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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. On today's show, we give you tips and tricks on preparing and completing a Turkey Trot with your K9 Buddy. 

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Mary England, Canadian Challenge 10-dog 2022 competitor from On The Land Kennel in Ontario.

On this episode, we speak to Dr. Renee Alsarraf about her new book, Sit, Stay Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us about Living Well. Dr. Renee is a veterinary oncologist and treats dogs with cancer.  To Read More: Sit, Stay Heal Support Our Work: Donate Today

Paws Up! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks, breed profiles, and approachable science. On this episode, Michele discusses  How Often Should You Walk Your Dog? Like people, dogs need daily movement to feel their best. Dogs need exercise to maintain muscle tone and an appropriate weight for their age and breed. But walking your dog isn't about physical activity alone. Walks provide mental...

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. As you know, owning a dog is a lifetime commitment, and sometimes things happen, and dog owners need a trusting family member or friend to step in and help out. Dogs rely...

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Anna Bolvin, Canadian Challenge 10-dog 2022 (5 th  Place) FInisher  from YesICan Kennel in Saskatchewan.

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. On today's episode, Michele Forto discusses 13 questions you wish you could ask your dog, like why do you eat grass and why is your nose wet? 

Paws Up! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks, breed profiles, and approachable science. On this episode, Michele discusses the importance of consistency in dog training. For example, everyone in the family must be on board with the training! 

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. On today's episode, Michele discusses how to teach your dog the most important dog training commands. 

Paws Up! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks, breed profiles, and approachable science. You are the happy parent of a cute dog, and you wish to make them a little more motivated. Whether it is to learn new commands, new habits, or just to keep their schedule active, a motivated dog is a very pleasant companion. One of the most important concepts that every dog parent wishes to learn and m...

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Max Berthou-Ouest, Canadian Challenge 10-dog (3 rd  Place) musher from YesICan Kennel in Saskatchewan.

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. Did you know puppy scammers post fake litters online or pretend to be someone they're not (usually an existing breeder) to take advantage of puppy sales (sans the puppies....

Paws Up! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks, breed profiles, and approachable science. This week Michele is talking about how to get your K9 Buddy into acting in commercials, movies, student films and more. 

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. On today's episode of Dog Works Radio, we dive deep into the Top 30 Dogs in Sci-Fi. Tune in today to hear this episode packed with great information, regardless of whether...

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Remy Leduc, Canadian Challenge 8-dog Champion 2022 and Yukon Quest 2019 Finisher from Chenil Akkada Kennel in New Brunswick.

When hiring a dog trainer, you get what you pay for. Maybe your dog only needs a puppy class at the big box store but problem behaviors require a professional.   

Paws Up! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks, breed profiles, and approachable science. This week Michele is talking about puppy biting and provides tips and tricks about keeping your pup's biting in check. 

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. On today's episode of Dog Works Radio, we are discussing the ten questions your vet wishes you would ask. Tune in today to hear this episode packed with great information,...

Join Dan Kirkup as he interviews 10-dog musher Katherine Langlais from New Brunswick on this episode of Canadian Challenge Tales on Dog Works Radio.  

Join host Michele Forto as she continues our service dog series, this time, we are talking about guide dogs.  Support our work: Donate today

Join hosts Michele Forto as she discusses how some college students are experiencing pet separation anxiety on this episode of Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate today 

Join host Dan Kirkup continues his interview with dog musher Garrick Schmidt on this episode of Canadian Challenge Tales on Dog Works Radio.  Support our work: Donate today 

Join hosts Michele Forto as she explains the seven AKC dog breed groups on this episode of Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate today 

Join hosts Robert Forto and Toni Reitter as they discuss the recent interview with 4-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey released by Iditarod a couple of weeks ago. Support our work: Donate today  

Join host Dan Kirkup as she interviews Garrick Schmidt on this episode of Canadian Challenge Tales on Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate today