{"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":"Is Socialization Really That Important? What Most Dog Owners Get Wrong","slug":"is-socialization-really-that-important-what-most-dog-owners-get-wrong","published_at":"2026-07-07T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-works-radio-dog-training-puppy-training-dog-behavior-service-dogs-311974/is-socialization-really-that-important-what-most-dog-owners-get-wrong","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-works-radio-dog-training-puppy-training-dog-behavior-service-dogs-311974","url":"https://dogworksradio.libsyn.com/is-socialization-really-that-important-what-most-dog-owners-get-wrong","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dogworksradio/riverside_ddw_ep_8_dog_training_..._first_paw_media_1.mp3?dest-id=570910","summary":"What does it really mean to socialize your dog? Many dog owners believe socialization means letting puppies meet every dog, greet every stranger, and spend hours at the dog park. Unfortunately, those well-intentioned efforts often create the very behavior problems owners hope to avoid. In this episode of Dog Training Unfiltered , Michele Forto explains what proper socialization actually looks like and why confidence, not popularity, should be your goal. You'll learn why calm observation is often more valuable than constant interaction, how the critical puppy socialization period works, why dog parks are rarely the best place for young dogs, and how older dogs can continue building confidence throughout their lives. Whether you're raising a new puppy or helping an adult rescue dog adapt to the world, this episode provides practical, science-based advice you can begin using immediately. Visit Alaska Dog Works to learn more about our private training programs, puppy classes, and online resources. 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? 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