From the hidden cost of a Christmas puppy to canine nutrition, pet insurance during disasters, and the core principles behind well-trained dogs, explore the five most-downloaded episodes of Dog Works Radio released in 2025.
Every year, a few conversations rise to the top. Not because they’re flashy, but because they answer the questions dog owners are actually asking.
In 2025, listeners turned to Dog Works Radio for clarity around responsibility, preparation, and what good training really looks like in the real world. From the hidden cost of a Christmas puppy to canine nutrition, pet insurance during disasters, and the foundations of reliable training, these were the five most-downloaded episodes of the year.
Here’s a closer look at what resonated and why.
1. The Hidden Cost of a Christmas Puppy
This episode struck a nerve because it told the truth.
Bringing home a puppy during the holidays sounds magical, but the long-term realities often get overlooked. We broke down the financial, emotional, and time commitments that come with puppy ownership and why so many dogs end up struggling months later when expectations don’t match reality.
Listeners appreciated the honesty and the reminder that preparation matters more than timing.
2. Canine Nutrition and The Dog Who Asked for More
Nutrition affects everything, behavior included.
In this episode, we explored what quality nutrition actually means, how marketing muddies the waters, and why food choices can directly impact focus, energy, and trainability. This conversation resonated with owners who were seeing behavioral issues and wondering if diet played a role.
For many listeners, this episode changed how they look at the food bowl.
3. Pet Insurance, Hurricanes, and Hard Decisions
Real life doesn’t pause for emergencies.
This episode combined practical insight with real-world experience, looking at how disasters and unexpected events affect pets and their owners. From pet insurance realities to decision-making under pressure, the conversation highlighted the importance of planning ahead rather than reacting too late.
It became one of our most shared episodes of the year.
4. We Were Dog Trainers Before It Was Cool
This episode was about perspective.
Long before social media trends and viral training clips, dog training was built on experience, repetition, and accountability. We reflected on decades in the field, how the industry has changed, and what hasn’t.
Listeners connected with the reminder that good training isn’t new, it’s proven.
5. The 3 Keys to a Well-Trained Dog
Simple doesn’t mean easy.
This foundational episode focused on the core principles behind successful training: clear expectations, fair consequences, and consistency over time. It became one of our most downloaded episodes because it gave listeners a framework they could actually apply.
No gimmicks. Just training that works.
What These Episodes Tell Us
When you look at the most-downloaded episodes of 2025, a pattern emerges.
Dog owners aren’t looking for shortcuts. They’re looking for leadership, honesty, and guidance grounded in real experience. They want to make better decisions for their dogs and understand what responsibility truly looks like.
That’s exactly why Dog Works Radio exists.
If you missed any of these episodes, now’s the perfect time to go back and listen. Each one represents a conversation worth having, not just once, but every year.
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