Dog Works Radio Shows

Join host Michele Forto, the lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works, as she discusses ten ways to enjoy Mother's Day with your dog on Dog Works Radio.  To support our show, please go to our Patreon page. ABOUT DOG WORKS RADIO: Dog training experts and best-selling authors Robert and Michele Forto (A Musher's Dream) take the listener into dogs' scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world. What does it mean to "own" a dog? Can dogs teach us compassion? How do dogs learn? What are your breed's origins, and what were they bred to do? Dog Works Radio is an award-winning podcast that is a delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 buddies. ABOUT ROBERT FORTO: Robert Forto is the training director of Alaska Dog Works, a podcaster and business coach who helps entrepreneurs all over the country create sustainable business success. Whether through her podcast, his dog training business, or one of his trainings, you will quickly realize that you can be the best dog owner possible.    CONNECT FURTHER WITH

Did you know that your dog knows your secrets? That’s right; your K9 Buddy knows EVERYTHING about you. On today’s show, we will dive deep and learn that your dog knows if you are generous if you do not like someone, and EVEN if you have had a fight with your spouse. To support our show, please go to our Patreon page. ABOUT DOG WORKS RADIO: Dog training experts and best-selling authors Robert and Michele Forto (A Musher's Dream) take the listener into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs. What does it mean to "own" a dog? Can dogs teach us compassion? How do dogs learn? What are your breed's origins and what were they bred to do? Dog Works Radio is an award-winning podcast that is a delightful and surprising look at the relationship we have with our K9 buddies. ABOUT MICHELE FORTO: Michele Forto is the lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works, a podcaster and business coach who helps entrepreneurs all over the country create sustainable business success. Whether it is through her podcast, her dog t

Join host Michele Forto, the lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works as she discusses the 13 Puppy Training Mistakes on Dog Works Radio. Okay… so you just got your first puppy. This little bundle of joy is full of energy and puppy breath but I would be remiss if I did not let you in on a little secret…training starts today. Yep, right now. On this episode, I will give you 13 puppy training mistakes and how YOU can avoid them. To support our show please go to our Patreon page.

Join host Michele Forto, the lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works as she discusses 9 Etiquette Rules Every Dog Owner Needs to Memorize on Dog Works Radio.  Yes, you love your dog, and you'd like to take them with you wherever you go. But is your dog well-behaved around people and other pets? Here's how to be courteous and responsible as dog owner. To support our show please do so on our Patreon page. 

Join host Robert Forto, the training director of Alaska Dog Works as he welcomes Dr. Doug Mader to Dog Works Radio.  Dr. Doug Mader is a triple board-certified veterinary specialist and has been a veterinarian for over three decades. He is an internationally recognized speaker, has written three best-selling medical textbooks and numerous book chapters and scientific publications, and has had long-standing pet columns in the Long Beach Press-Telegram, Reptiles magazine, and the Key West Citizen. Dr. Mader is the recipient of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Award, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Achievement Award, and the Fred L. Frye Lifetime Achievement Award for Veterinary Medicine, and is a seven-time winner of the North American Veterinary Community Speaker of the Year award and a four-time winner of the Western Veterinary Conference Educator of the Year award. He is also a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine in the UK. Dr. Mader practiced in California for many years but lives

Join host Michele Forto, the lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works, as she discusses the true cost of owning a dog on Dog Works Radio. Dogs provide immeasurable benefits to their owners’ lives, including companionship, stress reduction, unconditional love, and more. It’s impossible to put a price on all your dog does for you. But you can put a price on what it costs you to own them. And it may be far higher than you expect. In fact, many people underestimate the expenses that come with responsible dog ownership. Before you bring a dog into your life, know what you’re in for. Recent data from the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and LendEDU, a financial education website, will help you prepare a realistic budget for your pet. Please consider supporting our show on Patreon for exclusive perks, including our aftershow. Robert and Michele Forto host Dog Works Radio, taking listeners into dogs' scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship w

Join host Michele Forto as she presents Choosing the Right Puppy on Dog Works Radio.  Congratulations on making the exciting decision to bring a puppy or dog into your home. Whether your new addition will be your first dog or another in a long line of family pets, and whether you’re looking for a new purebred puppy or an older rescue dog, we’re here to guide you in picking the best dog for your personality and lifestyle. Dog Works Radio is hosted by Robert and Michele Forto and takes listeners into dogs' scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 Buddies.

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top dog breeds of 2022 on Dog Works Radio.  Dog Works Radio is hosted by Robert and Michele Forto and takes listeners into dogs' scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 Buddies.

Join host Michele Fort as she discusses why does my dog wake me up on this episode of the Dog Works Radio podcast.

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Sarah De Brion to wrap up the Canadian Challenge 2023.     www.canadianchallenge.com https://www.instagram.com/canadianchallenge/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CanadianChallengeSledDogRace/ https://twitter.com/CCSleddograce/status/1498352545256787968

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses how to handle behavior problems in your dog.  Dog Works Radio is hosted by Robert and Michele Forto and takes listeners into dogs' scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 Buddies.

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they give an update on our Iditarod coverage on Mushing Radio.  Mushing Radio now has its own feed. You can subscribe here.  For behind-the-scenes content and exclusive perks please consider supporting us on Patreon at First Paw Media. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses Getting Started with Scent Work with your Dog on Dog Works Radio.  Dog Works Radio is hosted by Robert and Michele Forto and takes listeners into dogs' scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 Buddies. Scent Work is a sport that mimics the task of working detection dogs to locate a scent (e.g., explosives or narcotics) and communicate to the handler that the scent has been found. Scent Work is a positive, challenging activity that allows dogs the opportunity to use their strongest natural sense in a way that’s fun, and engaging, and that builds and strengthens a foundation of trust between the handler and dog.

    Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Sarah De Brion to preview the Canadian Challenge.   www.canadianchallenge.com https://www.instagram.com/canadianchallenge/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CanadianChallengeSledDogRace/ https://twitter.com/CCSleddograce/status/1498352545256787968

Join host Michele Forto as she talks about to use a dog training journal on this episode of Dog Works Radio.  If this is your kind of journaling too, it doesn’t have to be set up like a personal diary, with a daily log of your K9 Buddy’s activities. There are all kinds of other things you can write about. What did they do that made you laugh today? What’s their personality like? What are their favorite treats and toys? How do they greet you at the door? Do they love to exercise or are they one of those dogs that you must drag around the block? Why are you grateful for their companionship? 

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes business coach, podcaster, and author Tracy Roesch Williams, known on social media as Alaska Tracy, to talk about a book about a very special dog and the book, Eddie's Journey.   

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Jesika Reimer, Canadian Challenge 2023 6-dog musher from California.

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses why February is Responsible Dog Ownership Month on Dog Works Radio. So, while you’re planning your seasonal fun, consider these seven ways to celebrate your dog and practice your own responsible dog ownership. Dog Works Radio is hosted by Robert and Michele Forto and takes listeners into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 Buddies.

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Dave Dorsey from the Alaska Beagle Ranch on Dog Works Radio.  Dog Works Radio is hosted by Robert and Michele Forto and takes listeners into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 Buddies.

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Christina Gibson, Canadian Challenge 2023 10-dog musher from Washington State.