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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 t...

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 traini...

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 th...

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 gener...

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! G...

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 st...

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 routi...

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 styl...

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 le...

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 Be...

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...

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 podca...

Join host Michele Forto as she presents a case study: Why Herding Training Is Tough in Alaska: And What You Can Do Instead 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 re...

Dogs have always had an incredible ability to change our lives, often in ways we never expect. In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Dr. Robert Forto sits down with author, speaker, and animal advocate Lara Magallon to discuss her lifelong passion for helping dogs and the people who love them. Lara shares the inspiration behind her bestselling books, including Dogs Who Change Our Life and The Heaven...

Discover the timeless story of Argus, the faithful hunting dog from Homer's The Odyssey whose brief appearance has become one of the most unforgettable moments in literary history. In this episode, host Michele Forto explores the legend behind Argus, why a rare Portuguese Podengo was chosen to portray him in Christopher Nolan's film adaptation, and what modern dog owners can learn about loyalty, t...

Join host Michele Forto as she profiles the Bergamasco Sheepdog on 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 b...

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses a client story, case study about, a Jack Russell Reactivity on Leash: Real Client Story: Building Impulse Control in a Prey-Driven Dog 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...

Do you find yourself saying "sit" three or four times before your dog finally listens? You're not alone, but repeating commands may be teaching your dog exactly the wrong lesson. In this episode of Dog Training Unfiltered , Michele Forto explains why dogs learn through consequences instead of conversation, why repeating cues weakens your training, and how better timing can dramatically improve 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 Be...

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses multi-dog agression: rebuilding the pack, 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...

What does it really mean to socialize your dog? Many dog owners believe socialization means letting puppies meet every dog, greet every stranger, and spend hours at the dog park. Unfortunately, those well-intentioned efforts often create the very behavior problems owners hope to avoid. In this episode of Dog Training Unfiltered , Michele Forto explains what proper socialization actually looks like...

  What happens after the training ends? In the final episode of The Journey: Leadership Through Partnership , Robert and Michele Forto explore the true measure of success. It isn't passing a certification or completing a program. It's what happens months and years later when trust, consistency, and shared experience become part of everyday life. Danny and Gunner's story began as a veteran working...

In Part 4 of The Danny and Gunner Story , Robert and Michele Forto explore the moment every leader, team, and service dog partnership eventually faces: the test of pressure. Training is one thing. Real-world performance is another. As Danny and Gunner move beyond controlled environments and into unpredictable situations, their partnership is challenged in new ways. Through public access training,...

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses reactive rescue dogs 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...

Thinking about sending your dog to a board and train program? Before you make that investment, it's important to understand what these programs can and cannot accomplish. In this episode of Dog Training Unfiltered , Michele Forto explains why board and train programs can be highly effective when they're built on a foundation of owner education, follow-up support, and realistic expectations. She di...