{"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":"Service Dogs, Leadership, and Performance Under Pressure","slug":"service-dogs-leadership-and-performance-under-pressure","published_at":"2026-07-05T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-works-radio-dog-training-puppy-training-dog-behavior-service-dogs-311974/service-dogs-leadership-and-performance-under-pressure","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-works-radio-dog-training-puppy-training-dog-behavior-service-dogs-311974","url":"https://dogworksradio.libsyn.com/service-dogs-leadership-and-performance-under-pressure","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dogworksradio/Feed_Drop_PP_Ep_4_The_Danny_and_Gunner_Story.mp3?dest-id=570910","summary":"In Part 4 of The Danny and Gunner Story , Robert and Michele Forto explore the moment every leader, team, and service dog partnership eventually faces: the test of pressure. Training is one thing. Real-world performance is another. As Danny and Gunner move beyond controlled environments and into unpredictable situations, their partnership is challenged in new ways. Through public access training, growing confidence, and increasing responsibility, they learn that success is not measured when conditions are ideal, but when circumstances become difficult. This episode examines the relationship between preparation and performance, the role of trust in leadership, and why pressure often reveals the true strength of any system. Whether you are leading a team, developing a culture, or navigating personal challenges, the lessons from Danny and Gunner's journey offer valuable insights into resilience, confidence, and long-term success.","meta_description":"In Part 4 of The Danny and Gunner Story , Robert and Michele Forto explore the moment every leader, team, and service dog partnership eventually faces: th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":908,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dog-works-radio-dog-training-puppy-training-dog-behavior-service-dogs-311974/episodes/service-dogs-leadership-and-performance-under-pressure/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-works-radio-dog-training-puppy-training-dog-behavior-service-dogs-311974/service-dogs-leadership-and-performance-under-pressure.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}