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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. Popular Podcast Guests Include: Dr. Erica Boling, Sophie Barton, Samantha Spoto, Dorothy Wills-Rafterty, Jennifer Holland, Jared Easley, Mark Connolly, Marc Goldberg, Doug Mader, Suzanne Elshult, and more. Popular Podcast Topics Include: Dog training fundamentals, puppy training and early foundations, dog behavior problems and solutions, positive reinforcement and motivation, timing, consistency and training mechanics, management and preventing bad habits, service dogs and therapy dogs, canine nutrition and health, real-world obedience and reliability, life with dogs, routines and relationships, and more.

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    On this episode of Dog Works Radio, professional dog trainers from Alaska Dog Works share practical dog training tips, discuss common dog behavior problems, and explain how positive dog training and consistency to create better behavior at home. If every walk feels like a tug of war, your dog isn't being stubborn or disrespectful. They're doing what has worked. On Dog Works Radio, we break down loose leash walking from the dog's perspective and explain why pulling is not a behavior problem but a reinforcement history. When dogs learn that tension equals forward motion, pulling becomes automatic. The solution isn't correction or force. It's changing the rules of the walk. You'll learn what loose leash walking really means, why perfect heel is not the goal, and how movement itself becomes the most powerful reward. We also cover the role of consistency, management, engagement, and why short walks often train better than long ones. This episode is ideal for dog owners who want calmer, more enjoyable walks without pain, frustration, or outdated training methods. Fixing the walk often fixes far more than just the walk. Dogs pull because pulling has been reinforced, not because they are stubborn Loose leash walking means slack in the leash, not a perfect heel Forward motion is often a stronger reward than food Consistency teaches faster than correction Short, intentional walks build better habits than long ones Engagement turns walks into a shared experience, not a battle

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    The Recall Revolution: 7 Rules for a Solid "Come"

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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. Popular Podcast Guests Include: Dr. Erica Boling, Sophie Barton, Samantha Spoto, Dorothy Wills-Rafterty, Jennifer Holland, Jared Easley, Mark Connolly, Marc Goldberg, Doug Mader, Suzanne Elshult, and more. Popular Podcast Topics Include: Dog training fundamentals, puppy training and early foundations, dog behavior problems and solutions, positive reinforcement and motivation, timing, consistency and training mechanics, management and preventing bad habits, service dogs and therapy dogs, canine nutrition and health, real-world obedience and reliability, life with dogs, routines and relationships, and more.