Dog Works Radio Shows

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Sarah De Brion to wrap up the Canadian Challenge 2023.     www.canadianchallenge.com https://www.instagram.com/canadianchallenge/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CanadianChallengeSledDogRace/ https://twitter.com/CCSleddograce/status/1498352545256787968

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses how to handle behavior problems in your dog.  Dog Works Radio is hosted by Robert and Michele Forto and takes listeners into dogs' scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 Buddies.

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they give an update on our Iditarod coverage on Mushing Radio.  Mushing Radio now has its own feed. You can subscribe here.  For behind-the-scenes content and exclusive perks please consider supporting us on Patreon at First Paw Media. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses Getting Started with Scent Work with your Dog on Dog Works Radio.  Dog Works Radio is hosted by Robert and Michele Forto and takes listeners into dogs' scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 Buddies. Scent Work is a sport that mimics the task of working detection dogs to locate a scent (e.g., explosives or narcotics) and communicate to the handler that the scent has been found. Scent Work is a positive, challenging activity that allows dogs the opportunity to use their strongest natural sense in a way that’s fun, and engaging, and that builds and strengthens a foundation of trust between the handler and dog.

    Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Sarah De Brion to preview the Canadian Challenge.   www.canadianchallenge.com https://www.instagram.com/canadianchallenge/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CanadianChallengeSledDogRace/ https://twitter.com/CCSleddograce/status/1498352545256787968

Join host Michele Forto as she talks about to use a dog training journal on this episode of Dog Works Radio.  If this is your kind of journaling too, it doesn’t have to be set up like a personal diary, with a daily log of your K9 Buddy’s activities. There are all kinds of other things you can write about. What did they do that made you laugh today? What’s their personality like? What are their favorite treats and toys? How do they greet you at the door? Do they love to exercise or are they one of those dogs that you must drag around the block? Why are you grateful for their companionship? 

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes business coach, podcaster, and author Tracy Roesch Williams, known on social media as Alaska Tracy, to talk about a book about a very special dog and the book, Eddie's Journey.   

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Jesika Reimer, Canadian Challenge 2023 6-dog musher from California.

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses why February is Responsible Dog Ownership Month on Dog Works Radio. So, while you’re planning your seasonal fun, consider these seven ways to celebrate your dog and practice your own responsible dog ownership. Dog Works Radio is hosted by Robert and Michele Forto and takes listeners into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 Buddies.

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Dave Dorsey from the Alaska Beagle Ranch on Dog Works Radio.  Dog Works Radio is hosted by Robert and Michele Forto and takes listeners into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 Buddies.

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Christina Gibson, Canadian Challenge 2023 10-dog musher from Washington State.

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the seven best sports for dogs including rally, flyball, disc dog and more.  Dog Works Radio is hosted by Robert and Michele Forto and takes listeners into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 Buddies.

Dog Works Radio is hosted by Robert and Michele Forto and takes listeners into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 Buddies. Join host Michele Forto as she answers the question, is my dog having a good time at the dog park? You might be surprised and she will give you tips and tricks on what to watch out for on your next visit to the dog park. 

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Jim Cunningham, Canadian Challenge Race Marshall from Coburg, Ontario.   ________________________________________________________________   www.canadianchallenge.com https://www.instagram.com/canadianchallenge/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CanadianChallengeSledDogRace/ https://twitter.com/CCSleddograce/status/1498352545256787968

Dog Works Radio is hosted by Robert and Michele Forto and takes listeners into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 Buddies. Join host Michele Forto as she discusses nine things you did not know about dogs according to science.  On today’s show, we are going to learn that your pup may be older than you think, that dogs really do understand what we are saying and that they even recognize our voice, owning a dog is good for your health, and more.

Dog Works Radio is hosted by Robert and Michele Forto and takes listeners into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 Buddies. On this episode, Robert talks to the co-founder of Mission K9 Rescue based in Texas. They work with military and working dogs to re-unite and re-home dogs that are retired from their careers as working dogs.  This fascinating episode dives deep into what military working dogs are, what happens to them after they retire and what this wonderful organization does for these dogs. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses some of the best dog stories of 2022 on the Dog Works Radio podcast. 

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Rhonda Heerschap, Canadian Challenge 10-dog 2022 4th Place Finisher from Nolalu, Ontario.

So, it’s Christmas morning, and you walk up to your Christmas tree with your nice warm coffee; you see the Christmas gift you have been begging for all year long: a puppy. This puppy is so cute and has a little red bow on its collar that just looking at it melts your heart. You rush over and pick up your new puppy, and this puppy loves to cuddle, has puppy breath, and is sweet as can be! This is the world's best puppy, and it can only get better from here! On today's show, host and lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works, Michele Forto, shares her expert tips and tricks on how to get off on the right foot with your new puppy. 

Dog Works Radio is hosted by Robert and Michele Forto and takes listeners into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs. Let's dive into the delightful and surprising look at our relationship with our K9 Buddies. On this episode, the lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works provides some expert tips and tricks to make your puppy's first Christmas a memorable one.  When it comes to the cutest ways to spend the holiday season, it’s hard to beat celebrating your puppy's first Christmas. If you’re one of the thousands of pet parents who adopted a pet this year, get ready for a fun, festive, and utterly adorable holiday. Just keep in mind that your puppy will be intrigued by all the new stuff around at Christmastime, everything from your puppy’s first Christmas ornament to the tree it hangs on and the presents beneath it—which can make pet-proofing your home extra challenging. But all you need to make the most of your dog’s first Christmas is a little preparation, some safety know-how, and your new best fr