{"podcast":{"title":"Doggie Stoic","slug":"doggie-stoic-7686006","podcast_index_feed_id":7686006,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/doggie-stoic/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/doggie-stoic","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/doggie-stoic/20260204_080217_2d7a43c487b03d1f2446569a1b730bcc.png","author":"Happy Go Lucky Dog Company","episode_count":21,"summary":"Welcome to Doggie Stoic, the place where aspiring dog trainers learn how to turn passion into purpose 🐶. Here, you’ll discover how to connect with dogs on a deeper level through calm, confidence, and clear communication. Whether you’re just starting your journey or dreaming of becoming a pro, Doggie Stoic gives you the tools and mindset to train with patience and purpose. Through podcasts, real stories, and practical tips, we help you grow as a trainer — and as a person. Learn from experts, explore the philosophy behind great training, and build the confidence to handle any challenge as well as understand the intricacies of the Dog Training Business. Your path to becoming the trainer dogs trust starts here.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/doggie-stoic-7686006"},"episode":{"title":"The \"Crossover\" Journey: Daniel Wells on the Ethics of Pressure & the Art of Connection","slug":"the-crossover-journey-daniel-wells-on-the-ethics-of-pressure-the-art-of-connection","published_at":"2026-04-09T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/doggie-stoic-7686006/the-crossover-journey-daniel-wells-on-the-ethics-of-pressure-the-art-of-connection","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/doggie-stoic-7686006","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/doggie-stoic/2713442","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/370863/2713442/doggie-stoic/2026_04_09_10_09_31_55a2d28c-c87e-48fb-b49c-b328cced4898.mp3","summary":"Join our Skool community now at: https://www.skool.com/happygoluckydogtraining Stay updated with all things Doggie Stoic & Happy Go Lucky by checking out our newsletter at: https://www.doggiestoic.com/ In this episode of the Doggie Stoic podcast, we sit down with Daniel Wells, a trainer whose journey from \"pure positive\" to balanced training offers a unique perspective on the modern dog training landscape. Daniel shares his evolution from a shelter volunteer to a professional trainer who prioritizes clear communication over rigid ideology. We explore the \"Crossover\" experience, the ethical use of tools like the E-collar, and why the industry’s obsession with labels often hurts the dogs it aims to save. Daniel breaks down the nuance of \"pressure,\" the importance of the \"trained state,\" and how to build a relationship based on trust rather than just treats. Whether you’re a professional looking to expand your toolkit or a pet owner trying to navigate the confusing world of training labels, Daniel’s balanced and empathetic approach provides a roadmap for deeper connection and better results. Follow Daniel Wells: Instagram: @danielwellsdogtraining #DogTraining #DoggieStoic #BalancedTraining #ECollar #CrossoverTrainer #DogBehavior #AnimalWelfare #DogTrainingPodcast #PressureAndRelease #ReactiveDogs","meta_description":"Join our Skool community now at: https://www.skool.com/happygoluckydogtraining Stay updated with all things Doggie Stoic & Happy Go Lucky by checking…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6083,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/doggie-stoic-7686006/episodes/the-crossover-journey-daniel-wells-on-the-ethics-of-pressure-the-art-of-connection/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/doggie-stoic-7686006/the-crossover-journey-daniel-wells-on-the-ethics-of-pressure-the-art-of-connection.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}