Dog Works Radio Shows

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses why training your dog is so important on this episode of the Dog Works Radio podcast.  There’s joy in learning. Remember that excited feeling you get when you master a new skill? Dogs feel the same way. Their desire to learn something new—and to do it with you, their favorite human in the whole world—is at the heart of dog training. With us as their guide, our dogs can learn great skills that they can use throughout their lifetime. Skills that keep them safe and help them interact with the world in happy and healthy ways.

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome sprint musher, Tammy Saunderson to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio.  On this episode we talk to Tammy about mushing around North America, training, feeding, animal husbandry, and much more! 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses 30 Proven Dog Training Tips on Dog Works Radio.  On this episode, Michele talks about the importance of teaching a good recall, treats in training, crate training and much more!

Join hosts Robert Forto and KP Partow as they welcome musher, Ross Saunderson to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio.  On this episode we talk to Ross about his illustrious mushing career, winning all the big races, mushing as a family, training, husbandry, and much more. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses New Year's Resolutions for Your K9 Buddy on Dog Works Radio.  On this episode of the podcast, Michele talks about the importance of getting exercise, visiting the vet, measuring your dog's food and more! 

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome sled dog video game developer, Paul Wells from Anchorage, Alaska to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio.  On the episode, the guys talk about the new mushing video game, the process to get it online, the upcoming features and much more!

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses Christmas Dangers and Your Dog on this episode of the Dog Works Radio podcast. Christmas is the time to indulge, celebrate and have fun – and as part of the family, our dogs will normally be enjoying some of the action too. But the festive season also presents a world of hidden dangers to our four-legged friends, from toxic foods to dangerous seasonal plants 

Just in time for Christmas, the producers of Dog Works Radio present over three hours of holiday music. We take a break from our traditional dog training advice and share a great playlist that you can play at your Christmas party or as background music during this holiday season to help your dog relax.  Merry Christmas Therapy Music for Dogs! Calming Christmas Music for Dogs in the Holiday Season!

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher, Pat Moore to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio.  On this episode we talk to one of the stars of the hit TV show, Yukon Men about what it was like filming the show, racing sled dogs, living in rural Alaska, a crazy wolf story and more!

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses if your dog knows it's Christmas on Dog Works Radio.  It is quite unlikely for your dog to know it's Christmas, but dogs do understand patterns quite well. They put together settings and associations and assume that this might happen again in the future. In the case of Christmas, it can be the decor changes, the presence of people they have not met before, joyful music, flashing lights, and a lot more.  

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher and veterinarian, Brittany Van Dorp of New Hampshire, USA to this episode of the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio.  On this episode, we talked about how Brittany got started in the sport, her dogs, training, racing, being a veterinarian, and much more! 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses What Do Different Dog Sounds Mean? on this episode of Dog Works Radio.  On this episode, Michele discusses the difference between a bark, growl, whine, and groan mean when a dog vocalizes and much more. 

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome mushing equipment builder, Indrek Rbnd from France on this episode of the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio. On this episode the guys talk to our guest about his specialized gear from snowhooks, to ganglines, tugs and more. 

Join host Michele Forto as she presents The Dogs Might Revolt! on this episode of Dog Works Radio.  Did you know that a new scientific study shows that our pups understand us far more than we might realize? According to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports, your dog can actually determine if you are doing something purposefully or by mistake.

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher, Lindy Holoubek to the Dog Driver podcast. On this episode we talk to Lindy about her dogs, how she got started in the sport, mushing in Europe, training plans, nutrition and more. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses why it is important for you to let your dog sniff during walks.  Did you know that your dog can smell the cheese of a leftover pizza from long ago that was left on the sidewalk? Find out why and more training tips and tricks on this episode of Dog Works Radio.

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes certified dog trainer and podcaster, Chelsea Murray of Atlanta, GA to Dog Works Radio.  On this episode we talk about canine sports, becoming a dog trainer, the importance of socialization, and much more. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses Is Your Dog Microchipped on Dog Works Radio. Microchips are a way to make sure if your pet is found that it can get back to you as soon as possible. Here's how to check your pet's microchip and update its information in the event of a move or change in residence.

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher, Doug Butler of Vermont to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio. On this episode the guys talk to the self proclaimed, Bad Guy of the Northeast, about running dogs, mushing history, nutrition, training and more. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses Is Now the Right Time to Add a Puppy to Your Family on Dog Works Radio.  Bringing home a new puppy is incredibly exciting. Even During the latter stages of the  COVID-19 pandemic, at least we can hope, right!...more people than ever are looking to add a dog to their lives as they self-isolate. Many puppy seekers wonder: is now the right time to get a puppy? The answer to that question differs from person to person. Were you prepared to get a puppy before COVID-19? Do you have the financial stability and resources to supply your puppy with quality of life and regular vet appointments? After you return to your normal schedule, are you prepared to continue caring for your dog?