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 service dog, or simply trying to better understand your dog's behavior, this podcast gives you practical dog training strategies you can actually use. Produced by Alaska Dog Works, Dog Works Radio combines over 30 years of professional dog training experience with real-world stories, expert interviews, and honest conversations about life with dogs. You'll learn practical strategies for: • Puppy training and early socialization • Dog behavior problems and solutions • Recall training and off-leash reliability • Loose leash walking and reactivity • Positive reinforcement dog training • Service dog and therapy dog training • Canine nutrition and health • Real-world obedience training • Building confidence in nervous dogs • Understanding breed behavior and drive • Creating better routines and communication with your dog This podcast is designed for dog owners who are tired of generic advice and want clear, proven training methods that work in the real world. Popular Guests Include: Jennifer Carter (author, canine nutritionist), Melissa McCue-McGrath (author, dog trainer), Lisa Lacy (author), Dr. Vanessa Serratore (veterinarian), Marc Goldberg (author and dog trainer) Popular Topics Include: puppy biting, leash pulling, dog aggression, separation anxiety, recall training, service dogs, therapy dogs, dog nutrition, positive reinforcement, canine behavior, dog training myths, real-world obedience, dog confidence, and living better with dogs. If you are ready to train a calmer, more reliable dog, hit follow and join one of the longest-running dog training podcasts anywhere. Learn more at DogWorksRadio.com
Episodes
Join host Michele Forto as she profiles the Bergamasco Sheepdog on the Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio.
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· How to Get the Best Results out of Dog Training
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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 Prey-Driven Dog
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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 exactly the wrong lesson.
In this episode of Dog Training Unfiltered, Michele Forto explains why dogs learn through consequenc...
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· How to Get the Best Results out of Dog Training
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Join host Michele Forto as she discusses multi-dog agression: rebuilding the pack, on Dog Works Radio
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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 hours at the dog park. Unfortunately, those well-intentioned efforts often create the very behavior problems owners hope to avoid.
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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 success. It isn't passing a certification or completing a program. It's what happens months and years later when trust,...
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 of pressure.
Training is one thing. Real-world performance is another. As Danny and Gunner move beyond controlled environments and into unpredictable situations, thei...
Join host Michele Forto as she discusses reactive rescue dogs on Dog Works Radio.
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<...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 accomplish.
In this episode of Dog Training Unfiltered, Michele Forto explains why board and train programs can be highly eff...
On this episode of The Daily Dog, Michele Forto profiles the Yorkshire Terrier on Dog Works Radio.
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Join host Michele Forto as she discusses Therapy Dogs in Mental Health Practice, What Therapists Need to Know on Dog Works Radio.
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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 is that dogs continue learning throughout their lives. In this episode of Dog Training Unfiltered, Michele Forto breaks down one of the biggest myths in dog training and explains why age is rarely the reason training fails.
You'll learn why older dogs often have advant...
On this episode of The Daily Dog, Michele Forto profiles the Rottweiller on Dog Works Radio.
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Your dog ignores "Sit," pulls on leash, or seems to tune you out. Stubborn? Or is something else happening?
In Episode 5, Michele Forto explains why the "stubborn dog" label often misses the mark and what to do instead. We cover clarity, foundations, distractions, motivation, and practical steps using Alaska Dog Works methods.
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What does leadership have to do with dog training?
More than most people realize.
In Episode 3 of The Journey: Leadership Through Partnership, The Danny and Gunner Story, we explore why so many training plans fail, whether you're working with a service dog, leading a team, or trying to build bet...
On this episode of The Daily Dog, Michele Forto profiles the German Shorthaired Pointer on Dog Works Radio.
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In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto cuts through the noise on one of the most debated topics in dog training: corrections. We shift the focus from internet arguments to what actually works with real dogs and real families. Teaching always comes first. Clarity beats confusion. Great training builds understanding, not just stops unwanted behavior.
On this episode of The Daily Dog, Michele Forto profiles the Beagle on Dog Works Radio.
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Most training failures are not random.
Whether you're working with a service dog, managing a team, or leading an organization, the same problems tend to appear over and over again: unclear expectations, inconsistent standards, and reactive decision-making.
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