Why does dog training feel expensive, but living with chaos somehow feels normal?
In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto tackles one of the most common objections dog trainers hear: “Dog training costs too much.” But what if the real problem isn’t the price of training… it’s the hidden cost of untrained behavior?
From destroyed furniture and emergency vet bills to stressful walks, reactive dog behavior, canceled trips, and tension inside the home, unmanaged behavior affects nearly every part of daily life.
This episode discusses:
- Dog training myths
- Reactive dog behavior
- Real-world dog training
- Puppy training and behavior prevention
- Why early training matters
- The emotional cost of unmanaged dogs
- Positive reinforcement and structure
- Why consistency changes everything
If you’re struggling with dog behavior problems, puppy chaos, leash pulling, barking, reactivity, or stress at home, this episode will help you rethink the true value of training.
Produced by Dog Works Radio and Alaska Dog Works.
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- Puppy training
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- Reactive dog help
- Service dog training
- Therapy dog training
- Dog training myths
- Leadership through dogs
- Real-world canine behavior solutions
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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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