Engagement Over Obedience: Transforming Dog Training Through Play

Robert Forto

Robert Forto

@robertforto | Executive producer and co-host of Dog Works Radio

Engagement Over Obedience: Transforming Dog Training Through Play

On this episode of Dog Works Radio, professional dog trainers from Alaska Dog Works share practical dog training tips, discuss common dog behavior problems, and explain how positive dog training and dog training consistency create better behavior at home.

In this episode of Dog Works Radio, the hosts delve into the importance of engagement in dog training, emphasizing that a dog’s distraction often stems from boredom rather than stubbornness. They introduce the concept of turning training into a game, which not only makes the process enjoyable for the dog but also enhances learning and reliability.

The discussion highlights the three C’s of effective training: clear criteria, meaningful consequences, and consistency, and how these principles can be integrated into play-based training to foster a stronger bond between dogs and their owners.

The hosts explain that play is not chaotic but rather a structured way to engage dogs, making them more likely to choose their owners over distractions. They provide practical examples of training games that can be easily implemented without special equipment, reinforcing the idea that fun and effective training can coexist.

The episode concludes with a reminder that training should feel like a relationship rather than a chore, encouraging listeners to adopt a playful approach to dog training for better results.

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Dog Works Radio is a podcast education show brought to you by Dog Works Radio and is hosted by Michele Forto. If you enjoy the show, I’d love for you to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast app!

And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Products We Use for Dog Works Radio

My equipment:

• SHURE SM7B Mic

• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Pro

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization

• Keap CRM

• Riverside.FM

• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small commission on any product you buy through my link.

Dog Works Radio is a podcast education show brought to you by Dog Works Radio and is hosted by Michele Forto. If you enjoy the show, I’d love for you to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast app!

And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

So if you want to get the most out of the relationship with your dog, listen to our podcast, Dog Works Radio, take some notes and check out our Peak Performance Training Program!

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Robert Forto

Robert Forto

@robertforto | Executive producer and co-host of Dog Works Radio

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