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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Your Dog Is Talking. Are You Listening? Understanding Dog Body Language	06 Nov 2026	00:16:37
Your dog has probably been telling you they're uncomfortable, frustrated, or overwhelmed long before they bark, growl, or snap. The question is, have you been paying attention? On this episode of Dog Works Radio, Nicole Forto explores one of the most overlooked parts of dog ownership: understanding canine body language. A wagging tail doesn't always mean a happy dog. A quiet dog isn't necessarily a comfortable dog. And that guilty-looking expression you see when your dog gets caught doing something wrong? It might mean something entirely different than you think. Nicole explains how dogs communicate through subtle changes in posture, movement, facial expressions, and behavior. She also discusses why owners need to pay closer attention to their own body language and how inconsistent communication can create confusion during training. You'll learn how to recognize early warning signs of stress, understand the difference between a relaxed dog and one that's freezing, and build a stronger relationship by respecting your dog's communication. Your dog doesn't need to speak your language to communicate. They've already been talking. It's time to learn how to listen. Learn more about real-world dog training at AlaskaDogWorks.com. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see what drive your dog is in and how to start training for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best possible relationship with your dog. Take your dog training to the next level with our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn
	Sam's Story: What It Really Takes to Train a Service Dog	05 Nov 2026	00:12:50
What does it really take to prepare a service dog for a life of travel, independence, and supporting someone with medical and mobility needs? On this episode of Dog Works Radio, Nicole Forto introduces us to Sam, a Labrador Retriever with a unique training journey. Unlike many service dogs, Sam is spending his entire two-year training program living with professional trainers at Alaska Dog Works in Willow, Alaska. His future handler travels extensively and works remotely, which means Sam must learn much more than basic obedience. From navigating busy public spaces and transportation to settling quietly in restaurants and airports, his training focuses on confidence, adaptability, and remaining calm in unpredictable environments. Nicole shares what Sam's first year has looked like, including how recorded voice commands and scent items helped him become familiar with his future handler before they met. You'll also hear why playtime, rest, and learning the art of doing nothing are essential parts of developing a reliable working dog. Learn more about the Lead Dog Service Dog Program at AlaskaDogWorks.com. Subscribe to Dog Works Radio for practical training advice, real-world stories, and insights from the professional trainers at Alaska Dog Works. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see what drive your dog is in and how to start training for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best possible relationship with your dog. Take your dog training to the next level with our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn
	Turkey Day Prep: Getting Your Dog Ready for the Big Meal \| Dog Works Radio	03 Nov 2026	00:11:43
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, not this weekend. Michele Forto of Alaska Dog Works walks through a simple plan to keep your dog safe and calm while the kitchen fills with turkey. Choose one place (crate, closed room, or mat) and tell every adult. Practice leave it with kibble (not turkey), off the counter, and a real settle while you move around the kitchen. Then the hard rule: good behavior does not get paid in skin, gravy, bones, or drippings. Onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, chocolate, xylitol, alcohol, and corn cobs are never treats. Short daily sessions now beat a long practice the night before. Your dog is part of the family; he just needs his own place, a job he understands, and food that won't send him to the vet on Friday. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best possible relationship with your dog. Take your dog training to the next level with our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Flying Puppies in Cargo: Airline Rules, Hotels, Rental Cars & Airport Timing (Maine to Alaska)	03 Nov 2026	00:09:17
Michele Forto breaks down the actual logistics of bringing two very different 8-week-old puppies home from New England to Alaska: Skoll (Seppala Siberian) and Durin (German Shepherd). You'll hear the non-negotiables (health certificates within 10 days, crate size rules, Alaska Airlines climate-controlled cargo at $200 each), what Enterprise actually requires for pets in crates, why online hotel "pet-friendly" listings aren't contracts, the real timeline at Boston Logan guest services, and the three habits that turned a multi-day pickup into a repeatable routine. Includes the checklist covering health certificates, crate requirements, hotel confirmation questions, and airport timing. Sponsored by Alaska Dog Works. Use code DOGWORKS for 20% off training at AlaskaDogWorks.com. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best possible relationship with your dog. Take your dog training to the next level with our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Can You Take Your Dog to the Polling Place? Election Day Rules for Dog Owners	02 Nov 2026	00:08:11
Election Day is here. Michele Forto of Alaska Dog Works keeps it non-political and practical: most polling places do not allow family dogs inside. The only exception is trained service dogs protected by the ADA. She explains why the "I Voted" sticker photos usually show dogs outside or actual service dogs, why even a "friendly" polling place is a high-stress environment for most dogs, and why leaving your dog tied up or in the car (especially in Alaska in November) isn't the kind choice. The episode then pivots to the three core skills, place, leash manners around strangers, and confidence in chaos, that help dogs handle polling places, Thanksgiving, hardware stores, and guests. A practical checklist for November 3 is included. Sponsored by Alaska Dog Works. Winter board-and-train camps are filling; check AlaskaDogWorks.com for Black Friday details. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best possible relationship with your dog. Take your dog training to the next level with our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Is my dog anxious or frustrated? \| Dog Works Radio	30 Oct 2026	00:15:58
Your dog barks at everything, pulls toward other dogs, and loses it when something exciting happens. Is it anxiety, or has your dog never been taught how to handle frustration and stimulation? Nicole Forto breaks down the difference on The Daily Dog. Key show-notes points: Behavior is information: two dogs can look the same for very different reasons (fear, frustration, overwhelm). Knowing a cue at home does not mean the dog can perform it over threshold. Start under threshold, teach alternatives, and stop confusing exposure with progress. Realistic expectations and management are part of good training 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best possible relationship with your dog. Take your dog training to the next level with our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	The First Week With a New Puppy: What Nobody Tells You	29 Oct 2026	00:24:48
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 who seems determined to bite everything in sight? In this episode of Dog Works Radio: The Daily Dog, host Nicole Forto welcomes Michele Forto for an honest conversation about the first week with a brand-new puppy. Both professional dog trainers recently brought home eight- and nine-week-old puppies, and they're sharing what life has really been like behind the scenes. Nicole introduces Durin, her new German Shepherd puppy, while Michele shares Skoll's adventures as a Seppala Siberian Husky puppy. From challenging crate-training sessions and unexpected potty accidents to early obedience lessons and puppy biting, they explain why even experienced trainers face frustrations during those first few days. You'll hear practical advice about establishing a consistent puppy training routine, managing crying in the crate, teaching bite inhibition, introducing basic commands, and helping your puppy adjust to a new home. Nicole and Michele also discuss the importance of handling exercises, supervision, and realistic expectations during those early weeks. Whether you're preparing to bring home your first puppy or you're already wondering what you've gotten yourself into, this episode offers a realistic look at puppy ownership and the training foundation that begins the moment your new companion walks through the door. Ready to start your puppy's training journey? Visit AlaskaDogWorks.com to learn more about professional puppy training programs, virtual training, and personalized support for your family. Listen to Dog Works Radio on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best possible relationship with your dog. Take your dog training to the next level with our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	What Makes a Professional Dog Trainer? Joe Dickinson of Western States K9 College	27 Oct 2026	00:39:34
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 specializes in custom in-home behavior modification for pet dogs and also runs a federally approved certification program that teaches aspiring trainers both the methodology and the business side of the industry. Unlike subscription-based certifications, students complete a structured program with human-graded work, one-on-one mentoring, live classes, and ongoing alumni support. Key topics covered: - Why Joe got into dog training (starting with a Border Collie at age 12 and harsh old-school herding methods) - The biggest issues pet owners face right now: leash reactivity and dogs being forced into socially awkward human situations - How she approaches reactivity — understanding the history, then teaching dogs (and owners) that "we don't have to say hi to everyone" - The powerful "make eight new friends and bring them to dinner" analogy - Board-and-train vs. private lessons: foundation first, then client accountability - A difficult Airedale case involving bite history, household stress, muzzle training, and eventual success with a new baby in the home - What actually qualifies someone to call themselves a professional dog trainer - Why measurable outcomes and clear client expectations matter more than titles - The industry's lack of regulation and the importance of continuing education - Why trainers should support each other instead of competing in silos - Joe's two podcasts: Training Through the Eyes of the Dog (for pet owners) and The Dog Trainer's Blueprint (for trainers) This conversation is especially useful for pet owners dealing with reactivity and for anyone thinking about becoming (or already working as) a professional dog trainer. Connect with Joe Dickinson: - Website: [westernstatesk9college.com](https://www.westernstatesk9college.com) - Instagram: @WSK9College - Facebook: Western States Canine College / Western States K9 College - Podcasts: Training Through the Eyes of the Dog & The Dog Trainer's Blueprint 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best possible relationship with your dog. Take your dog training to the next level with our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Why Training Beyond the Backyard Matters	20 Oct 2026	00:11:19
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 market appears. On Dog Works Radio, Robert and Michele Forto explain why the real test of training is not the backyard; it is the environment where you actually live with the dog. The AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU) title is one practical framework for that gap. It asks the dog to ignore food on the sidewalk, cross a street calmly, stay under control around traffic and bicycles, and remain polite in public buildings. Those are not flashy tricks. They are the skills that make a dog safer and easier to include in everyday life, whether you live in downtown Anchorage or just want to walk the trailhead without a meltdown. Key points Foundational commands matter. They count only if they hold up when distractions are real. The Urban CGC builds on the standard Canine Good Citizen and takes those behaviors into sidewalks, traffic, crowds, and public buildings. To earn the official CGCU title, a dog must already hold a CGC certificate and pass the urban exercises. The title is not a service-dog or therapy-dog certification. Alaska dogs face the same challenges: busy parking lots, trailheads, farmers' markets, airports, veterinary clinics, and pet-friendly stores. A dog that is perfect in the training building but ignores you outside hasn't finished the learning process. Proofing closes the gap. Confidence is built by gradual, guided exposure, not by avoiding the hard environments. This episode's question Can your dog ignore food on the sidewalk, stay calm when a bicycle passes, and cross a street without pulling—or does the training still live only in the backyard? 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best possible relationship with your dog. Take your dog training to the next level with our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Give your dog a job before the doorbell rings	16 Oct 2026	00:14:09
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 keeps the dog out of the chaos before Halloween visitors arrive. Yelling "no" while the dog loses its mind at the front door is not a training plan. Nicole shows how to give the dog a clear job (a settle spot away from the doorway), practice it when the house is quiet, then raise the difficulty so the routine still holds when the doorbell actually rings. Key points A threshold is any transition point: front door, gate, doorway. The dog needs clear expectations there, not hope. Charging the door, barking at the delivery person, or rushing an open doorway are patterns that paid off. Change the pattern. Give the dog a job. Every time the doorbell rings or someone knocks, the next step is the same: go to the settle spot and stay there while you handle the door. Build the skill with no distractions first. Then add the sound of a knock or doorbell from a phone. Then practice while you walk toward the door and open it. A settle in a quiet living room is not the same skill as a settle when a costumed stranger is on the porch. Context matters. Do not use Halloween night as the training experiment, especially if the dog has a history of fear or aggression around strangers. Training and management work together. Introduce decorations and costume pieces calmly, in small doses. Reward observation and calm. Do not force interaction. The same skills make ordinary days better: deliveries, visitors, open doors. This episode's question Does your dog actually know what to do when somebody comes to the door, or have you just been hoping they will figure it out? 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best possible relationship with your dog. Take your dog training to the next level with our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Iseult: A Dual Purpose Sled Dog and Therapy Companion	15 Oct 2026	00:11:03
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 elementary schools, races campers, bikejores, and keeps the mouse patrol on high alert. Iseult was raised by dog trainers who work with therapy and service dogs and also keep sled dogs. She became the clear example of a dual-purpose dog: focused and composed on the line, affectionate and playful with kids, and serious about her unofficial security detail. Key points - Leadership on a sled team is not always the loudest dog. Sometimes the calm one sets the tone. - A dual-purpose dog can excel at serious work and still be the one who demands coconut-scented hugs. - School visits and therapy work use the same reliability that makes her steady on the trail. - Adventure Dog Club work (bikejoring, obstacle courses, camp) gives her jobs that use her natural drive. - Mouse Patrol is the playful side of a dog who was built to notice movement and investigate. - Working dogs were not designed only to exist in the house. Giving them real jobs produces better dogs and better stories. This episode's question: What job or adventure could your dog actually do that would use the abilities they already have? Credits The Daily Dog with Nicole Forto. Dog Works Radio is a First Paw Media production, sponsored by Alaska Dog Works. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best possible relationship with your dog. Take your dog training to the next level with our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Why One Dog Always Seems to Be the Problem	14 Oct 2026	00:09:23
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 responding to a quiet signal the other dogs have been sending for days. If you have more than one dog and you keep thinking, "If we just fixed that one, the house would settle," this episode is for you. Michele breaks down the triangle: the manager dog who doesn't always growl, the independent dog who pushes back, and why both humans have to see the same picture before teaching any new command. Key points In a house with three dogs, the hierarchy is a triangle, not a straight line. It shifts when a dog joins or leaves. One dog usually manages space, who gets close to people, the best bed, the food bowl. The manager often does it with body blocks, stares, or a lowered head that the owners have stopped noticing. The second dog usually goes along. The third, often more independent, refuses and pushes back. Fights often start with the third dog, but the manager often makes the first move by saying, "Not right now." Breed is information, not an excuse. Traditional Alaskan huskies are often pack- and people-oriented and, once rules are clear, food-motivated. Karelian Bear Dogs and certain Laikas are bred to work at a distance and make their own decisions. You do not convince them by repeating the cue louder. Late neutering (after the dog has already learned patterns) can change the individual dog while the other dogs still treat him as the old version. That mismatch can look like random aggression. The first step in an in-home session is not a new sit. It is watching who moves when people enter, who steps between the others, and what happens when attention lands on one dog. Both adults must use the same words, interrupt the same way, and reward the same behaviors so the dogs stop testing which person is easier. For the manager dog, people now make the access decisions. For the independent dog, find what actually motivates her and make the rules clear so cooperation is a choice, not a surrender. For the older dog, give clear ways to leave so he does not have to choose between fighting and freezing. This episode's weekly action Choose a time when your dogs are together, and you are not rushed. Watch them for five minutes without saying anything. Who moves first when you open the door? Who stands between the other two? Who gives a look that says enough without making a sound? Write it down. Do not try to fix anything yet. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best possible relationship with your dog. Take your dog training to the next level with our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Before the Streets Are an Ice Rink	13 Oct 2026	00:10:13
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 Forto explain why a dog that walks perfectly for twenty minutes indoors falls apart on the Coastal Trail or in a Wasilla parking lot, and why the gap gets dangerous once the sidewalks turn to ice. The walk only continues when the leash is slack. If the leash is tight, you stop. No speech, no negotiation. Timing matters more than the collar. Practice the same short route every day while the ground is still dry so the habit is already in place when the dark, icy walks of November and January arrive. Key points - Pulling works for the dog because it gets them to the next smell faster. When the leash is tight, following keeps the cycle going. - Proper equipment can help you manage the walk. It does not teach the dog how to walk. - Three practical rules: the walk continues only on a slack leash; timing (hands, feet, when you start moving again) is the owner's job; practice in the places you actually walk. - A dog that walks perfectly after a long hike is usually just tired. That doesn't carry over to a short, dark Tuesday night walk. - Start now. Two short practices beat one long struggle in the driveway. Choose one daily route. - Real examples from Anchorage/Valley clients and from work with volunteers at Rebel Rescue in South Korea show the same principle: build the routine before the hard environment. This episode's question If your dog is dragging you to the mailbox today, what happens when that same pull happens on ice in the dark? Weekly action Choose one route you walk every day. Every time the leash gets tight, stop. When it loosens, go. Keep the sessions short. Start while the ground is dry. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best possible relationship with your dog. Take your dog training to the next level with our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Your Dog Isn't Disrespecting You	09 Oct 2026	00:24:26
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 as tolerating it. Jumping, leash pulling, counter surfing, and a stolen sock are not revenge. They are patterns that paid off. Nicole walks through the third option between "he's disrespecting me" and "he's just being a dog": teach the behavior you want, set the boundary, and follow through every time. Key points Disrespect is a human word. Dogs learn by what happens next. The useful question is not "why is he defying me?" It is "what is he getting out of this?" A growl is communication. Take it seriously. Do not punish the signal and leave the situation in place. A boundary is not a punishment. It is the rule of the house, and it only exists if it holds when you are tired. Repeating come, or swapping in "come here" and "come on, buddy," teaches the dog the first word does not count. Official cue: COME. Release is BREAK. A solid sit in the living room is not a solid sit at the trailhead. That is a training gap, not stubbornness. You can have expectations without being angry. This episode's question Before you say "my dog is disrespecting me," ask: does my dog actually understand what I am asking, in this place, right now? 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	What Is a Dog Training Strategy Call and Should You Book One?	06 Oct 2026	00:18:36
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 something more interesting appears. But what actually happens when you contact a professional dog trainer? In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto explains what a strategy call with Alaska Dog Works is and, just as importantly, what it isn't. A strategy call isn't a sales pitch or a free training lesson. It's a focused conversation about what is happening with your dog right now, what your family wants to change, and what needs to happen next. Michele also explains why everyone involved in the training decision should be part of the conversation. When one person wants change but another hasn't heard the same information, training can stall before it even begins. The goal is to get the household working from the same plan and move from talking about the problem to actually addressing it. If you've been wondering whether it's time to talk with a professional dog trainer, this episode will help you understand what to expect before scheduling that first call. What is a strategy call? 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	How to Train a Dog That Seems Untrainable	02 Oct 2026	00:13:04
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. Praise does not work. Eventually, you start wondering whether the dog simply cannot be trained. In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Nicole Forto challenges that assumption. Some dogs are confused or distracted. Others have learned that if they ignore their owner long enough, the owner eventually gives up. And then there are genuinely difficult dogs that are highly independent, defensive, reactive, or willing to make their own decisions. The conversation becomes even more important when those decisions create a safety problem. If a dog has a history of biting people or other dogs, owners cannot simply continue allowing unrestricted interactions and hope the next encounter goes better. Management, boundaries, and controlled access become part of responsible training. Nicole also explores what happens when food is not motivating. Treats, toys, and praise can all be useful training tools, but they are not the only things a dog values. Movement, sniffing, freedom, exploring, interaction, and access to the environment can become meaningful parts of training. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	What Breaks If the Founder Leaves for 30 Days \| Family Dog Training Businesses	30 Sep 2026	00:14:32
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 refund. Saturday. Michele Forto is solo on this episode of Dog Works Radio. She talks to owners of family-run dog training businesses in rural and mid-size markets, private lessons, group class, board-and-train, service and therapy work, where family is on the books and the founder is still the bottleneck. Get the handout at https://dogworksradio.com/handoff In this episode Why a thin local list is not the real ceiling Drive time, seasons, and word of mouth as operating rules The four stalls: eval, hard case, refund, Saturday exception Family system vs. training floor in the same building Criteria, consequences, consistency—for the dog and the next trainer The one page to write if someone left for four days Free worksheet The 30-Day Handoff (two pages): dogworksradio.com/handoff Connect Podcast: https://dogworksradio.com Training: https://alaskadogworks.com Worksheet: https://dogworksradio.com/handoff 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	From Police K9s to Support Dogs with Dr. Coby Webb	29 Sep 2026	00:36:10
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 of Dog Works Radio, Robert Forto talks with Dr. Coby Webb, a retired captain with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department who spent much of her 28-and-a-half-year law enforcement career working with dogs. Her experience included patrol dogs, bloodhounds, detection dogs, and supervising a canine unit that included 26 dogs. Coby shares what life is really like as a police K9 handler, how different breeds are selected for different jobs, and why the relationship between a handler and working dog extends far beyond a normal shift. She also tells the story of launching a bloodhound program and explains why training dogs in the environments where they will actually work matters. The conversation then turns to her work with Guide Dogs of the Desert and an unexpected idea that began when a dog trained for guide work simply did not enjoy being a guide dog. Coby brought the dog into her workplace as a pilot program and discovered how much of an effect he had on employees dealing with demanding, stressful work. That idea grew, and Coby says she has now placed more than 70 dogs across the United States. Robert and Coby also discuss her work imprinting dogs on the odor associated with cortisol so they can gravitate toward people experiencing stress without performing a conspicuous formal alert. The goal is to give the handler a chance to start a conversation while keeping the dog engaged with the person. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Why Your Dog Listens in Class but Not in Real Life	25 Sep 2026	00:05:35
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 apart. That does not necessarily mean your dog forgot the training. It may mean the training was never built to survive real life. In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto from Alaska Dog Works explains why dogs often learn the environment surrounding a behavior instead of developing a skill they can perform anywhere. Sitting quietly inside a training facility is very different from responding when a runner appears on a trail, a visitor knocks at the door, or a moose catches your dog's attention. Michele also explains why training the owner matters just as much as training the dog. At Alaska Dog Works, the goal is not a dog that performs beautifully for an hour in class. It is a dog and owner who can take those skills into walks, doorways, trails, public spaces, winter conditions, and everyday Alaska life. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	The 3 Keys to a Well-Trained Dog \| What Actually Creates Reliability	22 Sep 2026	00:12:38
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 shares the dog training philosophy Alaska Dog Works uses after 30+ years: clear communication, structure, and follow-through. If your dog listens at home and falls apart in real life, start here. Listen for: why repeating cues teaches the wrong lesson, why you cannot out-train a bad rehearsal schedule, and the one key to install this week. Companion article: alaskadogworks.com/the-3-keys-to-a-well-trained-dog/ This week's action: pick one key: communication, structure, or follow-through — and keep it consistent for seven days. Questions or ready for a plan? Book a strategy call at alaskadogworks.com. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Is My Dog Reactive or Aggressive?	18 Sep 2026	00:08:30
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 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Don't Sell Your Soul to Social Media	17 Sep 2026	00:15:45
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. Podcasters were told to post more, clip more, and feed the algorithm. That builds a business on rented land. When an account is restricted, reach collapses, or a host deletes a library by mistake, you find out what you actually own. Michele covers borrowed vs owned audiences, the path from show to site to offer to list to home, and three moves before your next episode: turn it into a ten-minute magnet, say one URL twice, deliver it by email. If you cannot reach them without the app, they are not your audience. Get the one-pager: DogWorksRadio.com/soul 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Dogs, Animal TV, and the Stories Behind the Camera with Rick Dowlearn	15 Sep 2026	00:33:23
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 television producer and showrunner Rick Dowlearn, whose career has taken him into veterinary clinics, wildlife facilities, remote communities, and animal stories across North America and beyond. Rick has worked on animal-focused productions for Nat Geo Wild, Disney+, Discovery, and Animal Planet, including several seasons connected to Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet. Rick shares what a showrunner actually does, how production crews capture real veterinary and animal stories without interfering with the professionals doing the work, and why dogs often create some of the most memorable moments on screen. The conversation also explores wildlife rehabilitation, his experiences filming in Alaska, the Yukon, and Belize, and why storytelling can make information about animals far more memorable. Robert and Rick also discuss the changing media landscape, from traditional television to YouTube and podcasts, and whether a video podcast is really a podcast at all. Rick introduces his latest project, The Animal Show with Gozer and Rick, inspired in part by his relationship with his French Bulldog, Gozer, and his desire to continue telling the stories of people whose lives revolve around animals. If you love dogs, veterinary television, wildlife stories, podcasting, or simply want to know what happens when the cameras start rolling on an animal TV production, this episode offers a fascinating look behind the curtain. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Lead Dog Access Program: Foundation Training for Independence	13 Sep 2026	00:03:19
On this episode we open with a Foundation announcement that belongs on Dog Works Radio: partnership, training, and helping people live more independently with their dogs. The Team and Trail Foundation is now accepting applications for the Lead Dog Access Program. This is a Foundation program, not a commercial Alaska Dog Works enrollment. Selected teams receive the complete Lead Dog service dog curriculum at a discounted Foundation rate of $9,600. Up to six placements are available each year. Priority is given to veterans and people living with PTSD, people with mobility, psychiatric, or autism-related disabilities, and applicants from rural Alaska and other underserved communities. Applying does not guarantee selection. Use the official application only. Apply: https://teamandtrail.com/lead-dog-access-program/ Questions: explore@teamandtrail.org Support the program: https://donorbox.org/team-and-trail-foundation-ldap 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	The Dogs of 9-11	11 Sep 2026	00:09:45
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 the World Trade Center, recovered those who were lost, and offered comfort to firefighters and recovery workers during one of the darkest moments in American history. In this special episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto remembers the dogs of 9/11 and the handlers who trusted them to do extraordinary work under extraordinary conditions. The episode shares stories of dogs including Sirius, Roselle, Salty, Apollo, Trakr, and Bretagne, while also exploring the lasting effect September 11 had on search-and-rescue training, veterinary research, and how we understand working dogs. The episode also closes with a personal connection. Robert and Michele later named a litter of their own sled dogs after 9/11 rescue dogs, including Tikva and Bretagne, giving this remembrance a connection that extends well beyond the history books. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Stop Leash Pulling: Dog Training That Actually Works in Alaska	08 Sep 2026	00:06:25
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 learned the walk. In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto from Alaska Dog Works explains why dogs pull, how owners accidentally reinforce the behavior, and why equipment alone rarely solves the problem. She breaks down the importance of timing, teaching the dog that a slack leash keeps the walk moving, and practicing the behavior where it actually matters: neighborhoods, parking lots, sidewalks, trails, and busy Alaska trailheads. A reliable walk should work whether you are heading through Wasilla on a Tuesday or Anchorage on a Saturday. The goal is not simply getting your dog tired enough to stop pulling. It is training both ends of the leash so the behavior holds up in real life. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Will Training Take Away My Dog's Personailty?	05 Sep 2026	00:12:27
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 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Why is my dog reactive off leash? \| Dog Works Radio	04 Sep 2026	00:07:30
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 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Black and Tan Coonhound \| The Daily Dog	03 Sep 2026	00:07:23
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 Get the Best Results out of Dog Training Support the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Service Dog Training in Alaska: What It Really Takes	02 Sep 2026	00:10:08
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, learn specific disability-related tasks, demonstrate strong public-access behavior, and continue performing consistently in the real world. In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto explains what service dog training really looks like in Alaska. She discusses how service dogs differ from therapy dogs and emotional support animals, how dogs are evaluated for service work, why training commonly takes 18 to 24 months, and what owner-trained teams should expect. You'll also hear about challenges unique to Alaska, including winter weather, limited daylight, wildlife, long travel distances, ferries, small aircraft, and fewer training resources in rural communities. Most importantly, Michele explains why choosing the right dog and setting realistic expectations from the beginning can make the difference between a successful working team and a frustrating experience. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Your Dog Is the Doctor: How Dogs Improve Your Health with Dr. Dan Guirguis	01 Sep 2026	00:27:16
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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Hearing Support Dogs in Alaska: Why We Start with the Handler and the Right Puppy From Day One	29 Aug 2026	00:07:10
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 episode of The Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Will dog training change my dog?	28 Aug 2026	00:07:42
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 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	English Foxhound \| The Daily Dog	27 Aug 2026	00:07:57
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 Best Results out of Dog Training Support the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	The Taylor Swift Effect: Is a Samoyed the Right Dog for You?	25 Aug 2026	00:06:20
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 influence suddenly make the Samoyed one of the next must-have dog breeds? In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto looks beyond the celebrity buzz to discuss what families need to know before bringing home a Samoyed. These beautiful northern working dogs are intelligent, social, active, and independent, with coats that require serious maintenance. Michele also explains why sudden breed popularity can create problems when people choose dogs based on appearance rather than temperament and lifestyle. From early training and exercise to grooming, responsible breeding, recall, leash manners, and learning to settle, there is much more to living with a Samoyed than the picture-perfect puppy seen online. Before falling in love with the latest celebrity dog, ask the question that really matters: Does this breed actually fit your life? 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	When a Free Service Dog Costs You Three Years	22 Aug 2026	00:07:12
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 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Back to School Safety and Dog Training	21 Aug 2026	00:09:31
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 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	The After School Rush and Dog Training	19 Aug 2026	00:09:15
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 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	The Kids Are Going Back to School. Is Your Dog Ready?	18 Aug 2026	00:07:55
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 Radio. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	The American Hairless Terrier \| The Daily Dog	13 Aug 2026	00:07:18
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 Get the Best Results out of Dog Training Support the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	The Power of Structure and GSD Mixes \| The Daily Dog	13 Aug 2026	00:06:08
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 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Why Your Dog Listens at Home but Ignores You Outside	11 Aug 2026	00:11:44
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 suddenly it feels like all that training disappeared. In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto explains why your dog probably has not forgotten their training and is not deliberately ignoring you. Instead, dogs often struggle to generalize behaviors from one environment to another. Add new smells, other dogs, wildlife, traffic, people, and dozens of other distractions, and a simple command can suddenly become much harder. You will learn how to gradually move training from the house into the real world, why distance from distractions matters, how to choose better rewards outdoors, and why repeatedly giving the same command can actually weaken your training. Michele also discusses using tools such as a long line to safely develop a more reliable recall. The goal is not simply to have a dog that behaves during a training session. It is to build a dog that can use those skills at home, around the neighborhood, on trails, during trips, around guests, and wherever life takes you. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Starting Service Dog Training in Alaska	06 Aug 2026	00:04:27
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 the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	The Beauceron \| The Daily Dog	06 Aug 2026	00:09:24
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 Results out of Dog Training Support the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere? What Your Dog Is Really Telling You	04 Aug 2026	00:10:50
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 so-called "Velcro dog" is something many dog owners know very well, but there is more behind this behavior than simple affection. In this episode of Dog Works Radio, we discuss why dogs follow their people, how reinforcement and daily routines can encourage the behavior, and why breed tendencies, boredom, insecurity, and attachment can all play a role. We also discuss the difference between a dog that simply enjoys being near you and one that may struggle when you are out of sight. Most importantly, you will learn how to encourage healthy independence without damaging the relationship you have built with your dog. If your four-legged shadow seems to follow every step you take, this episode will help you better understand what your dog may be communicating and what to do next. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	The Bulldog \| The Daily Dog	31 Jul 2026	00:07:17
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 Results out of Dog Training Support the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Military Family Dog Training	30 Jul 2026	00:06:31
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 of Dog Training Support the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	How Dog Trainers Can Effectively Use AI	30 Jul 2026	00:04:59
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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	The Superpowers Your Dog Already Has (And How Understanding Them Makes You a Better Trainer)	28 Jul 2026	00:13:50
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 one of the most remarkable animals on the planet. From their extraordinary sense of smell and incredible hearing to their ability to read human emotions and even detect changes in our health, dogs experience the world in ways we can barely imagine. You'll also discover how understanding these instincts can make you a better dog owner and trainer. Learn why scent work is one of the best forms of mental exercise, what your dog's body language is really saying, and how working with your dog's natural abilities instead of against them leads to happier, more successful training. Whether you're raising a puppy or sharing your life with a senior dog, this episode will give you a new appreciation for your four-legged companion. 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 Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
	Wirehaired Vizsla \| The Daily Dog	24 Jul 2026	00:07:17
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 Best Results out of Dog Training Support the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook \| Instagram \| LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.

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