Dog Driven Podcast

Dogs Eat Grass Because Their Stomach Is Upset… Right? 🌱🐕We’ve all heard it: “If your dog is eating grass, their stomach must be upset.” But is grass-eating really a reliable sign of nausea?On this e...

What makes a hunting dog unforgettable?In this episode of Dog Driven, Whitney sits down with LaDell Gee to talk about the dog behind some of his most memorable days in the field—Nova.LaDell shares Nov...

The Genetics of a Performance Dog — Part 2: Clear Genetics = Healthy Dog?Your dog's DNA panel came back completely clear. Green checkmarks across the board.So that means your dog is genetically health...

The Genetics of a Performance Dog — Part 1: Good Parents = Good Puppies?If you breed two phenomenal working dogs, you’re guaranteed phenomenal puppies… right?Not exactly.In Part 1 of my Wellness Wedne...

Is your dog constantly licking their paws, scratching their ears, or battling recurring skin infections? What if allergies aren't actually where the problem begins?In this in-depth Wellness Wednes...

Is an exhausted dog really a well-conditioned dog?In this week's Myth Buster Monday, we're breaking down one of the biggest myth's in the sporting dog world: a tired dog is always a traine...

When you're miles from the truck and your dog gets injured, every second matters.In this episode of Dog Driven, Whitney sits down with Geoffrey Greiner, founder of Covey Kits, to discuss why canin...

Walk into any pet store and you'll find shelves lined with joint supplements promising to keep your dog active for years to come—but is glucosamine really worth the investment?In this episode of M...

When we think about canine performance, we often focus on conditioning, nutrition, and training—but one of the most influential performance systems is one we rarely see: the gut.In this Wellness Wedne...

When most people hear the word inflammation, they immediately think of something negative. But the truth is, inflammation isn't the enemy—it's one of the body's most important tools for he...

In this inaugural Myth Buster Monday episode of the Dog Driven Podcast, I'm taking a deep dive into one of the most controversial topics in canine nutrition. From the rise of grain-free diets to t...

In this episode of Dog Driven, we're taking a deep dive into why the off-season is one of the most important parts of building a healthy, confident, and resilient canine athlete. Whether you hunt ...

Water is one of the most powerful performance tools available to your canine athlete, yet it's often the most overlooked. In this episode of Dog Driven, we're exploring why hydration is about ...

What separates a good dog vest from one that's built to perform?In this episode of Dog Driven, I sit down with Austin Koile of ReKoile Outdoors to explore the thought, testing, and innovation behi...

They may be small, but ticks can have a massive impact on your dog's health, performance, and even your hunting season.In this episode of Dog Driven, we're taking a deep dive into one of the m...

What starts with a dog often turns into something much bigger.In this episode of Dog Driven, I sit down with Ed Lynn from Bracey, Virginia, to talk about his journey into the world of Boykin Spaniels,...

From competition coonhounds and racehorses to Master Hunters and professional retriever training, Blake Haddock's journey through the dog world spans more than 35 years.In this episode of Dog Driv...

Understanding Diagnostic Tests Part 2: Urinalysis, Radiology & UltrasoundSpotify Episode Description:Bloodwork is only one piece of the diagnostic puzzle.In Part 2 of the Understanding Diagnostic ...

For nearly 24 years, Dr. Anna Ziedins has dedicated her life to veterinary medicine, hunting, and understanding the incredible bond between dogs and the people who love them. In this episode of Dog Dr...

Bloodwork is one of the most common diagnostic tools used in veterinary medicine, but most dog owners don't fully understand what those numbers mean or why veterinariansrecommend running labs even...

This week on Dog Driven, I sit down with Seth Fontenot of Scout's Retrievers in Ville Platte, LA, a professional gun dog trainer who has spent countless hours developing retrievers, running hunt t...

What’s actually an emergency with your dog… and what can safely wait until morning?In this solo episode of Dog Driven, Whitney breaks down one of the most important skills every dog owner should have:...

This week on Dog Driven, we’re diving deep into one of the most misunderstood — and most important — topics in the sporting dog world: nutrition, metabolism, caloric demand, and how to properly fuel c...

Parasite prevention is about a lot more than “worms.” In this Dog Driven solo episode, we break down the life cycles of common parasites in dogs, how infections happen, why year-round prevention matte...

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, men...

Wellness isn’t something you focus on after there’s a problem—it’s what determines if the problem shows up at all.In this mini episode, we break down what real dog wellness actually looks like, why mo...

Most dogs don’t fail because they aren’t capable—they fail because they were rushed through the process.In this episode, we break down why slowing down in your training isn’t a setback… it’s the faste...

High-drive dogs are built to go.They crash through cattails, launch into cold water, run miles across rough ground, and give everything they have every time we ask.But the reality is this:Most working...

Life gets loud sometimes—and when it does, your dog feels it.In this solo episode, I talk about how the handler’s mindset, stress, and presence shape every training session. From retrievers and protec...

In the working dog world, size gets a lot of attention. Big retrieves. Big water. Big presence.But motor doesn’t come in pounds — it comes in heart.In this episode of Dog Driven, I sit down with Chris...

Different outlets. Same engine.We talk about drive constantly in the working dog world — but we rarely stop to define what it actually means.Is it intensity?Is it prey instinct?Is it aggression?Is it ...

Your Dog Shouldn’t Pay for Your StressWorking dogs are performance animals — but they are also emotional barometers.In this episode of Dog Driven, I am unpacking the science behind handler regulation ...

If their feet fail — everything fails.In this solo episode of Dog Driven, I’m breaking down why paw care isn’t optional for working dogs — it’s foundational. We ask our dogs to power through frozen ma...

In this episode of Dog Driven, I sit down with Todd Renihan of Illinois to unpack a truth that separates average dogs from exceptional partners: the handler matters.Together, we break down how operant...

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...

The off season isn’t a break — it’s where dogs are made.In this solo episode, I’m talking about what we do with our dogs when the season ends and the real work begins. From daily structure and obedien...

There are easier hobbies than this. Easier ways to spend time. Easier ways to live.But if you’re here, you already know—easy was never the point.In this launch episode of Dog Driven, host, Whitney sha...