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- The Kids Are Going Back to School. Is Your Dog Ready?
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.
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· How to Get the Best Results out of Dog Training
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This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster Pro II
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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 Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it.
Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time.
Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog.
Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership.
Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
8 min - The Power of Structure and GSD Mixes | The Daily Dog
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 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 Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it.
Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time.
Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog.
Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership.
Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
7 min - The American Hairless Terrier | The Daily Dog
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 training podcasting style by leaving a review.
FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan
Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it.
Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time.
Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog.
Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership.
Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
8 min - Why Your Dog Listens at Home but Ignores You Outside
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 generalize behaviors from one environment to another. Add new smells, other dogs, wildlife, traffic, people, and dozens of other distractions, and a simple command can suddenly become much harder.
You will learn how to gradually move training from the house into the real world, why distance from distractions matters, how to choose better rewards outdoors, and why repeatedly giving the same command can actually weaken your training. Michele also discusses using tools such as a long line to safely develop a more reliable recall.
The goal is not simply to have a dog that behaves during a training session. It is to build a dog that can use those skills at home, around the neighborhood, on trails, during trips, around guests, and wherever life takes 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 Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it.
Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time.
Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog.
Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership.
Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
12 min - Starting Service Dog Training in Alaska
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! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan
Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it.
Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time.
Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog.
Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership.
Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
5 min - The Beauceron | The Daily Dog
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 style by leaving a review.
FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan
Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it.
Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time.
Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog.
Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership.
Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
10 min - Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere? What Your Dog Is Really Telling You
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 routines can encourage the behavior, and why breed tendencies, boredom, insecurity, and attachment can all play a role. We also discuss the difference between a dog that simply enjoys being near you and one that may struggle when you are out of sight.
Most importantly, you will learn how to encourage healthy independence without damaging the relationship you have built with your dog. If your four-legged shadow seems to follow every step you take, this episode will help you better understand what your dog may be communicating and what to do next.
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 Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it.
Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time.
Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog.
Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership.
Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
11 min - The Bulldog | The Daily Dog
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 style by leaving a review.
FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan
Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it.
Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time.
Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog.
Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership.
Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
8 min - Military Family Dog Training
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 leaving a review.
FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan
Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it.
Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time.
Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog.
Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership.
Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
7 min - How Dog Trainers Can Effectively Use AI
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 Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it.
Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time.
Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog.
Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership.
Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.
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About Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs
From the publisher's feed
Dog Works Radio is a dog training podcast for dog owners who want real-world results, better behavior, and a stronger relationship with their dogs.
In every episode, professional dog trainers Dr. Robert and Michele Forto break down the dog training advice, behavior challenges, and canine myths that confuse most owners and show you what actually works in everyday life with dogs.
Whether you are raising a new puppy, struggling with leash pulling, dealing with barking or reactivity, training a service dog, or simply trying to better understand your dog's behavior, this podcast gives you practical dog training strategies you can actually use.
Produced by Alaska Dog Works, Dog Works Radio combines over 30 years of professional dog training experience with real-world stories, expert interviews, and honest conversations about life with dogs.
You'll learn practical strategies for:
• Puppy training and early socialization
• Dog behavior problems and solutions
• Recall training and off-leash reliability
• Loose leash walking and reactivity
• Positive reinforcement dog training
• Service dog and therapy dog training
• Canine nutrition and health
• Real-world obedience training
• Building confidence in nervous dogs
• Understanding breed behavior and drive
• Creating better routines and communication with your dog
This podcast is designed for dog owners who are tired of generic advice and want clear, proven training methods that work in the real world.
Popular Guests Include: Jennifer Carter (author, canine nutritionist), Melissa McCue-McGrath (author, dog trainer), Lisa Lacy (author), Dr. Vanessa Serratore (veterinarian), Marc Goldberg (author and dog trainer)
Popular Topics Include: puppy biting, leash pulling, dog aggression, separation anxiety, recall training, service dogs, therapy dogs, dog nutrition, positive reinforcement, canine behavior, dog training myths, real-world obedience, dog confidence, and living better with dogs.
If you are ready to train a calmer, more reliable dog, hit follow and join one of the longest-running dog training podcasts anywhere.
Learn more at DogWorksRadio.com
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