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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.
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- Sep 16, 202642 min
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 DrivenJoint & Bone Health in Performance Dogs: Disease, Treatment, Prevention & Longevity
- Sep 14, 202610 min
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.
- Sep 2, 202630 min
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 dogWhy complementary breeding doesn’t mean trying to “average out” serious weaknessesThe difference between drive and usable driveWhy temperament and the ability to regulate and recover matter in a performance dogWhy structure is about function—not just appearanceThe importance of durability and longevity in working familiesWhy health testing should be the starting point, not the finish lineWhy COI, pedigrees, DNA panels, and titles are tools—not breeding decisionsThe danger of chasing the hottest studWhy an exceptional performer isn’t automatically an exceptional producerThe questions breeders—and puppy buyers—should be asking before a litter is ever producedUltimately, 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.
- Aug 26, 202632 min
S1 E39 The Genetics of a Performance Dog — Part 3: Does Linebreeding Lock In the Good Traits?
If an incredible dog appears multiple times in a pedigree, are you really “locking in” the traits that made that dog great?Not exactly.In Part 3 of our Wellness Wednesday series, The Genetics of a Performance Dog, we’re diving into one of the most debated topics in dog breeding: linebreeding, inbreeding, COI, and genetic diversity.Breeders have used linebreeding for generations to create consistency and preserve desirable characteristics within a family of dogs. But there’s an important catch:Genetics don’t know which traits you wanted doubled.In this episode, we break down:What linebreeding actually means geneticallyLinebreeding vs. closer forms of inbreedingHomozygosity and why it can increase predictabilityWhy recessive traits can emerge when related dogs are bredWhat coefficient of inbreeding—or COI—actually tells usWhy pedigree depth matters when comparing COI numbersPedigree COI vs. genomic measures of inbreedingWhy a low COI doesn’t automatically mean a better or healthier breedingInbreeding depression and long-term population healthThe popular-sire effect and how successful performance dogs can dramatically influence a gene poolWhy outcrossing isn’t automatically the answerThe constant balancing act between consistency and genetic diversityWe’ll also talk about why linebreeding itself shouldn’t automatically be labeled “good” or “bad.” It’s a breeding strategy—and understanding the family behind the pedigree matters just as much as the number attached to it.Because when you linebreed on an exceptional dog, you don’t get to select only the drive, marking ability, structure, trainability, or temperament you loved.You’re concentrating the genetic package—not just the traits you can see.🎙️ Part 3 of The Genetics of a Performance Dog challenges us to stop breeding pedigrees and numbers in isolation and start asking a better question:What are we concentrating—and do we understand the family well enough to justify it?
- Aug 24, 202614 min
S1 E38 Myth Buster Monday “Dogs Eat Grass Because Their Stomach Is Upset”
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 episode of Myth Buster Monday, we’re digging into why this common behavior is a lot more complicated than it seems. While gastrointestinal discomfort can play a role, dogs may eat grass for a variety of reasons—including normal foraging behavior, feeding patterns, environmental enrichment, and simply because they like it.We’ll break down the difference between casual grazing and the frantic grass-eating that may deserve a closer look, what other signs of GI discomfort owners should watch for, and why changes in your dog’s normal behavior often tell us more than the grass-eating itself.For working and sporting dogs especially, those subtle changes can matter. Knowing your dog’s normal is one of the most valuable tools you have.🎙️ In this episode:Why grass-eating doesn’t automatically mean nauseaWhy some dogs vomit after eating grassCasual grazing vs. frantic grass-eatingBehavioral, dietary, and GI factors to considerSigns that warrant a conversation with your veterinarianWhy patterns matter more than one isolated behaviorThe takeaway: Grass-eating isn’t a diagnosis—it’s a behavior. Look at the whole dog, not just the grass.🐾 Driven dogs deserve informed owners.
- Aug 21, 20261h 11m
S1 E37 The Dog Behind the Hunt: LaDell Gee & Nova
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 Nova’s story from the beginning, including how she came into his life, her development as a hunting dog, the challenges they worked through, and the moments when everything started to click. We dive into memorable retrieves, lessons learned in the field, the evolution of their communication, and what it really means to build a partnership with a dog over season after season.We also talk about the other side of performance: conditioning, recovery, knowing when your dog has had enough, and learning to read the individual dog in front of you.But this episode isn’t just about retrieves or successful hunts. It’s about the relationship that develops along the way—and how, eventually, the dog beside you can become more important than the birds you’re chasing.Because the birds fade.The dogs don’t.🎙️ Featuring LaDell Gee with association to Salt Creek Ammunition🐾 Nova’s story, training & development🦆 Memorable hunts and retrieves💪 Caring for the canine athlete🤝 Building trust between dog and handler❤️ Appreciating the seasons we get with great dogsStay Dog Driven.
- Aug 19, 202637 min
S1 E36 The Genetics of a Performance Dog — Part 2 Clear Genetics = Healthy Dog
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 healthy… right?Not necessarily.In Part 2 of our Wellness Wednesday series, The Genetics of a Performance Dog, we're digging into what genetic testing actually tells us—and, just as importantly, what it doesn't.We'll break down the difference between DNA testing and health screening, what clear, carrier, and affected results actually mean, and why a dog being a carrier for certain recessive conditions doesn't automatically mean that dog is unhealthy—or should automatically be removed from a responsible breeding program.We also dive into:Clear × clear, clear × carrier, and carrier × carrier breedingsWhy genetic probabilities don't guarantee the makeup of an individual litterAutosomal recessive inheritanceWhy not every genetic disease follows the same rulesGenetic risk versus genetic destinyWhy orthopedic, cardiac, eye, and other breed-appropriate screenings still matterThe importance of family history and longevityWhy eliminating every carrier can have unintended consequences for genetic diversityHow responsible breeders can use testing to manage risk rather than chase genetic perfectionFor performance dogs, health is about far more than a DNA report. These dogs need bodies and minds capable of running, swimming, retrieving, hunting, recovering, and remaining functional for years—and understanding the genetics behind them is only one piece of that puzzle.A green genetic panel doesn't mean zero risk. A carrier result doesn't automatically mean a bad dog.The real question is: Do we understand the information well enough to use it responsibly?🎙️ This is Part 2 of The Genetics of a Performance Dog, a four-part Wellness Wednesday series from Dog Driven.
- Aug 12, 202631 min
S1 E35 The Genetics of a Performance Dog Part 1: Good Parents = Good Puppies
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 Wednesday series, The Genetics of a Performance Dog, we’re breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding breeding: that great parents automatically produce great puppies.We’ll explore how genetics actually influence the dogs we see in the field, including genotype vs. phenotype, polygenic traits, heritability, genetic recombination, environmental influence, and why littermates from the exact same breeding can turn out remarkably different.We’ll also talk about what titles and pedigrees can—and can’t—tell us, why the dog standing in front of you represents much more than genetics alone, and why evaluating a breeding means looking beyond just the sire and dam to the larger family behind them.Whether you’re a breeder, trainer, handler, or searching for your next performance prospect, understanding genetics can help you ask better questions and set more realistic expectations.Because responsible breeding isn't about guaranteeing the outcome.It's about stacking the deck toward the traits we want while understanding that biology still deals in probabilities.🎙️ A pedigree is a probability—not a promise.This is Part 1 of The Genetics of a Performance Dog, a four-part Wellness Wednesday series from Dog Driven.
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