Dog Works Radio

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses 10 Ways to Make Valentine's Day Special for Your Dog on @dogworksradio On this episode we give you some great tips to make the most out of this day with your pup!

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome sprint musher Pasi Heinonen to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio. On this episode we talk about mushing in Finland, being a sled dog champion, feeding, training and more.

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses Can My Dog Get Hiccups on Dog Works Radio On this episode we discuss why dogs get hiccups and some tips on how to get rid of them.

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome sprint musher Yngve Hoel to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio. On this episode we talk about his dogs, nutrition, mushing in Norway, elite coaching and more.

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the rare working sled dog breed, the Seppala Siberian We introduce our new Seppala pup, Iseult, talk about the history of the breed, temperament and more. #Iseult

Join hosts Kourosh Partow and Robert Forto as they welcome musher, Marketa Bednar to the Dog Driver Podcast. On this episode we talk about living in Switzerland with a team of sled dogs, training, racing, nutrition and more.

Join host Michele as she discusses five easy steps to teach a puppy to stop biting on Dog Works Radio. On this episode we discuss how to teach a puppy to learn that biting is not allowed through re-direction, games and training.

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher, Gary Frank of Ohio to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio. On this episode we talk about a race in the Heartland of the United States, training, nutrition, and much more.

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the three top tips on how to teach a puppy its name on Dog Works Radio. On this episode we discuss that choosing a name is more important that something that sounds cool. It should be a name that does not rhyme with commands, is easy to say and much more.

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher, Brent Beck of Yellowknife, Canada to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio. On this episode we talk about Brent's racing career, living in extreme conditions, training, racing, nutrition and more.

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! 🎅🏻 - Keep your dog calm and happy during the festive season with this soothing Christmas music to relax dogs around people and loud noises. This dog therapy music is perfect for calming anxious dogs, with pieces of Christmas music throughout, this music will keep your dog happy and relaxed where they'd normally be stressed!

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?

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses if pumpkin is good for your dog on this episode of The Daily Dog on Dog Works Radio. Just in time for Halloween! Did you know that dogs love pumpkin and it is good for them too? It's pumpkin season! If you're making a special trip to the pumpkin patch, don't forget to pick out a pumpkin for your dog too. Almost every part of a pumpkin can be fed to your pup and the health benefits of this super squash may surprise you.

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher, Jim Ardnt of Homer, Alaska to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio. On this episode the guys talk to Jim about running sprint races, great stories including one about getting pulled over by the cops while driving his dog sled, and much more!

Join host Michele Forto as she gives you tips and tricks for We are going to take a short break here and when we come back we are going to learn How to Prepare Your Pets for Your Return to the Office It's been over a year of taking Zoom calls from our home offices, intermittent walks around the block with the family dog, and giving our pets plenty of belly rubs between emails. Since the pandemic began, many Americans have gotten comfortable working remotely, but we're not the only ones. Our pets have grown accustomed to us being home, too.

Just in time for Halloween, the producers of Dog Works Radio present over four hours of spooky music. We take a break from our traditional dog training advice and share a great playlist that you can play at your Halloween party or as background music during this spooky season. Halloween Music - Horror Creepy Dark Night Suspense Music Horror Music Instrumental Dark Suspense Scary Creepy Halloween Music Suspenseful music mix of scary music, suspense, creepy, eerie, instrumental horror music best for Halloween. Scary, dark piano music, violin, cello, strings, female and male voice, choir and horror sound- effects can be heard in this suspenseful instrumental music mix.

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses that there is nothing cuter than watching a puppy encounter certain things for the very first time. Our lives are full of objects that puppies find strange or downright scary. Here are six things that baffle puppies in the most adorable way.

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher, Roy Smith to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio. On this episode, the guys talk to Roy about his dogs, mushing in races, his training, nutrition program and more.

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses tips and tricks to avoid having a Velcro Dog on Dog Works Radio. Michele also offers some advice on what to do for your dog when you return back to work after the long hiatus and just in time for Halloween she lets you know if pumpkin is good for your dog.

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Jonathan Hayes to talk about his recent sled dog expedition in Maine and the documentary True North. On this episode we talk to Jonathan about the logistics of the trip, how the expedition pays homage to his line of Seppala dogs and much more.

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher, Ed Clifford to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio. On this episode the guys talk to Ed about his dogs, racing, running in ultra marathons and more.

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses more reasons to love your dog on Dog Works Radio. Dogs are a big part of our lives and evolution may play a part. In fact, dogs were the first species to be domesticated, going back 10,000 years. It is likely they afforded benefits to their owners, helping with hunting and offering companionship from the earliest days.

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Jonathan Hayes to Dog Works Radio to talk about the Seppala Siberian line, Togo, Balto, and the serum run. On this episode, we talk to Jonathan about his dogs, their unique story in mushing history, how his dog's ancestors played a role in saving the people of Nome, Alaska, and more.

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome sprint musher John Beck from Yellowknife, Canada to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio. On this episode we talk to John about his dogs, the largest race in northern Canada, his training, and living in Yellowknife.

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the recent news about service dogs and President Biden signing the PAWS Act and the new rules for flying with service dogs on airplanes in the United States. The PAWS ACT, or 'Puppies Assisting Wounded Service members for Veterans Therapy Act,' authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create a pilot program on dog training therapy that will provide dog-training skills and service dogs to veterans with mental illnesses.

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes filmmaker, Jeremy Grant to Mushing Radio. On this episode, we talk about Jeremy's new documentary, True North. Jeremy talks about what it took to film a mushing team on an epic 260-mile expedition that tells the history of one of the greatest dog sledding stories of all time, he also shares some of the behind-the-scenes trials and tribulations to make the film, and much more.

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome musher Morten Balling from Denmark to the Dog Driver Podcast on Dog Works Radio. On this episode, the guys talk to Morten about running dogs in Central Europe, training, traveling for racing, the cost of keeping sled dogs, and much more.

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses Does a Completely Hypoallergenic Dog Exist on Dog Works Radio In recent years, several breeds have gained the "hypoallergenic" label. Given that up to 20% of western country populations are allergic to dogs, it's no surprise that this label has grown in popularity. But, if you have been pinning all your hopes on one of these dogs being the perfect solution, don't get too excited—this term is not as accurate as it sounds.

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome the International Sled Dog Racing Association (ISDRA) board to the Dog Driver podcast to discuss the sport of mushing, new classes in the sport, and more.

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses if Puppies are Born to Communicate with Humans on Dog Works Radio.

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod musher Josh McNeal on Mushing Radio. On this episode, Robert and Josh talk about running sled dogs in Alaska, the importance of a team in long-distance mushing, a favorite story about his dogs, and more.

Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome open class dog driver, Courtney Moore to the Dog Driver podcast on Dog Works Radio. On this episode we talk to Courtney about growing up in mushing, her dogs, racing, and more.