Dog Works Radio

Dog Works Radio
Podcast Description
Dog training experts and best-selling authors Dr. Robert and Michele Forto (A Musher's Dream) take the listener into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs.
What does it mean to "own" a dog? Can dogs teach us compassion? How do dogs learn? What are your breed's origins, and what were they bred to do?
Dog Works Radio is an award-winning podcast that offers a delightful and surprising look at the relationship we have with our canine companions.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes centered on dog training, emotional support, and the roles of service and therapy dogs, with episode examples like training for autism assistance, therapy dog burnout, and the history of therapy dogs in mental health practices.

Dog training experts and best-selling authors Dr. Robert and Michele Forto (A Musher’s Dream) take the listener into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs.
What does it mean to “own” a dog? Can dogs teach us compassion? How do dogs learn? What are your breed’s origins, and what were they bred to do?
Dog Works Radio is an award-winning podcast that offers a delightful and surprising look at the relationship we have with our canine companions.
Join Nicole Forto as she delves into the essential first step in transforming your dog’s behavior. Discover why understanding triggers and associations is crucial for lasting change.
Key Points:
The dual nature of dog behavior: inherent traits vs. learned responses. Importance of in-depth evaluations to identify behavior triggers. The concept of counter conditioning and its role in behavior change. Practical steps to rewire your dog’s reactions to triggers. Consistency and rewarding calmness as keys to success.

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