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Your Dog Is Talking. Are You Listening? Understanding Dog Body Language

  Your dog has probably been telling you they're uncomfortable, frustrated, or overwhelmed long before they bark, growl, or snap. The question is, have you been paying

Sam's Story: What It Really Takes to Train a Service Dog

What does it really take to prepare a service dog for a life of travel, independence, and supporting someone with medical and mobility needs? On this episode of Dog Wor

Turkey Day Prep: Getting Your Dog Ready for the Big Meal | Dog Works Radio

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, not this weekend. Michele Forto of Alaska Dog Works walks through a simple plan to keep your dog safe and calm while the kitchen

Flying Puppies in Cargo: Airline Rules, Hotels, Rental Cars & Airport Timing (Maine to Alaska)

  Michele Forto breaks down the actual logistics of bringing two very different 8-week-old puppies home from New England to Alaska: Skoll (Seppala Siberian) and Durin (

Can You Take Your Dog to the Polling Place? Election Day Rules for Dog Owners

Election Day is here. Michele Forto of Alaska Dog Works keeps it non-political and practical: most polling places do not allow family dogs inside. The only exception is t

Is my dog anxious or frustrated? | Dog Works Radio

Your dog barks at everything, pulls toward other dogs, and loses it when something exciting happens. Is it anxiety,  or has your dog never been taught how to handle frust

The First Week With a New Puppy: What Nobody Tells You

  Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but what happens when the cute photos give way to sleepless nights, potty accidents, constant supervision, and a puppy who seem

What Makes a Professional Dog Trainer? Joe Dickinson of Western States K9 College

In this episode of Dog Works Radio, host Robert Forto sits down with Joe Dickinson, founder and dog trainer at Western States K9 College in Ogden, Utah. Joe specializes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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