Dog Works Radio Shows

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 today's episode, Robert Forto takes a deep dive into the fascinating world of search and rescue training and dogs with his guest, Suzanne Elshult, from Seattle, Washington. They talk about training, historical searches, cadaver dogs, her new book, and much more. 

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Jillian Lawton, Canadian Challenge 8-dog 2022 2nd Place Finisher from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.

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. Michele Forto, discusses five ways to make the holidays less stressful for your dog. The winter holiday season is upon us — are you and your dog ready? The holidays can be overwhelming for our canine companions, but they don’t have to be! There are tips that you can utilize to support your dog during the holiday season and make the holidays more enjoyable for you and your dog!

Paws Up! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks, breed profiles, and approachable science. On this episode, lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works, Michele Forto discusses How to Train Your Dog to Stay Away from the Christmas Tree. Christmas is the best time of the year! Giving gifts to family and friends, cooking scrumptious family meals, and lighting the lights on a winking, twinkling Christmas tree are things many of us look forward to every year. And with so many novel sights and smells--not to mention the occasional present under the tree--the holiday season can be a lot of fun for Fido too! Many families have developed traditions that include their pet in the festivities, such having as their own stocking or festive get-up. But some parts of the holidays are best observed rather than experienced hands-on. One of these is the indoor Christmas tree.

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, lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works, Michele Forto discusses how to prepare your dog for the holidays.  The end of the year is incredibly busy with so many festivities, from Thanksgiving and Hanukkah to Christmas and Kwanzaa. Those extra visitors, sounds, sights, and smells can be overwhelming for your dog, as well as all that excitement and activity. Plus, it’s easy to get wrapped up in holiday preparation and neglect your dog’s regular routines.

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Jesse Terry, Canadian Challenge 10-dog 2022 Champion from On The Land Kennel in Sioux Lookout, Ontario.

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, lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works, Michele Forto gives you four secrets dog trainers don't want you to know.  Today we are going to share a few secrets. Dog trainers are crucial for helping owners and dogs succeed at obedience training and working through behavior issues. Unfortunately, they can also be pricey, and paying for private lessons are not a viable long-term solution for many families.  The good news is – there are a couple of secrets that can help you save a lot of money while still getting the most out of your training time.

Paws Up! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks, breed profiles, and approachable science. On this episode, lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works, Michele Forto discusses the usual suspects at Thanksgiving and how to save your dog from them.  Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, personal reflection, and binge eating. While it sounds great in theory, the event is only as enjoyable as those you share it with. And often, that involves a collection of characters you wouldn’t choose to regularly share a meal with. But before you start planning/daydreaming about the gallons of wine or in my case fine bourbon it’ll take to get through the evening, recognize that you are not the only one suffering. As much as you may loathe coming face to face with the various personalities that inevitably derail turkey day — it’s worse for your pet. For them, Thanksgiving is scarier than fireworks, the vacuum cleaner, and nail clippers combined. So just as our pets save us from loneliness, boredom, and a life without meaning, we t

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, lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works, Michele Forto gives you five tips for keeping your dog out of trouble on Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving is coming up quickly and it is not too late to ensure that your pup and your family have a wonderful meal in peace. Consider Thanksgiving from your dog’s point of view: There’s a never-ending buffet of human food and plenty of humans in need of some emotional support — at the very least, the opportunity to pet a dog. The holiday should be their favorite! Unfortunately, as many dog owners know, all that food and all those humans can often spell disaster for your dog. The goal is to set your pup up for success by making it easy for them to do the right thing and not get into trouble. 

Paws Up! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks, breed profiles, and approachable science. Every dog owner has had at least one occasion where they‘ve come home to find something’s been chewed. For some, it’s their slippers. For others, it’s the sideboard. For some, it’s even been the whole couch. That’s why we checked with TastyBone® for some insight. They have worked hard to provide the best chews available to avoid these unfortunate destructive incidents. But which dog breeds chew more than any other? Here are a few we’ve come across...  

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Laura Neese, Canadian Challenge 12-dog 2015 finisher and four-time 1000-mile finisher from MI Dog Tours in Michigan.

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 we talk about why your dog might be chewing your furniture and provide tips and tricks to avoid the behavior. 

Paws Up! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks, breed profiles, and approachable science. On this episode, Michele discusses the American Kennel Club's Fit Dog Club and how you can get involved with your K9 Buddy. 

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 today's show, we give you tips and tricks on preparing and completing a Turkey Trot with your K9 Buddy. 

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Mary England, Canadian Challenge 10-dog 2022 competitor from On The Land Kennel in Ontario.

On this episode, we speak to Dr. Renee Alsarraf about her new book, Sit, Stay Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us about Living Well. Dr. Renee is a veterinary oncologist and treats dogs with cancer.  To Read More: Sit, Stay Heal Support Our Work: Donate Today

Paws Up! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks, breed profiles, and approachable science. On this episode, Michele discusses How Often Should You Walk Your Dog? Like people, dogs need daily movement to feel their best. Dogs need exercise to maintain muscle tone and an appropriate weight for their age and breed. But walking your dog isn’t about physical activity alone. Walks provide mental stimulation, helping your dog build confidence and avoid potential behavioral issues like anxiety and aggression.

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. As you know, owning a dog is a lifetime commitment, and sometimes things happen, and dog owners need a trusting family member or friend to step in and help out. Dogs rely on their owners for everything from food and veterinary care to grooming and exercise. When you see a friend or family member falling short in caring for their dog in one or more of these areas, it’s only natural to have concerns. If someone is dealing with depression, they might neglect their dog’s needs and their own. Even basic routines can start to feel overwhelming.

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Anna Bolvin, Canadian Challenge 10-dog 2022 (5th Place) FInisher from YesICan Kennel in Saskatchewan.

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 today's episode, Michele Forto discusses 13 questions you wish you could ask your dog, like why do you eat grass and why is your nose wet?