Alaska Dog Works

Building reliable dogs for the real world.
Service Dogs • Therapy Dogs • Family Companions
30+ years of experience | 6,000+ dogs trained

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Why do some rescue dogs wait months or even years for adoption while others find homes quickly?

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In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto breaks down the four core commands, sit, stay, down, and drop it, and explains why they are not about obedience at all. They’re about impulse control, trust, calmness, and safety.

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In this heartfelt episode of Dog Works Radio, host Robert Forto welcomes author Lisa Lacy to discuss her upcoming memoir Dogs Don’t Gaslight.

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Exploring the cultural differences in dog ownership between South Korea and the US, including laws, societal perceptions, and rescue efforts.

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Dog rescue can save lives. But it can also quietly destroy the people doing the work.

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In this episode of Rescue Tails, hosts Robert and Robin break down dog rescue intake procedures from a training and behavior perspective.

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Did you know you can listen to Dog Works Radio hands-free on your Alexa device through Apple Podcasts?

Say:

“Alexa, play @DogWorksRadio.”

Simple setup. Real-world dog training content anytime.

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Many dog owners believe professional dog training is too expensive. But compared to what?

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What do people really mean when they talk about “zombie dogs”?

In this episode, we unpack the fear, folklore, and misinformation surrounding rabies and aggressive dog behavior.

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In this episode of Dog Works Radio, the hosts delve into the importance of engagement in dog training, emphasizing that a dog’s distraction often stems from boredom rather than stubbornness.

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To have the most success in training your older dog, be sure to keep up the schedule and keep training sessions shorter. Do you have a senior dog you are interested in training? Are you already training your older dog?

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Why do some incredible rescue dogs get ignored while others are adopted immediately?

In this episode of Rescue Tails, Dr. Robert Forto and Robin Lucas of Rebel Rescue talk about the rescue dogs people often overlook. The older dogs. The shy dogs.
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In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Dr. Robert Forto sits down with Emily Breslin, retired vet tech turned dog trainer, certified canine nutritionist, enrichment expert, and host of The Dog Who Asked for More podcast.

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Dog training feels expensive… until you calculate the cost of chaos.

In this episode of Dog Training Unfiltered, Michele Forto breaks down one of the biggest myths in the dog training world: that professional dog training costs too much.

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Your dog is not trying to take control of your household. They are trying to understand what works.

Michele Forto unpacks one of the most persistent and damaging ideas in dog training: dominance theory.

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Most dog owners believe socialization means meeting as many people and dogs as possible. But what if that approach is actually creating stress, reactivity, or shutdown behavior?

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Did you know you can listen to Dog Works Radio hands-free on your Alexa device through Apple Podcasts?

Say:

“Alexa, play @Dog Works Radio.”

Simple setup. Real-world dog training content anytime.

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Service dogs, reliability is not just a buzzword; it is a critical component that can significantly impact the lives of individuals with PTSD.

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What happens after a rescue collects intake information on a dog?

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On this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips by Dog Works Radio, Nicole Forto discusses Proofing Your Dog for Real Life

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