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Dec 30, 2025

January is National Train Your Dog Month, and it’s the perfect time to reset your dog’s training habits. In this episode of Dog Works Radio, we explain why training is not optional, how consistency shapes behavior, and why short, focused sessions lead to real results.

You’ll learn why most behavior problems come...


Dec 25, 2025

Bringing home a Christmas puppy feels magical at first. Then the sleep loss, chewing, accidents, and overwhelm hit fast. In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto explains exactly what to do after bringing home a holiday puppy, from vet care and routines to training, socialization, and managing expectations....


Dec 23, 2025

In the final episode of the Dog Works Radio Christmas puppy series, Michele Forto shifts the conversation from warnings to solutions. Instead of focusing on why holiday puppies often lead to stress, this episode lays out a calmer, more intentional path for bringing a dog into your home. Michele explains why timing...


Dec 19, 2025

On this episode of One Minute Dog Training Tips, Nicole Forto discusses: Christmas with your dog. 

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Dec 16, 2025

This episode of Dog Works Radio breaks down the moment every Christmas puppy owner eventually hits: the shift from adorable holiday calm to barking, chewing, biting, and chaos. Michele Forto explains why this happens, how normal it really is, and why so many families feel blindsided in January.

You’ll learn what...