sit down with the owners of Paragon Retrievers and Gun Dogs out of Sturdivant, MO who have dedicated their lives to raising and placing working dogs to break down one of the most debated topics in the hunting dog world. We talk genetics, bloodlines, early puppy traits, training pressure, and the role handlers play in shaping a dog’s potential. From why dogs from the same litter can turn out completely different, to the mistakes that quietly suppress drive, this conversation cuts through the myths and gets honest about what really creates a great retriever. Whether you’re choosing your first hunting dog or trying to bring out the best in the one you already have, this episode will change how you think about drive—and your role in it.","meta_description":"Is drive something a dog is born with—or something that’s built through training and handling over time? In this episode of Dog Driven , I sit down with t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3665,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dog-driven-podcast-7689662/episodes/born-with-it-or-built-over-time/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-driven-podcast-7689662/born-with-it-or-built-over-time.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}