{"podcast":{"title":"The Dog Behind The Human","slug":"the-dog-behind-the-human-6472985","podcast_index_feed_id":6472985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-dog-behind-the-human/","website_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-dog-behind-the-human/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/82e36248-e497-46ad-8d0d-cae9e17ced37/White-Blue-and-Yellow-Modern-Personal-Show-Podcast-Cover.jpg","author":"Siri Media Productions","episode_count":10,"summary":"The Dog Behind The Human is a podcast hosted by Dog Coach Francis that explores the relationship between dogs and the people who love them — from the science of behavior and the realities of training, to the culture, controversies, and untold stories of the dog industry. Each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really means to live with, raise, and understand a dog in today's world. Whether it's a deep dive into a training debate, an honest conversation with a fellow dog professional, or an unexpected guest who just happens to have a great dog story — the show is always rooted in one belief: that understanding your dog starts with understanding yourself. Expect candid discussions, expert insight, and the kind of conversations that dog owners actually need to hear — not just the polished talking points, but the real stuff. The controversies. The mistakes. The breakthroughs. If you've ever wondered why your dog does what it does, or what kind of human you are to your dog, this is the podcast for you. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and join the pack.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dog-behind-the-human-6472985"},"episode":{"title":"The Labrador Retriever: What Nobody Tells You About the World's Most Popular Dog","slug":"the-labrador-retriever-what-nobody-tells-you-about-the-world-s-most-popular-dog","published_at":"2026-03-18T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dog-behind-the-human-6472985/the-labrador-retriever-what-nobody-tells-you-about-the-world-s-most-popular-dog","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dog-behind-the-human-6472985","url":"https://the-dog-behind-the-human.captivate.fm/episode/the-labrador-retriever-what-nobody-tells-you-about-the-worlds-most-popular-dog","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/464a70a7-718d-4fc6-b235-d9d0b0e357ba.mp3","summary":"The Labrador Retriever: What Nobody Tells You About the World's Most Popular Dog The Labrador Retriever tops every popularity list — but popularity doesn't mean people actually understand the dog. In this episode, Coach Francis goes deep on what the Lab really is beneath the friendly face: a high-drive working breed built for cold water retrieves, relentless energy, and a food motivation that can work for you or against you depending on how you manage it. We cover the three things every Lab owner needs to hear, why obesity in Labs is one of the most preventable tragedies in pet ownership, and why the behaviors driving you crazy aren't problems — they're signals from an under-utilized dog. If you have a Lab, are thinking about getting one, or just want to understand why the world's most popular dog is also one of the most misunderstood, this episode is for you.","meta_description":"The Labrador Retriever: What Nobody Tells You About the World's Most Popular Dog The Labrador Retriever tops every popularity list — but popularity doesn'…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1822,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dog-behind-the-human-6472985/episodes/the-labrador-retriever-what-nobody-tells-you-about-the-world-s-most-popular-dog/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dog-behind-the-human-6472985/the-labrador-retriever-what-nobody-tells-you-about-the-world-s-most-popular-dog.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}