Dog Works Radio Shows

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the nine breeds that are perfect for the new dog owner.  Are you searching for your first-ever dog? Once you’ve determined you’re ready for a puppy, one of the breeds below might be perfect for you and your family. Make sure you talk to responsible breeders to find out if the breed is a good fit for you.

Join hosts Robert Forto and KP Partow as they welcome stage musher Alexandra Rochat to the Dog Driver Podcast  

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the legacy of the 9/11 dogs. We came together as a nation right after 9/11. A time like we never have in this country. One could argue that we may never be that strong again, but others see us stronger than before. A small part of what allowed us to heal after the attacks were the stories of the canine heroes that helped out after the disaster and how many of these dogs, and the jobs they performed changed how we think about working dogs today. That is the topic of today’s episode, The Legacy of 9/11 Dogs.

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher, Enrique Foedtke of Eifelrocker Running Dogs to the Dog Driver podcast.  On this episode we talk about mushing and racing in Europe, his dogs, training routine, nutrition, and more. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses some of the most famous and important female dogs in history on this episode of Dog Works Radio.  On this episode, we pay homage to service dogs, astro-dogs, disaster response dogs, and more. And do you know what? They are all female!

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher, Alberto Vollweiler to the Dog Driver podcast.  On this episode they discuss mushing and racing in Europe, training, his dogs, nutrition and more. 

As the COVID-19 pandemic first swept through the United States a year ago, dog adoptions skyrocketed. One estimate from PetPoint, which keeps statistics on the number of animals currently in the American shelter system, found that adoptions were up more than 12% in 2020 — after years of declining numbers. Anecdotal reports from breeders suggest demand for new puppies followed this trajectory as well. On today’s podcast we are examining the changing face of “America’s dog” — and what it says about us   This episode will be a deep dive into our various canine love affairs, from postwar era's working dogs to the designer breeds of today. This is a good one. If you are new here, please do us a favor and hit that like and subscribe button. If you really like what we do, be sure to hit that notification bell and you will never miss an episode.

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome sprint musher Emilie Entrikin to The Dog Driver podcast. On this episode the guys talk to Emilie about her time as a dog musher and her job as an adventure guide in the backcountry of Alaska. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the recent position statement on humane dog training by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.  The ASVB supports evidenced based dog training methods and suggests that dog trainers use rewards-based training methods for all dogs. 

Join host Michele Forto as she profiles the Labrador Retriever on this edition of The Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio. The Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular dogs in the United States. Known for its personality, easy trainability and willingness to work, the Lab the perfect family dog. 

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome stage musher, Rachel Courtney of Manitoba, Canada to The Dog Driver Podcast.  On this show we talk to Rachel about her introduction to the sport of mushing, her dogs, training, nutrition and running in the Pedigree Stage Stop race. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses 15 Unique Jobs that Only Dogs Can Do on Dog Works Radio.  On this podcast, we talk about firehouse dogs, lobster hunters, disease detectors, and much more!

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome sprint musher and sled builder, Johnn Molburg to The Dog Driver Show. On this podcast the guys talk about mushing history, building wooden dog sleds and more.

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Robert Michael, the writer, and director of a new documentary, Heartprints in the Snow on this episode of Mushing Radio.  Heartprints in the Snow is a feel-good story about the trust and bond between mushers and their dogs. The film follows those involved in the sport and a must-watch for any dog lover. 

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes sprint musher Destinee Kiel to The Dog Driver Show.  On this episode we talk about growing up in a mushing family, getting her own dogs, and racing in Michigan. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses What is a Crisis Response Dog on Dog Works Radio. On this episode, we talk about the differences between therapy, emotional support, service, and crisis response dogs. 

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome sprint musher and researcher Kriya Dunlap to The Dog Driver Show. Dunlap grew up in the sport of mushing and today she is taking her passion and knowledge of the sport and sled dogs and using it in her career as a professor. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top 5 rules of dog training on Dog Works Radio.  On this podcast episode, Michele talks about why dog owners should resist repeating themselves, pay the sticker price and much more. 

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome dog musher Randy DeKuiper to The Dog Driver Show, recorded at the Great Lakes Sled Dog Association's expo in Michigan.

Join hosts Robert, Alex, and Toni as they present their Summer Iditarod update on Dog Works Radio.  On this podcast, the hosts talk about the early sign-ups for the 2022 Iditarod at the annual Iditarod Volunteer picnic, the Kink 200 update, Mount Marathon Race, and their picks for next year's race.