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Dog training experts and best-selling authors Robert and Michele Forto (A Musher's Dream) take the listener into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs.

What does it mean to "own" a dog? Can dogs teach us compassion? How do dogs learn? What are your breed's origins and what were they bred to do?

Dog Works Radio is an award-winning podcast that is a delightful and surprising look at the relationship we have with our K9 buddies.

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    • Kids & Family
    • 4.8 • 42 Ratings

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Dog training experts and best-selling authors Robert and Michele Forto (A Musher's Dream) take the listener into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs.

What does it mean to "own" a dog? Can dogs teach us compassion? How do dogs learn? What are your breed's origins and what were they bred to do?

Dog Works Radio is an award-winning podcast that is a delightful and surprising look at the relationship we have with our K9 buddies.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires macOS 11.4 or higher

    Breed of the Week: Belgian Malinois

    Breed of the Week: Belgian Malinois

    Join host Nicole Forto as she presents the breed of the week: Belgian Malinois
    7 Essential Things Every Dog Owner Should Know: Http://ak.dog/7tips
    100 Dog Training Tips: Http://ak.dog/100tips
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    • 6 min
    Would you use a drone to walk your dog?

    Would you use a drone to walk your dog?

    Last week on the podcast we talked about how people are using drone technology to help in finding lost pets. Today we are going to dive a little deeper. There is apparently such a thing as a Drone Dog Walker, yep. Has Pet Technology Gone Too Far?
    7 Essential Things Every Dog Owner Should Know: Http://ak.dog/7tips
    100 Dog Training Tips: Http://ak.dog/100tips
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    Work with us: Https://firstpaw.media 
    Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/firstpawmedia
    Dog Training: https://ak.dog/offer 
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    Podcaster? Consider Riverside.FM

    • 7 min
    Women in Dog Training

    Women in Dog Training

    Join host Nicole Forto as she discusses women in dog training.
    7 Essential Things Every Dog Owner Should Know: Http://ak.dog/7tips
    100 Dog Training Tips: Http://ak.dog/100tips
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    Podcast: https://dogworksradio.com
    Work with us: Https://firstpaw.media 
    Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/firstpawmedia
    Dog Training: https://ak.dog/offer 
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    • 7 min
    DOGS AND DRONES: NAVIGATING LOST DOG SITUATIONS EFFECTIVELY

    DOGS AND DRONES: NAVIGATING LOST DOG SITUATIONS EFFECTIVELY

    The distressing reality of lost dogs remains a pressing concern for pet owners and communities alike. Each year, countless dogs go missing due to various reasons, ranging from simple curiosity leading them astray to more alarming circumstances like theft or natural disasters. The emotional toll on both the pets and their owners is significant, often leading to prolonged searches with uncertain outcomes.
    Traditional methods of searching for lost dogs, such as posters and neighborhood canvassing, while heartfelt, often yield limited success.
    7 Essential Things Every Dog Owner Should Know: Http://ak.dog/7tips
    100 Dog Training Tips: Http://ak.dog/100tips
    Wilderness Athlete: Code DogWorks for 10% OFF
    Connect
    Podcast: https://dogworksradio.com
    Work with us: Https://firstpaw.media 
    Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/firstpawmedia
    Dog Training: https://ak.dog/offer 
    Become a Member of our Pack!
    Podcaster? Consider Riverside.FM

    • 18 min
    How do I prepare my dog for season changes?

    How do I prepare my dog for season changes?

    Join host Nicole Forto as she discusses How do I prepare my dog for season changes?
    7 Essential Things Every Dog Owner Should Know: Http://ak.dog/7tips
    100 Dog Training Tips: Http://ak.dog/100tips
    Wilderness Athlete: Code DogWorks for 10% OFF
    Connect
    Podcast: https://dogworksradio.com
    Work with us: Https://firstpaw.media 
    Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/firstpawmedia
    Dog Training: https://ak.dog/offer 
    Become a Member of our Pack!
    Podcaster? Consider Riverside.FM

    • 5 min
    How can I have success potty training my new puppy?

    How can I have success potty training my new puppy?

    Join host Nicole Forto as she discusses How can I have success potty training my new puppy? 
    7 Essential Things Every Dog Owner Should Know: Http://ak.dog/7tips
    100 Dog Training Tips: Http://ak.dog/100tips
    Wilderness Athlete: Code DogWorks for 10% OFF
    Connect
    Podcast: https://dogworksradio.com
    Work with us: Https://firstpaw.media 
    Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/firstpawmedia
    Dog Training: https://ak.dog/offer 
    Become a Member of our Pack!
    Podcaster? Consider Riverside.FM

    • 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
42 Ratings

42 Ratings

MNDianna ,

Mushing Radio

Love this show! Interesting analysis and entertaining as well….thanks for your efforts!🐾

hsmom26 ,

Aversive dog training methods recommended on this show

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.

kjzack ,

Dog Works Radio’s Iditarod podcasts

These podcasts have been so fun and informative! Great job by all three hosts! I love the Iditarod pods and am excited for Canadian Challenge ones.

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