Dog Works Radio

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?

Paws Up! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks, breed profiles, and approachable science. On this episode, Michele discusses the importance of consistency in dog training. For example, everyone in the family must be on board with the training!

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 discusses how to teach your dog the most important dog training commands.

Paws Up! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks, breed profiles, and approachable science. You are the happy parent of a cute dog, and you wish to make them a little more motivated. Whether it is to learn new commands, new habits, or just to keep their schedule active, a motivated dog is a very pleasant companion. One of the most important concepts that every dog parent wishes to learn and master is how to motivate their dog to want to follow commands.

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Max Berthou-Ouest, Canadian Challenge 10-dog (3rd Place) musher 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. Did you know puppy scammers post fake litters online or pretend to be someone they're not (usually an existing breeder) to take advantage of puppy sales (sans the puppies.) This means that if you aren't careful, you could find the perfect puppy, send the 'breeder' your money, and never receive a puppy or any follow-up communication in return. Of course, Christmas is a big time for adding a new puppy to the family. While we do not recommend this, we will give you some tips and tricks to avoid a puppy scam online. Thanks to our friends from the American Kennel Club and the Dog Writers Association of America for helping us out on this episode.

Paws Up! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks, breed profiles, and approachable science. This week Michele is talking about how to get your K9 Buddy into acting in commercials, movies, student films 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 today's episode of Dog Works Radio, we dive deep into the Top 30 Dogs in Sci-Fi. Tune in today to hear this episode packed with great information, regardless of whether you are a new puppy owner or a seasoned pro with your pup!

Host Dan Kirkup interviews Remy Leduc, Canadian Challenge 8-dog Champion 2022 and Yukon Quest 2019 Finisher from Chenil Akkada Kennel in New Brunswick.

When hiring a dog trainer, you get what you pay for. Maybe your dog only needs a puppy class at the big box store but problem behaviors require a professional.

Paws Up! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks, breed profiles, and approachable science. This week Michele is talking about puppy biting and provides tips and tricks about keeping your pup's biting in check.

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 of Dog Works Radio, we are discussing the ten questions your vet wishes you would ask. Tune in today to hear this episode packed with great information, regardless of whether you are a new puppy owner or a seasoned pro with your pup!

Join Dan Kirkup as he interviews 10-dog musher Katherine Langlais from New Brunswick on this episode of Canadian Challenge Tales on Dog Works Radio.

Join host Michele Forto as she continues our service dog series, this time, we are talking about guide dogs. Support our work: Donate today

Join hosts Michele Forto as she discusses how some college students are experiencing pet separation anxiety on this episode of Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate today

Join host Dan Kirkup continues his interview with dog musher Garrick Schmidt on this episode of Canadian Challenge Tales on Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate today

Join hosts Michele Forto as she explains the seven AKC dog breed groups on this episode of Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate today

Join hosts Robert Forto and Toni Reitter as they discuss the recent interview with 4-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey released by Iditarod a couple of weeks ago. Support our work: Donate today

Join host Dan Kirkup as she interviews Garrick Schmidt on this episode of Canadian Challenge Tales on Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate today

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses Saint Roch, the patron Saint of Dogs Support our work: Donate today

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the most famous dogs in science on the podcast. Support our work: http://patreon.com/firstpawmedia

Join hosts Robert Forto and Toni Reitter as they discuss the recent Iditarod membership meeting, the Stage Stop race, Yukon Quest, and Canadian Challenge on this episode of Mushing Radio on Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate today

Join Robert Forto as he welcomes the host of the new podcast, Canadian Challenge Tales, Dan Kirup on First Paw Media Support our work: Donate Today

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses whether it is too late to get your dog interested in sports. You might be surprised that your old dog can compete too. Support our work: Donate today

Join Michele Forto as she discusses why mixed breed dogs cannot compete in dog shows (conformation). Read More: Why Can't Mixed Breeds Compete in Dog Shows? Support Our Work: Donate Today

Join hosts Robert Forto and Toni Reitter as they discuss a comprehensive list of dog mushing races worldwide for the 2022-23 season. Support our work: Donate Today

Join host Michele Forto as she talks about canine blood donation on this episode of the podcast on Dog Works Radio. To Learn More: Read Canine Blood Donation To Support Our Work: Donate Today

Join host Michele Forto, the lead trainer for Dog Works Training Company discuss can my dog be a service dog on Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate Today

Join host Michele Forto, the lead trainer for Dog Works Training Company discuss what types of services are service dogs trained on Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate Today

Join host Michele Forto, the lead trainer for Dog Works Training Company discuss how long does it take to train a service dog on Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate Today

Join host Michele Forto, the lead trainer for Dog Works Training Company discuss how do I get a service dog for free on Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate Today

Join host Michele Forto, the lead trainer fog Dog Works Training Company discuss why can't my dog be a service dog on Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate Today

Join host Michele Forto, the lead trainer for Dog Works Training Company discuss why are there specific breeds for service dogs on Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate Today

Join host Michele Forto, the lead trainer for Dog Works Training Company discuss How Do I Find a Service Dog Trainer in Alaska on Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate Today

Join host Michele Forto, the lead trainer for Dog Works Training Company discuss can my dog be an emotional support dog on Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate Today

Join host Michele Forto, the lead trainer for Dog Works Training Company discuss what is a service dog on Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate Today

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses resource guarding and some tips and tricks on how to eliminate it before it gets worse on this episode of Dog Works Radio. Support our work: Donate Today

Join hosts Robert Forto and Toni Reitter as they discuss the recent Iditarod picnic and early sign-ups and what is the IditaVerse? Support our work: Donate Today

On today's podcast expert dog trainer and owner of Alaska Dog Works, Michele Forto give advice on how to keep your dog calm on the Fourth of July. Support our work: Donate Today

Join hosts Robert Forto and Toni Reitter as they talk about the happy ending to the Leon story, the upcoming Iditarod picnic and more Yukon Quest updates on Dog Works Radio Support our work: Donate Today

If you and your dog are adventurous and fit, and your dog loves to run, then the up-and-coming sport of bikejoring might be a good fit. Already well-established in Europe, dog-powered mountain biking is growing in popularity in the U.S too. As a matter of fact, it is becoming so popular even here in Alaska that our company, Alaska Dog Works has been the title sponsor for the Alaska Dog Works Dryland Derby for the last four years. Support our work: Donate Today