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Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs

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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

Latest episodes

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Why Training Beyond the Backyard Matters

Many owners spend hours teaching sit, stay, and come in a quiet room, then watch the whole thing fall apart the moment the sidewalk, the bike, or the farmers market appea

Oct 20
11 min

Give your dog a job before the doorbell rings

Your dog doesn't need to greet everyone who knocks. On The Daily Dog, Nicole Forto walks through threshold manners—the door, the doorbell, and the routine that keeps the

Oct 16
14 min

Iseult: A Dual Purpose Sled Dog and Therapy Companion

Iseult is a Seppala Siberian husky who does not live in one box. On The Daily Dog, Nicole Forto tells the story of a calm sled-dog leader who also visits elementary schoo

Oct 15
11 min

Why One Dog Always Seems to Be the Problem

Your dogs mostly get along, until one of them ends up with stitches. On Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto explains why the dog who "starts it" is usually responding to a qui

Oct 14
9 min

Before the Streets Are an Ice Rink

Leash pulling is one of the top issues families already try to fix with new harnesses, YouTube videos, and classes. On Dog Works Radio, Robert and Michele Forto explain w

Oct 13
10 min

Your Dog Isn't Disrespecting You

Your dog is not plotting against you. On this episode of The Daily Dog, Nicole Forto draws the line most owners miss: understanding a behavior is not the same as tolerat

Oct 9
24 min

What Is a Dog Training Strategy Call and Should You Book One?

You know something needs to change with your dog. Maybe walks have become a wrestling match, guests get jumped on at the door, or your dog knows "come" until something mo

Oct 6
18 min

How to Train a Dog That Seems Untrainable

What do you do with a dog that seems completely untrainable? You give a command and get nothing. You offer treats, and the dog does not care. Toys do not work. Praise doe

Oct 2
13 min

What Breaks If the Founder Leaves for 30 Days | Family Dog Training Businesses

If the person whose name is on the van disappeared for thirty days, what would actually break at your shop? Not the website. The eval. The hard dog. The refund. Saturda

Sep 30
14 min

From Police K9s to Support Dogs with Dr. Coby Webb

What happens when decades of law enforcement experience, a career working with police K9s, and an interest in officer wellness come together? On this episode of Dog Wor

Sep 29
36 min

Why Your Dog Listens in Class but Not in Real Life

Your dog sits perfectly in class, walks nicely when the trainer is nearby, and seems to know exactly what you want. Then you get home and everything falls apart. That

Sep 25
5 min

The 3 Keys to a Well-Trained Dog | What Actually Creates Reliability

This episode covers dog training fundamentals and how to train a dog so you end up with a reliable dog, not just a dog that sits in the kitchen. Michele Forto shares the

Sep 22
12 min

Is My Dog Reactive or Aggressive?

Join host Nicole Forto as she discusses a common question: Is my dog reactive or aggressive? on this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips on Dog Works Radio Other Ep

Sep 18
8 min

Don't Sell Your Soul to Social Media

Dr. Robert Forto just left the stage at Podcast Movement in New York. The session: Don't Sell Your Soul to Social Media. Michele Forto brings the talk home. Podcasters

Sep 17
15 min

Dogs, Animal TV, and the Stories Behind the Camera with Rick Dowlearn

What really happens behind the scenes of some of television's most popular animal shows? On this episode of Dog Works Radio, Robert Forto sits down with television prod

Sep 15
33 min

Lead Dog Access Program: Foundation Training for Independence

On this episode we open with a Foundation announcement that belongs on Dog Works Radio: partnership, training, and helping people live more independently with their dogs.

Sep 13
3 min

The Dogs of 9-11

On September 11, 2001, hundreds of working dogs and their handlers answered the call. They searched through twisted steel and concrete, guided people out of the World

Sep 11
9 min

Stop Leash Pulling: Dog Training That Actually Works in Alaska

If walking your dog feels more like being towed down the trail, the problem probably is not your leash, collar, or lack of exercise. It is the way your dog has learne

Sep 8
6 min

Will Training Take Away My Dog's Personailty?

Join host Michele Forto on this case study about training and your dog's personality, on this episode of The Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio Other Episodes You Will Love

Sep 5
12 min

Why is my dog reactive off leash? | Dog Works Radio

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses why is my dog reactive off leash? on this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips on Dog Works Radio Other Episodes You Will Lo

Sep 4
7 min

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What listeners say

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I had the opportunity to be a guest on Dog Works Radio, and the experience was both seamless and genuinely engaging. Dr. Robert Forto asks thoughtful, well-timed questions and allows the conversation to unfold naturally without forcing it. There’s a level of presence in how he hosts that makes it easy to move beyond surface-level talking points. Michelle Forto’s support behind the scenes also stood out. Everything was clear, organized, and structured in a way that made it easy to show up fully and be highlighted in the best possible way. It was a meaningful experience, and one I’d recommend to anyone looking for a host who knows how to hold both structure and real conversation.

Danny Moon Dudley · Apr 2026

Robert and his co-hosts do a great job interviewing their guests! The podcasts are informative and fun! Thank you for bringing more people to the world of dog powered activities. ⭐️⭐️❤️❤️ - Casey Randall

Casey Randall · Mar 2021

A podcast about snow dogs?! Wow! I had no idea there was such a thing but I was immediately intrigued. The host has an amazing presence and draws you into the episodes. This podcast is great for those who like to listen to something new and interesting and as someone who knows nothing about snow dogs, but loves the breed, this was still a delight to listen to!

Bree💃🏽 · May 2020

A great way to learn about the mushing scene and history, with an interesting host and great stories.

Kuba7979 · Apr 2020

I thought this was a positive reinforcement based dog training show until I heard them recommend using “corrections” to train a fearful dog. That’s a terrible idea and totally unnecessary. A fearful dog is already stressed. Why add even more stress and pain?! That’s not training. It’s abuse. I expect there’s more of that kind of “advice” in the other episodes. I unsubscribed immediately.

hsmom26 · Dec 2023

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