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Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome sprint musher, Didier Ozel from France to talk about mushing with his Siberian Huskies.  In this interview we do our best with translating from French to English to talk about world class racing, training, nutrition and more. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the 31 dogs breeds in the American Kennel Club's Working Dog Group. These dogs are intelligent, strong, watchful and alert. Bred to assist man, they excel at jobs such as guarding property, pulling sleds and performing water rescues. These dogs make wonderful companions but because the are large, and naturally protective, prospective owners need to know how...

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome sprint musher, Pam Richards to The Dog Driver Show.  On this episode of the Dog Driver the guys talk to our guest about sprint mushing, sled dogs, nutrition, favorite races and more. 

Join Michele as she discusses the American Kennel Club's S.T.A.R. Puppy Program on Dog Works Radio. Did you know that starting your new pup in training is one of the most important things you can do to set them up for success? At Alaska Dog Works we offer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program as a stand-alone course as well as part of our Peak Performance Puppy Program. This podcast will help get you sta...

Join Robert and KP as they welcome sprint musher, Bruce Magnusson to The Dog Driver Show. On this episode we talk about stage racing, traveling to Alaska with sled dogs, and much more. 

On this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele discusses how pandemic puppies are now becoming problem dogs for many owners.  Social distancing which kept many people healthy during the pandemic has been a disaster for some of they dogs they adopted as companions to comfort them during the pandemic. Owners are calling for help as obedience classes are filling up across the country. 

On this episode Robert and KP interview stage musher and tour operator, Austin Forney of Leadville, Colorado. They talk about the world-famous Pedigree Stage Stop Race, running a sled dog tour business high in the Colorado mountains, and much more. 

On this episode, Michele discusses the Community Canine program offered through the American Kennel Club.  AKC Community Canine is the third and most advanced level of the Canine Good Citizen Program. In AKC Community Canine, dogs can earn the CGCA (Advanced CGC) title. The goal of AKC Community Canine is to test the dog's skills in a natural setting. For example, rather than the dog being tested...

Join hosts Robert and KP as they welcome sprint musher Martin Vrtel from the Czech Republic. On this episode, they talk to Martin about training, nutrition, and racing in Europe with sled dogs. 

On this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele answers the question: Is Owning a Dog Good for Your Health?  Ever wondered why dogs are so important in our lives? Maybe you already suspected owning a dog has palpable benefits for her humans. Turns out it's true, and some of them are actually measurable. There's strong evidence it is. A study in Sweden revealed 23% fewer deaths from heart disease and a...

Join hosts Robert Forto and KP as they welcome sprint musher Rune Haugmo to The Dog Driver Show.  Sponsors Alaska Dog Works  First Paw Coffee Company

On this episode of Dog Works Radio, Robert is joined by canine trainer, Nicole Forto of Alaska Dog Works. Nicole is a pro trainer and specializes in building a better relationship between pet parents and their dogs.  They discussed the dog training world, tips, and tricks for pets owners, and more. 

Join hosts Robert Forto and KP as they welcome sprint musher Eddie Dayton to The Dog Driver Show.  Sponsors Alaska Dog Works  First Paw Coffee Company

Join Robert Forto as she discusses Are Board and Train Programs Right for my Dog?  If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts ! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Say hello on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram , and sign up for our weekly newsletter. If you would like to introduce friends or family to podcasts, we created a How to Listen guide based on fr...

Join hosts Robert Forto and KP as they welcome sprint musher Annie Grenier to The Dog Driver Show.  Sponsors Alaska Dog Works  First Paw Coffee Company

Join Robert Forto as he welcomes canine trainer Michele Forto to Dog Works Radio. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts ! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Say hello on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram , and sign up for our weekly newsletter. If you would like to introduce friends or family to podcasts, we created a How to Listen guide based on fre...

Join hosts Robert Forto and KP as they welcome sprint musher Érick Laforce  to The Dog Driver Show.  Sponsors Alaska Dog Works  First Paw Coffee Company

Join Michele as she discusses Pandemic Puppies  on Dog Works Radio.  If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts ! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Say hello on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram , and sign up for our weekly newsletter. If you would like to introduce friends or family to podcasts, we created a How to Listen guide based on frequently asked...

Join hosts Robert Forto and KP as they welcome sprint musher Don Cousins to The Dog Driver Show.  Sponsors Alaska Dog Works  First Paw Coffee Company

Join host   Robert Forto  as he welcomes musher Jake Hway to talk about the life of retired sled dogs on Mushing Radio. Find us on the web at Dog Works Radio Find us on Twitter at @robertforto   @coldfootfilms and @dogworksradio Please visit our sponsor, Alaska Dog Works to learn about their service dog training program. 

Join Michele as she discusses 21 Common Dog Training Mistakes  on Dog Works Radio.  If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts ! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Say hello on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram , and sign up for our weekly newsletter. If you would like to introduce friends or family to podcasts, we created a How to Listen guide based on f...

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome sprint musher Renata Valkova to The Dog Driver Show.  

Join host   Robert Forto  as he welcomes junior mushers AddieAnn and Thale Randall to Mushing Radio. Find us on the web at Dog Works Radio Find us on Twitter at @robertforto   @coldfootfilms and @dogworksradio Please visit our sponsor, Alaska Dog Works to learn about their service dog training program. 

Join Robert Forto as he welcomes canine trainer Carrie Brophil to Dog Works Radio. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts ! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Say hello on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram , and sign up for our weekly newsletter. If you would like to introduce friends or family to podcasts, we created a How to Listen guide based on fr...

Join hosts Robert Forto and KP as they welcome sprint musher Thomas Minnich to The Dog Driver Show.  Sponsors Alaska Dog Works  First Paw Coffee Company