Early Dog Sledding Innovations
Early Dog Sledding Innovations The hitching of several dogs to a whalebone or wood toboggan was a significant advancement. The whalebone toboggan of the Bering Sea regions and the narrow wooden toboggan of the Athabascan Indians of the Interior were still in use up until the beginning of the twentieth century. Even today, in the […]
Overview on Aggression Seminar held at Denver Dog Works
Overview Aggression Seminar held at Denver Dog Works This past weekend Robert Forto canine behaviorist, aggression expert held an aggression seminar. The students in the class quickly learned that human ideals and labeling put dogs into categories that are not necessarily correct once the situation and the behaviors are observed. For instance, many dogs are labeled […]
Mushers Workout
Mushers Workout If you don’t already know, my name is Dr. Robert Forto and I am the training director and owner of Denver Dog Works and The Ineka Project in Colorado. I am also a professional musher (dog sledding) and motivational speaker. I have been out of mushing for the past several years because, I […]
The Vet Corner on Dog Works Radio
The Vet Corner on Dog Works Radio Starting on the July 3, 2010 episode of the Dog Doctor Radio Show we are including a very special segment: The Vet Corner with Dr. Holly Cogswell of Aurora Animal Hospital in Colorado. The Vet Corner will air each week on the radio show and we plan to […]
The Gee-Haw Problem
The Gee—Haw Problem Some mushers expect a leader to turn instantly on command; others give the command some yards ahead of the turn so that the dog can absorb the situation. This explains why some mushers have trouble missing turns. A dog trained to turn instantly will jump straight into deep snow even if he […]