Training in the Midst of Chaos
By Robert Forto Are you tired of the endless stream of negativity, stress and confusion created by the chaos? I don’t care if you are talking about the economy, job, boss, colleague, your dog, or anything else. Thriving in chaos is a decision not to get sucked into a negative spiral. The choice is personal […]
The Best of the Dog Doctor Radio Show: Cowboy and Wills
The Best of the Dog Doctor Radio Show: Cowboy and Wills This week we are packing for my first trip to Alaska to get our new house in order before the snow sets in and it makes it too difficult to do any of the many construction projects required to make the house a home. […]
Give a Dog a Bone, Just Dont Take it Away!
By Robert Forto As a canine behaviorist at Alaska Dog Works I see a lot of dog problems. I deal primarily with canine aggression and nothing can be more frightening than a dog that is possessive. I had a client whose dog was so aggressive if disrupted their entire family’s lifestyle. The client approached me about […]
Influential Dog Trainers and Their Contributions-Part 4
Influential Dog Trainers and their Contributions-Part 4 Over the past several weeks I have posted articles on those individuals that contributed to the dog training world in one way or another and shaped this industry into what it is today. While there are many different “styles” of dog training, much of the principles and techniques […]
Learn from a Dog
LEARN FROM A DOG This article was originally published on my blog in September of 2009. The following story is widely circulated on the Internet. I have no idea who wrote it and I hope the author does not mind if I take the liberty to use it here in this post. A Dog’s Purpose, […]