On this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips, Nicole Forto discusses: Mental Stimulation Games for Dogs Products We Use for Dog Works Radio My equipment:  • SHURE SM7B Mic • Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio • Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones • Elgato Wave Mic Arm Pro  Recommended resources:  • Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization • Keap CRM • Riverside.FM • Hindenburg Pro recording and editing Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. Dog Works Radio is a podcast education show brought to you by Dog Works Radio and is hosted by Nicole Forto. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast app! And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
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Teaching Kids About Pet Loss Through Storytelling with Dorothy Wills-Raftery
In this heartfelt episode of Dog Works Radio, host Robert Forto reconnects with long-time friend and author Dorothy Wills-Raftery, known to many as the FiveSibes Mom. Together they discuss her touching new children's book Wolfie, What Is the Rainbow Bridge? a gentle story written with her grandson to help children understand the loss of a beloved pet. Dorothy shares the real-life inspiration behind Wolfie, the emotional bond between her grandson and their Siberian Huskies, and how writing and illustration became a form of healing. The conversation also explores her ongoing work in canine epilepsy awareness, pet loss support, and her award-winning books like What's Wrong with Gibson and Buddy the Christmas Husky. Learn more about Dorothy's work: Blog: FiveSibes.blogspot.com Facebook: FiveSibes: Siberian Husky Canine News & Reviews Instagram: @FiveSibesMom APLB Pet Loss Resources: aplb.org Products We Use for Dog Works Radio My equipment:  • SHURE SM7B Mic • Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio • Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones • Elgato Wave Mic Arm Pro  Recommended resources:  • Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization • Keap CRM • Riverside.FM • Hindenburg Pro recording and editing Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. Dog Works Radio is a podcast education show brought to you by Dog Works Radio and is hosted by Michele Forto. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast app! And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Â
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The Bark: Beyond Task Training
In this bonus episode, of The Bark. Nicole and Michele Forto dive deeper into task training for service dogs.Â
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Decompression in Dogs
On this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips, Nicole Forto discusses: Decompression in Dogs Products We Use for Dog Works Radio My equipment:  • SHURE SM7B Mic • Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio • Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones • Elgato Wave Mic Arm Pro  Recommended resources:  • Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization • Keap CRM • Riverside.FM • Hindenburg Pro recording and editing Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. Dog Works Radio is a podcast education show brought to you by Dog Works Radio and is hosted by Nicole Forto. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast app! And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
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Why "Task Training" Is Only Half the Story: Building True Service Dog Partnerships
In this episode, host Michele Forto breaks down one of the most misunderstood aspects of service dog training: the belief that task training is enough. At Alaska Dog Works, Michele explains why obedience and tasks are just the beginning, and how the real magic happens when dog and handler become a unified, emotionally aligned team. You'll learn: Why task training alone can fall short in real-world environments How to build confidence and emotional connection with your dog The unique challenges of training service dogs in Alaska Why the handler's mindset is just as important as the dog's obedience How the Lead Dog Service Dog Training Program helps teams thrive together Listen now to understand why the bond between handler and service dog is the missing piece of true independence. Suggested internal links to add in the episode blog post: Lead Dog Service Dog Training Program DAWGS Therapy Dog Program The Pack Membership Dog Works Radio Homepage Products We Use for Dog Works Radio My equipment:  • SHURE SM7B Mic • Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio • Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones • Elgato Wave Mic Arm Pro  Recommended resources:  • Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization • Keap CRM • Riverside.FM • Hindenburg Pro recording and editing Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. Dog Works Radio is a podcast education show brought to you by Dog Works Radio and is hosted by Michele Forto. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast app! And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Dog training experts and best-selling authors Dr. Robert and Michele Forto (A Musher's Dream) take the listener into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs.
What does it mean to "own" a dog? Can dogs teach us compassion? How do dogs learn? What are your breed's origins, and what were they bred to do?
Dog Works Radio is an award-winning podcast that offers a delightful and surprising look at the relationship we have with our canine companions.
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