Dog Works Radio
Dog training experts and best-selling authors 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 is a delightful and surprising look at the relationship we have with our K9 buddies.
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Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes best selling author, Jennifer Holland as she talks about her new book, Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence.
You might mostly think of dogs as the furry treat-hounds snoring at the foot of the bed, put on earth solely to provide us with endless feelings of comfort, loyalty, and companionship. But despite their carefree and playful demeanor, dogs possess many kinds of intellig...
Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Dr. Erica Boling, PhD. to talk about her company, Northeast K9 Conditioning, online learning, and much more on this episode of Dog Works Radio.
Dr. Boling is a lifelong educator specializing in online learning, canine sports, and canine massage. You can learn more at https://northeastk9conditioning.com
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The American Kennel Club Government Relations (AKC GR) staff have met with staff of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as key members of Congress to discuss the CDC’s recently finalized rule on the importation of dogs. AKC continues to be concerned with the disproportionate impact the new rule will have on low-risk importations, and shares in the concerns of fanciers and breeders who regular...
Join host Robert Forto as she discusses whether you need a dog trainer or behaviorist on Dog Works Radio.
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...Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Alaskan dog trainer, Destiny Lytle to talk about dock diving dogs, building up relationships and more on this episode of Dog Works Radio.
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Join host Michele Forto as she discusses why dog's don't come when called.
It’s always useful to understand why your dog is exhibiting a certain behavior. For many, it’s down to a lack of training, which you’ll soon learn how to rectify.
However, for other dogs, it could be due to fear or apprehensiveness. They’re worried about being punished, especially if your tone ...
Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the biggest problem she sees with dog owners, it is consistency in training and maintaining a schedule and routine.
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Hello and welcome to Dog Works Radio. I am your host Michele Forto, and I am the lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works. Here we help you develop the best relationship possible with your dog. Today on the podcast we are talking about how to choose the perfect dog trainer on this quick episode.
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Join host Michele Forto on Dog Works Radio as she discusses the benefits of professional dog training.
Training dogs is among the things pet owners know they should do. Knowing where to begin with a dog can be challenging, especially if the new dog is the first pet. There are many compelling benefits of professional dog training.
A dog that is not well-trained may chew...
Join host Michele Forto on Dog Works Radio as she discusses why dogs run away.
You open your front door to pick up a package, and then your dog bolts out and is gone. Or you’re taking a peaceful walk with your dog, and suddenly they’re chasing a rabbit, out of sight. One of a dog owner’s worst nightmares is having their dog run away, yet it’s an all too common, potentially dangerous scenar...
Join host Michele Forto on Dog Works Radio as she discusses why your dog barks and how to manage it.
Dealing with a barking dog can be frustrating and challenging for pet owners. Barking is a natural behavior for dogs; it's one of the main ways they communicate. Yet, when barking becomes excessive or inappropriate, it can lead to issues with neighbors and create a stressful environment wit...
Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the first 48 hours of bringing a dog home on Dog Works Radio.
The first 48 hours can set the tone for your future together you and your K9 Buddy. Bringing a new dog into your home is an exciting and critical time. Whether you've adopted a puppy, an adult, or a senior dog, it's essential to proceed with care, patience, and preparation. Here is a comprehensive guide to he...
Join host Nicole Forto as she presents Common Pet Parent Mistakes
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Join host Nicole Forto as she presents the breed of the week: Beauceron
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Living in Alaska we get a lot of earthquakes. In fact, Alaska has 50-100 earthquakes daily and accounts for 11% of the world’s earthquakes and over half of all earthquakes in the U.S. Alaska is situated in a unique and complex tectonic setting, in which the plates where the earth’s crust is broken into large slabs, move relative to each other.
With all those shakers, we wanted to explore th...
Join host Nicole Forto as she presents the breed of the week: Leonberger
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Join host Michele Forto as she talks about how to break a sweat with your dog.
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Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Kevin Thompson, the founder of one of the fastest dog treat companies in the country, AK Mountain Dog. Kevin tells his remarkable story and how he got started in the business and what is to come.
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Join host Michele Forto as she talks about how to create an exercise plan for your dog.
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Join host Nicole Forto as she presents the four D's of Dog Training
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