{"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://dogworksradio.libsyn.com/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":1107,"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":"2026-06-10T02:18:30.451832+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-works-radio-dog-training-puppy-training-dog-behavior-service-dogs-311974"},"episode":{"title":"Dog Training Truths No One Talks About with Melissa McCue McGrath","slug":"dog-training-truths-no-one-talks-about-with-melissa-mccue-mcgrath","published_at":"2026-05-05T12:02:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-works-radio-dog-training-puppy-training-dog-behavior-service-dogs-311974/dog-training-truths-no-one-talks-about-with-melissa-mccue-mcgrath","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-works-radio-dog-training-puppy-training-dog-behavior-service-dogs-311974","url":"https://dogworksradio.libsyn.com/dog-training-truths-no-one-talks-about-with-melissa-mccue-mcgrath","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dogworksradio/Melissa_McCue_McGrath.mp3?dest-id=570910","summary":"In this episode of Dog Works Radio , Robert Forto sits down with professional dog trainer and author Melissa McCue McGrath about her new book, Misadventures of the World's Okayest Dog Trainer and also the real world of dog training, beyond the basics. Melissa shares her journey from growing up with sled dogs in rural Maine to working in behavior cases and animal shelters. Along the way, we talk about the challenges dog trainers face, the misconceptions clients often have, and why communication with people matters just as much as working with dogs. The conversation discusses: The impact of popular culture on dog ownership trends The gap between real training knowledge and public perception What dog owners should look for in a trainer The realities of working in shelters and behavior cases Why the dog training industry remains largely unregulated Melissa also discusses her new book and the lessons behind the \"misadventures\" that shape every trainer's career. If you are a dog owner, aspiring trainer, or someone curious about what really happens behind the scenes, this episode offers practical insight and honest perspective. Buy the book: Misadventures of the World's Okayest Dog Trainer 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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