{"podcast":{"title":"Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs","slug":"dog-works-radio-dog-training-puppy-training-dog-behavior-service-dogs-311974","podcast_index_feed_id":311974,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/105955/rss","website_url":"http://www.dogworksradio.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/6/a/6/a6a63a98be88b89ed959afa2a1bf1c87/dwr8.png","author":"Dr. Robert Forto and Michele Forto, Professional Dog Trainers and Canine Behavior Experts","episode_count":1154,"summary":"Dog Works Radio is a dog training podcast for dog owners who want real-world results, better behavior, and a stronger relationship with their dogs. In every episode, professional dog trainers Dr. Robert and Michele Forto break down the dog training advice, behavior challenges, and canine myths that confuse most owners and show you what actually works in everyday life with dogs. Whether you are raising a new puppy, struggling with leash pulling, dealing with barking or reactivity, training a service dog, or simply trying to better understand your dog's behavior, this podcast gives you practical dog training strategies you can actually use. Produced by Alaska Dog Works, Dog Works Radio combines over 30 years of professional dog training experience with real-world stories, expert interviews, and honest conversations about life with dogs. You'll learn practical strategies for: • Puppy training and early socialization • Dog behavior problems and solutions • Recall training and off-leash reliability • Loose leash walking and reactivity • Positive reinforcement dog training • Service dog and therapy dog training • Canine nutrition and health • Real-world obedience training • Building con…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-14T04:19:29.862044+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-works-radio-dog-training-puppy-training-dog-behavior-service-dogs-311974"},"episode":{"title":"Do Board and Train Programs Actually Work? 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Before you make that investment, it's important to understand what these programs can and cannot accomplish. In this episode of Dog Training Unfiltered , Michele Forto explains why board and train programs can be highly effective when they're built on a foundation of owner education, follow-up support, and realistic expectations. She discusses why no trainer can \"fix\" a dog without the owner's continued involvement, what separates great programs from average ones, and the questions every dog owner should ask before enrolling their dog. Whether you're considering a board and train program or simply want to understand how dogs learn best, this episode offers practical advice based on decades of professional training experience. In this episode you'll learn: What a board and train program actually does Why owner participation determines long-term success The biggest misconceptions about board and train How follow-up training affects results Questions to ask before choosing a trainer Why consistency always beats shortcuts Ready to build a stronger relationship with your dog? Visit AlaskaDogWorks.com to learn more about our training programs. Other Episodes You Will Love · Zombie Dogs 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. 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