# The Taylor Swift Effect: Is a Samoyed the Right Dog for You?

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Podcast: [Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-works-radio-dog-training-puppy-training-dog-behavior-service-dogs-311974)
Published: 2026-08-25T12:00:00+00:00
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Taylor Swift may be famous for being a cat person, but photos of Travis Kelce traveling with a fluffy white Samoyed puppy have people talking. Could celebrity influence suddenly make the Samoyed one of the next must-have dog breeds? In this episode of Dog Works Radio , Michele Forto looks beyond the celebrity buzz to discuss what families need to know before bringing home a Samoyed. These beautiful northern working dogs are intelligent, social, active, and independent, with coats that require serious maintenance. Michele also explains why sudden breed popularity can create problems when people choose dogs based on appearance rather than temperament and lifestyle. From early training and exercise to grooming, responsible breeding, recall, leash manners, and learning to settle, there is much more to living with a Samoyed than the picture-perfect puppy seen online. Before falling in love with the latest celebrity dog, ask the question that really matters: Does this breed actually fit your life? Other Episodes You Will Love · How to Get the Best Results out of Dog Training Support the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog tr…

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