Dog Driven Podcast

About Dog Driven Podcast

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.

Publisher

Whitney Kaiser

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jan 2026

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   S1 E42 WELLNESS WEDNESDAY - The Performance Dog Joint & Bone Health Deep Dive - Disease, Injury, Prevention, Treatment & Building a Dog for Longevity

   Joint health is about a lot more than hip dysplasia — and orthopedic disease doesn’t only affect senior dogs. In this Wellness Wednesday deep dive, we’re breaking down the joint and bone conditions every sporting, working, and performance dog owner should know about, from puppyhood through the senior years. We’ll cover hip and elbow dysplasia, osteoarthritis, cruciate ligament disease, OCD, patellar luxation, growth plate injuries, angular limb deformities, panosteitis, HOD, fractures, septic arthritis, immune-mediated joint disease, osteosarcoma, and more. We’ll also dig into the options available when orthopedic problems occur — including veterinary diagnostics, surgery, rehabilitation, pain management, nutrition, weight management, conditioning, environmental modifications, and supportive therapies. Most importantly, we’ll talk about what you can do before there’s a problem: choosing genetics thoughtfully, supporting appropriate puppy growth, keeping your dog lean, building muscle, progressing workload gradually, prioritizing recovery, and learning to recognize subtle changes in movement and performance. Because a dog doesn’t have to stop working to be hurting — especially when drive tells them to keep going. We can’t prevent every orthopedic disease or injury. But we can reduce the risks we can control, recognize problems earlier, and make informed decisions that support comfortable movement for the long haul. The goal isn’t just building a dog that can perform today. It’s building an athlete that can still comfortably do what they love years from now. 🎙️ Wellness Wednesday | Dog Driven Joint & Bone Health in Performance Dogs: Disease, Treatment, Prevention & Longevity

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   S1 E41 MYTH BUSTER MONDAY “Hip Dysplasia Is Just a Genetic Problem”

   Is hip dysplasia really just a genetic problem? In this Myth Buster Monday episode, we break down one of the most common misconceptions surrounding canine orthopedic health. Genetics absolutely matter — but they’re only one piece of a much bigger picture. We’re talking about how growth, body condition, nutrition, exercise, development, and environment can all influence orthopedic health, why even puppies from health-tested parents can still develop hip dysplasia, and why good genetics should be viewed as a strong starting point — not a guarantee. If you’re raising a hunting dog, sport dog, working dog, or any canine athlete, this episode will help you better understand how the choices you make during development can impact long-term soundness and performance. And stay tuned for Wellness Wednesday, where we’ll go even deeper into hip dysplasia, joint disease, bone conditions, treatment options, and ways to support lifelong orthopedic health.

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   2 Sept 2026

   S1 E40 The Genetics of a Performance Dog — Part 4: Is “Best to Best” Really Best?

   You have an incredible female. You find the most accomplished stud you can—the titles, the pedigree, the performance record, the genetics. Breed the best to the best and you should get even better puppies… right? Not necessarily. In the final installment of The Genetics of a Performance Dog, we’re taking everything we’ve learned throughout this series and asking the question that ultimately matters: How do you actually choose the right breeding pair? Because the most impressive dog available isn’t automatically the best dog for your dog. In Part 4, we dive into complementary breeding and why a thoughtful cross requires looking far beyond titles and accomplishments. We discuss performance versus production, evaluating the entire family behind a dog, and why siblings and previous offspring may tell you things a championship résumé cannot. We also explore: Why breeding should start by honestly evaluating your own dog Why complementary breeding doesn’t mean trying to “average out” serious weaknesses The difference between drive and usable drive Why temperament and the ability to regulate and recover matter in a performance dog Why structure is about function—not just appearance The importance of durability and longevity in working families Why health testing should be the starting point, not the finish line Why COI, pedigrees, DNA panels, and titles are tools—not breeding decisions The danger of chasing the hottest stud Why an exceptional performer isn’t automatically an exceptional producer The questions breeders—and puppy buyers—should be asking before a litter is ever produced Ultimately, responsible breeding isn't about stacking the two most impressive résumés. It's about understanding what each dog brings, what each dog lacks, what their families consistently produce, and whether those two genetic packages actually make sense together. Throughout this four-part series, one theme has remained constant: Responsible breeding is about managing probability—not guaranteeing outcomes. The goal isn't to produce the most extreme dog, the most fashionable pedigree, or the puppy with the most impressive names behind it. It's to produce healthy, functional, stable, durable dogs capable of doing the work they were bred to do—and hopefully doing it for a very long time. 🎙️ Part 4: “Is ‘Best to Best’ Really Best?” concludes The Genetics of a Performance Dog on Dog Driven. Better dogs. Better lives. Through knowledge.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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