{"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":"From Pup to Partner: Building, Maintaining, and Honoring the Working Dog Across Every Life Stage","slug":"from-pup-to-partner-building-maintaining-and-honoring-the-working-dog-across-every-life-stage","published_at":"2026-04-17T20:43:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-driven-podcast-7689662/from-pup-to-partner-building-maintaining-and-honoring-the-working-dog-across-every-life-stage","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-driven-podcast-7689662","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dogdrivenpodcast/episodes/From-Pup-to-Partner-Building--Maintaining--and-Honoring-the-Working-Dog-Across-Every-Life-Stage-e3i2rkd","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10e6777d0/podcast/play/118631501/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-17%2F422303558-44100-2-0ecb6ea2210bc.m4a","summary":"What actually goes into building a working dog? In this episode of Dog Driven , we break down the complete life cycle of a working dog —from puppyhood to senior years—and what’s happening physically, mentally, and behaviorally at every stage. This isn’t surface-level advice. This is about understanding how dogs are truly developed—and where most handlers get it wrong. We cover: How to build confidence and structure in the puppy stage Why adolescence feels like everything is falling apart (and how to handle it) What it takes to maintain peak performance in working dogs The most overlooked factor shortening working dog careers: recovery How to properly support and honor your dog through their senior years If you want a dog that doesn’t just perform—but lasts—this episode will change how you approach training, care, and long-term development. Because great working dogs aren’t just trained… They’re built.","meta_description":"What actually goes into building a working dog? In this episode of Dog Driven , we break down the complete life cycle of a working dog —from puppyhood to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1484,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dog-driven-podcast-7689662/episodes/from-pup-to-partner-building-maintaining-and-honoring-the-working-dog-across-every-life-stage/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/from-pup-to-partner-building-maintaining-and-honoring-the-working-dog-across-every-life-stage.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}