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Join host and lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works, Michele Forto as she discusses the 10 questions every dog owner should ask their vet on Dog Works Radio

Being proactive about preventative health is one of the best ways to ensure that your dog enjoys a long and happy life. But what questions should you be asking your veterinarian to ensure that you're doing your part to keep your dog healthy and lower the risk of illness, disease, and injury? We've put together this list of the 10 most important questions you should ask your vet to arm you with the need-to-know information all dedicated dog owners should know.

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 to properly train and socialize these dogs.

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 started on a road to success with your new puppy!

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 in a ring, in AKC Community Canine, the "walks through a crowd" test item will involve the dog walking through a real crowd at a dog show, on a busy sidewalk, at a training club, or in a local park.

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.