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Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher, Doug Butler of Vermont to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio. On this episode the guys talk to the self proclaimed, Bad Guy of the Northeast, about running dogs, mushing history, nutrition, training and more. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses Is Now the Right Time to Add a Puppy to Your Family on Dog Works Radio.  Bringing home a new puppy is incredibly exciting. Even During the latter stages of the   COVID-19  pandemic, at least we can hope, right!...more people than ever are looking to add a dog to their lives as they self-isolate. Many puppy seekers wonder: is now the right time to get a pupp...

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses if pumpkin is good for your dog on this episode of The Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio. Just in time for Halloween! Did you know that dogs love pumpkin and it is good for them too? It's pumpkin season! If you're making a special trip to the pumpkin patch, don't forget to pick out a pumpkin for your dog too. Almost every part of a pumpkin can be fed to your pup...

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher, Jim Ardnt of Homer, Alaska to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio. On this episode the guys talk to Jim about running sprint races, great stories including one about getting pulled over by the cops while driving his dog sled, and much more! 

Join host Michele Forto as she gives you tips and tricks for We are going to take a short break here and when we come back we are going to learn How to Prepare Your Pets for Your Return to the Office   It's been over a year of taking Zoom calls from our home offices, intermittent walks around the block with the family dog, and giving our pets plenty of belly rubs between emails. Since the pandemic...

Just in time for Halloween, the producers of Dog Works Radio present over four hours of spooky music. We take a break from our traditional dog training advice and share a great playlist that you can play at your Halloween party or as background music during this spooky season.  Halloween Music - Horror Creepy Dark Night Suspense Music Horror Music Instrumental Dark Suspense Scary Creepy Halloween...

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses that there is nothing cuter than watching a puppy encounter certain things for the very first time. Our lives are full of objects that puppies find strange or downright scary. Here are six things that baffle puppies in the most adorable way.  

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher, Roy Smith to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio.  On this episode, the guys talk to Roy about his dogs, mushing in races, his training, nutrition program and more. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses tips and tricks to avoid having a Velcro Dog on Dog Works Radio. Michele also offers some advice on what to do for your dog when you return back to work after the long hiatus and just in time for Halloween she lets you know if pumpkin is good for your dog. 

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Jonathan Hayes to talk about his recent sled dog expedition in Maine and the documentary True North.  On this episode we talk to Jonathan about the logistics of the trip, how the expedition pays homage to his line of Seppala dogs and much more. 

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher, Ed Clifford to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio.  On this episode the guys talk to Ed about his dogs, racing, running in ultra marathons and more. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses more reasons to love your dog on Dog Works Radio. Dogs are a big part of our lives and evolution may play a part. In fact, dogs were the first species to be domesticated, going back 10,000 years. It is likely they afforded benefits to their owners, helping with hunting and offering companionship from the earliest days. 

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Jonathan Hayes to Dog Works Radio to talk about the Seppala Siberian line, Togo, Balto, and the serum run. On this episode, we talk to Jonathan about his dogs, their unique story in mushing history, how his dog's ancestors played a role in saving the people of Nome, Alaska, and more. 

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome sprint musher John Beck from Yellowknife, Canada to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio. On this episode we talk to John about his dogs, the largest race in northern Canada, his training, and living in Yellowknife. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the recent news about service dogs and President Biden signing the PAWS Act and the new rules for flying with service dogs on airplanes in the United States.  The PAWS ACT, or 'Puppies Assisting Wounded Service members for Veterans Therapy Act,' authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create a pilot program on dog training therapy that will provide...

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes filmmaker, Jeremy Grant to Mushing Radio. On this episode, we talk about Jeremy's new documentary, True North. Jeremy talks about what it took to film a mushing team on an epic 260-mile expedition that tells the history of one of the greatest dog sledding stories of all time, he also shares some of the behind-the-scenes trials and tribulations to make the film...

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher Morten Balling from Denmark to the Dog Driver Podcast on Dog Works Radio.  On this episode, the guys talk to Morten about running dogs in Central Europe, training, traveling for racing, the cost of keeping sled dogs, and much more. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses Does a Completely Hypoallergenic Dog Exist on Dog Works Radio In recent years, several breeds have gained the "hypoallergenic" label. Given that up to 20% of western country populations are allergic to dogs, it's no surprise that this label has grown in popularity. But, if you have been pinning all your hopes on one of these dogs being the perfect solution,...

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome the International Sled Dog Racing Association (ISDRA) board to the Dog Driver podcast to discuss the sport of mushing, new classes in the sport, and more. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses if Puppies are Born to Communicate with Humans on Dog Works Radio. 

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod musher Josh McNeal on Mushing Radio.  On this episode, Robert and Josh talk about running sled dogs in Alaska, the importance of a team in long-distance mushing, a favorite story about his dogs, and more. 

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome open class dog driver, Courtney Moore to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio.  On this episode we talk to Courtney about growing up in mushing, her dogs, racing, and more. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the nine breeds that are perfect for the new dog owner.  Are you searching for your first-ever dog? Once you've determined you're ready for a puppy, one of the breeds below might be perfect for you and your family. Make sure you talk to responsible breeders to find out if the breed is a good fit for you.

Join hosts Robert Forto and KP Partow as they welcome stage musher Alexandra Rochat to the Dog Driver Podcast  

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the legacy of the 9/11 dogs. We came together as a nation right after 9/11. A time like we never have in this country. One could argue that we may never be that strong again, but others see us stronger than before. A small part of what allowed us to heal after the attacks were the stories of the canine heroes that helped out after the disaster and how many...