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Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Dog Works Radio is a dog training podcast for dog owners who want real-world results, better behavior, and a stronger relationship with their dogs. In every episode, professional dog trainers Dr. Robert and Michele Forto break down the dog training advice, behavior challenges, and canine myths that confuse most owners and show you what actually works in everyday life with dogs. Whether you are raising a new puppy, struggling with leash pulling, dealing with barking or reactivity, training a…
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- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
The First Week With a New Puppy: What Nobody Tells You
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but what happens when the cute photos give way to sleepless nights, potty accidents, constant supervision, and a puppy…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsWhat Makes a Professional Dog Trainer? Joe Dickinson of Western States K9 College
In this episode of Dog Works Radio, host Robert Forto sits down with Joe Dickinson, founder and dog trainer at Western States K9 College in Ogden, Utah. Joe…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsWhy Training Beyond the Backyard Matters
Many owners spend hours teaching sit, stay, and come in a quiet room, then watch the whole thing fall apart the moment the sidewalk, the bike, or the farmers…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Give your dog a job before the doorbell rings
Your dog doesn't need to greet everyone who knocks. On The Daily Dog, Nicole Forto walks through threshold manners—the door, the doorbell, and the routine that…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Iseult: A Dual Purpose Sled Dog and Therapy Companion
Iseult is a Seppala Siberian husky who does not live in one box. On The Daily Dog, Nicole Forto tells the story of a calm sled-dog leader who also visits…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Why One Dog Always Seems to Be the Problem
Your dogs mostly get along, until one of them ends up with stitches. On Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto explains why the dog who "starts it" is usually…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsBefore the Streets Are an Ice Rink
Leash pulling is one of the top issues families already try to fix with new harnesses, YouTube videos, and classes. On Dog Works Radio, Robert and Michele…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Your Dog Isn't Disrespecting You
Your dog is not plotting against you. On this episode of The Daily Dog, Nicole Forto draws the line most owners miss: understanding a behavior is not the same…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsWhat Is a Dog Training Strategy Call and Should You Book One?
You know something needs to change with your dog. Maybe walks have become a wrestling match, guests get jumped on at the door, or your dog knows "come" until…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
How to Train a Dog That Seems Untrainable
What do you do with a dog that seems completely untrainable? You give a command and get nothing. You offer treats, and the dog does not care. Toys do not work…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
What Breaks If the Founder Leaves for 30 Days | Family Dog Training Businesses
If the person whose name is on the van disappeared for thirty days, what would actually break at your shop? Not the website. The eval. The hard dog. The…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
From Police K9s to Support Dogs with Dr. Coby Webb
What happens when decades of law enforcement experience, a career working with police K9s, and an interest in officer wellness come together? On this episode…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsWhy Your Dog Listens in Class but Not in Real Life
Your dog sits perfectly in class, walks nicely when the trainer is nearby, and seems to know exactly what you want. Then you get home and everything falls…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsThe 3 Keys to a Well-Trained Dog | What Actually Creates Reliability
This episode covers dog training fundamentals and how to train a dog so you end up with a reliable dog, not just a dog that sits in the kitchen. Michele Forto…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Is My Dog Reactive or Aggressive?
Join host Nicole Forto as she discusses a common question: Is my dog reactive or aggressive? on this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips on Dog Works Radio…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsDon't Sell Your Soul to Social Media
Dr. Robert Forto just left the stage at Podcast Movement in New York. The session: Don't Sell Your Soul to Social Media. Michele Forto brings the talk home…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsDogs, Animal TV, and the Stories Behind the Camera with Rick Dowlearn
What really happens behind the scenes of some of television's most popular animal shows? On this episode of Dog Works Radio, Robert Forto sits down with…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Lead Dog Access Program: Foundation Training for Independence
On this episode we open with a Foundation announcement that belongs on Dog Works Radio: partnership, training, and helping people live more independently with…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsThe Dogs of 9-11
On September 11, 2001, hundreds of working dogs and their handlers answered the call. They searched through twisted steel and concrete, guided people out of…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsStop Leash Pulling: Dog Training That Actually Works in Alaska
If walking your dog feels more like being towed down the trail, the problem probably is not your leash, collar, or lack of exercise. It is the way your dog has…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Will Training Take Away My Dog's Personailty?
Join host Michele Forto on this case study about training and your dog's personality, on this episode of The Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio Other Episodes You…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Why is my dog reactive off leash? | Dog Works Radio
Join host Michele Forto as she discusses why is my dog reactive off leash? on this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips on Dog Works Radio Other Episodes…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Black and Tan Coonhound | The Daily Dog
Join host Michele Forto as she profiles the Black and Tan Coonhound on this episode of The Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio Other Episodes You Will Love · How to…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Service Dog Training in Alaska: What It Really Takes
Service dog training is about much more than putting a vest on a dog and teaching basic obedience. A reliable service dog must have the right temperament…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Your Dog Is the Doctor: How Dogs Improve Your Health with Dr. Dan Guirguis
Other Episodes You Will Love · How to Get the Best Results out of Dog Training Support the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Hearing Support Dogs in Alaska: Why We Start with the Handler and the Right Puppy From Day One
Join host Michele Forto on this case study about, Hearing Support Dogs in Alaska: Why We Start with the Handler and the Right Puppy From Day One, on this…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Will dog training change my dog?
Join host Nicole Forto on this case study about training and your dog's personality on this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips on Dog Works Radio Other…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
English Foxhound | The Daily Dog
Join host Michele Forto as she profiles the English Foxhound on this episode of The Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio Other Episodes You Will Love · How to Get the…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsThe Taylor Swift Effect: Is a Samoyed the Right Dog for You?
Taylor Swift may be famous for being a cat person, but photos of Travis Kelce traveling with a fluffy white Samoyed puppy have people talking. Could celebrity…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
When a Free Service Dog Costs You Three Years
Join host Michele Forto on this case study about When a "Free" Service Dog Costs You Three Years on this episode of The Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio Other…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Back to School Safety and Dog Training
Join host Michele Forto of Alaska Dog Works as she talks about back-to-school safety and dog training on this episode of Dog Works Radio. Other Episodes You…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
The After School Rush and Dog Training
Join host Michele Forto of Alaska Dog Works as she talks about after-school activities with kids and dogs on this episode of Dog Works Radio. Other Episodes…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsThe Kids Are Going Back to School. Is Your Dog Ready?
Join host Michele Forto of Alaska Dog Works as she talks about making sure your dog is ready when your kids head back to school on this episode of Dog Works…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
The American Hairless Terrier | The Daily Dog
Join host Michele Forto as she profiles the American Hairless Terrier on this episode of The Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio Other Episodes You Will Love · How to…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
The Power of Structure and GSD Mixes | The Daily Dog
Join host Michele Forto as she presents a case study on the power of structure and GSD mixes on this episode of The Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio Other Episodes…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsWhy Your Dog Listens at Home but Ignores You Outside
Your dog sits perfectly in the kitchen, comes when called across the living room, and seems to know exactly what you are asking. Then you walk outside, and…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Starting Service Dog Training in Alaska
Join Michele Forto as she presents a case study: Starting Service Dog Training in Alaska, on Dog Works Radio Other Episodes You Will Love · Zombie Dogs Support…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
The Beauceron | The Daily Dog
Join host Michele Forto as she profiles the Beauceron on this episode of The Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio Other Episodes You Will Love · How to Get the Best…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsWhy Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere? What Your Dog Is Really Telling You
Have you ever wondered why your dog follows you everywhere, from the kitchen to the bedroom and sometimes even the bathroom? You are definitely not alone. The…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
The Bulldog | The Daily Dog
Join host Michele Forto as she profiles the Bulldog on this episode of The Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio Other Episodes You Will Love · How to Get the Best…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Military Family Dog Training
Join Michele Forto as she presents a case study: Military Family Dog Training on Dog Works Radio Other Episodes You Will Love · How to Get the Best Results out…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
How Dog Trainers Can Effectively Use AI
Other Episodes You Will Love · How to Get the Best Results out of Dog Training Support the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsThe Superpowers Your Dog Already Has (And How Understanding Them Makes You a Better Trainer)
Have you ever wondered if your dog has superpowers? In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto explores the incredible natural abilities that make dogs…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Wirehaired Vizsla | The Daily Dog
Join host Michele Forto as she profiles the Wirehaired Vizsla on this episode of The Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio Other Episodes You Will Love · How to Get the…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Why Herding Training is Tough in Alaska: And What You Can Do Instead
Join host Michele Forto as she presents a case study: Why Herding Training Is Tough in Alaska: And What You Can Do Instead Other Episodes You Will Love ·…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsDogs Who Change Our Lives: Lara Magallon on Animal Rescue, Faith, and the Stories That Inspire Hope
Dogs have always had an incredible ability to change our lives, often in ways we never expect. In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Dr. Robert Forto sits down…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsArgus, the First Great Dog Story
Discover the timeless story of Argus, the faithful hunting dog from Homer's The Odyssey whose brief appearance has become one of the most unforgettable moments…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Bergamasco Sheepdog | The Daily Dog
Join host Michele Forto as she profiles the Bergamasco Sheepdog on the Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio. Other Episodes You Will Love · How to Get the Best Results…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Jack Russell Reactivity on Leash: Real Client Story: Building Impulse Control in a Prey-Driven Dog
Join host Michele Forto as she discusses a client story, case study about, a Jack Russell Reactivity on Leash: Real Client Story: Building Impulse Control in a…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsStop Repeating Yourself: How Dogs Really Learn | Dog Training Unfiltered
Do you find yourself saying "sit" three or four times before your dog finally listens? You're not alone, but repeating commands may be teaching your dog…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
The Poodle | The Daily Dog
Other Episodes You Will Love · How to Get the Best Results out of Dog Training Support the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Multi-Dog Aggression: Rebuilding the Pack
Join host Michele Forto as she discusses multi-dog agression: rebuilding the pack, on Dog Works Radio Other Episodes You Will Love · Zombie Dogs Support the…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsIs Socialization Really That Important? What Most Dog Owners Get Wrong
What does it really mean to socialize your dog? Many dog owners believe socialization means letting puppies meet every dog, greet every stranger, and spend…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsLeadership Through Systems, Trust and Long-Term Success
What happens after the training ends? In the final episode of The Journey: Leadership Through Partnership, Robert and Michele Forto explore the true measure of…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Service Dogs, Leadership, and Performance Under Pressure
In Part 4 of The Danny and Gunner Story, Robert and Michele Forto explore the moment every leader, team, and service dog partnership eventually faces: the test…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Reactive Rescue Dogs: The Joey Story
Join host Michele Forto as she discusses reactive rescue dogs on Dog Works Radio. Other Episodes You Will Love · Zombie Dogs Support the Show This episode was…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsDo Board and Train Programs Actually Work? The Truth Every Dog Owner Should Know
Thinking about sending your dog to a board and train program? Before you make that investment, it's important to understand what these programs can and cannot…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Yorkshire Terrier | The Daily Dog
On this episode of The Daily Dog, Michele Forto profiles the Yorkshire Terrier on Dog Works Radio. Other Episodes You Will Love · Zombie Dogs Support the Show…
- Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
Therapy Dogs in Mental Health Practice, What Therapists Need to Know
Join host Michele Forto as she discusses Therapy Dogs in Mental Health Practice, What Therapists Need to Know on Dog Works Radio. Other Episodes You Will Love…
Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service DogsCan You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks? Senior Dog Training Myths Explained
Many dog owners believe they missed their chance to train their dog because they waited too long. Whether your dog is six, eight, ten, or even older, the truth…