Dog Works Radio
Dog training experts and best-selling authors Dr. Robert and Michele Forto (A Musher's Dream) take the listener into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs. What does it mean to "own" a dog? Can dogs teach us compassion? How do dogs learn? What are your breed's origins, and what were they bred to do? Dog Works Radio is an award-winning podcast that offers a delightful and surprising look at the relationship we have with our canine companions.
Episodes
In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Robert Forto interviews Sam Spoto, an ER veterinary professional who now works in the pet insurance world. Sam shares how years in emergency medicine shaped the way she thinks about insurance, unexpected vet bills, and the tough decisions dog owners are forced to make when money and medical care collide.
On this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips, Nicole Forto discusses: Separation Anxiety Tips for Dogs of All Ages
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Everyone's a dog trainer these days, or at least, that's what social media makes it look like. But long before the hashtags, flashy reels, and influencer trainers, Alaska Dog Works was already out in the snow and mud, helping families build lasting relationships with their dogs.
In this episode, Michele Forto reflects on m...
What if your dog came when called every single time—not because you had a treat, but because they wanted to?
In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto reveals the three foundational keys to a truly well-trained dog that every handler can use:
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On this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips, Nicole Forto discusses: the Arctic Puppy Foundation Program at Alaska Dog Works
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On this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips, Nicole Forto discusses: Mental Stimulation Games for Dogs
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In this heartfelt episode of Dog Works Radio, host Robert Forto reconnects with long-time friend and author Dorothy Wills-Raftery, known to many as the FiveSibes Mom. Together they discuss her touching new children's book
In this bonus episode, of The Bark. Nicole and Michele Forto dive deeper into task training for service dogs.
On this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips, Nicole Forto discusses: Decompression in Dogs
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In this episode, host Michele Forto breaks down one of the most misunderstood aspects of service dog training: the belief that task training is enough. At Alaska Dog Works, Michele explains why obedience and tasks are just the beginning, and how the real magic happens when d...
On this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips, Nicole Forto discusses: How Do I Motivate My Dog?
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In this powerful interview, host Robert Forto sits down with Robin Lucas, President of Rebel Rescue South Korea, to talk about how one woman's mission turned a struggling Korean shelter into a global rescue organization. Discover how she transformed a 300-dog rescue in Pyeongtaek into a thriving nonprofit, what l...
On this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips, Nicole Forto discusses: Why Does My Dog Only Listen to Me?
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In this bonus Q&A episode of Dog Works Radio, Robert and Michele discuss the logistical hurdles faced with trying to deliver a service dog to a remote town in Alaska that is off of the road sytem.
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Most families hesitate to start dog training for three reasons: cost, time, and that spouse who says, "We don't need it." In this episode, Michelle Forto of Alaska Dog Works breaks down each objection and shows why they don't hold up. You'll learn how training saves money, gives you time back, and creates harmony at home. If you've ever put off training your dog, this conversation will change the...
On this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips, Nicole Forto discusses getting your dog ready for the cold weather ahead.
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In this bonus Q&A, Robert Forto shares his firsthand experiences visiting Rebel Rescue in South Korea. From the resilience of dogs rescued from farm conditions, such as Scooby, to the cultural divide between dogs as family pets versus guardians, this episode explores how rescue culture is evolving as Korea prepares to ban dog meat farms in 2027. Listeners will learn what U.S. trainers can gain from Korean approaches and why the fu...
In this bonus Q&A episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele and Nicole Forto digs deeper into the message behind Stop Looking for Shortcuts: Your Dog Deserves Better. She shares what really happens when families hit the "messy middle" of adolescence, why shortcuts set both owners and dogs up for failure, and how lasting transformation comes from consistency, patien...
In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Dr. Robert Forto sits down with South Korean dog trainer Sarah Jung of Rebel Rescue to explore the evolving dog culture in Korea. From her journey learning positive training methods in the U.S. to her work rehabilitating dogs rescued from farms, like Scooby, a pup with a remarkable story, Sarah shares candid insights into the challenges and hope of giving these dogs a second chance. It's a conver...
In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto takes listeners beyond obedience classes and quick fixes to uncover the true journey of raising a lifelong canine companion. Through real family stories and honest insights, she reveals how lasting transformation happens when training becomes a relationship, not a transaction, between dogs, their people, and ongoing support. If you've ever dreamed o...
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