Seventeen years ago, Dog Works Radio began with a microphone, a small training center lobby, and a commitment to show up every week. No studio. No audience. No guarantee anyone would listen. Just a belief that thoughtful conversations about dogs and training matter.
In this special bonus episode, Michele Forto reflects on what it really takes to build staying power. Not just in podcasting, but in dog training, leadership, and life. With listeners in 104 countries, over 109 episodes released in 2025 alone, and more than 568,000 downloads last year, this episode explores why those numbers matter and what they truly represent: trust.
You’ll hear why Dog Works Radio has never missed a week in 17 years, why consistency beats hype, and how clear standards and long-term thinking shape better outcomes for dogs and their people. This episode is not about nostalgia. It’s about respecting the process, doing the work, and continuing to show up.
Whether you’ve been listening since the beginning or just found the show, this episode reinforces the values that have guided Dog Works Radio from day one and will continue to shape what comes next.
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Dr. Robert Forto
is Alaska Dog Works’ training director.
Michele Forto
is the lead trainer for Alaska Dog Works.
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