A year-end message from Dr. Robert Forto, DOG WORKS RADIO’s executive producer.
As we close out 2025, I want to take a moment to slow things down and say thank you.
This year reminded us why Dog Works Radio exists in the first place.
Dog owners faced more noise than ever. More opinions. More viral advice. More pressure to follow trends that look good online but fall apart in real life. Through it all, you chose something different. You chose experience over hype. Substance over shortcuts. And that trust made it possible for us to keep doing the work that matters.
At Dog Works Radio, our mission has never been to chase clicks or controversy. Our goal is simple and demanding at the same time: to provide honest, practical conversations about dogs, behavior, training, and the human-canine partnership that actually work in the real world.
What 2025 Reinforced for Us
This year, our most downloaded episodes had a clear throughline. Listeners weren’t looking for magic fixes. They wanted clarity.
They wanted to understand the real cost of dog ownership, not just financially but emotionally and time-wise. They wanted grounded conversations about nutrition, behavior, and health. They wanted transparency around service dogs, therapy work, and what it truly takes to train a reliable dog. And they wanted training principles that hold up in Alaska winters, crowded neighborhoods, and everyday life.
That tells us something important. Dog owners are hungry for leadership, not slogans.
Why Your Support Matters More Than Ever
Producing a show like Dog Works Radio takes more than microphones and recording time. It takes freedom to speak honestly, even when the truth is inconvenient. It takes the ability to say, “That popular advice doesn’t actually work,” and then explain why. It takes the courage to challenge misinformation without watering things down.
Your continued listening, sharing, and engagement made that possible in 2025.
Because of you, we were able to expand our training-focused content, deepen our conversations around working dogs and service dogs, and invest time in episodes that prioritize education over entertainment. In a crowded media space, that kind of support is not something we take lightly.
Built on Experience, Not Trends
Everything we share on the show is rooted in decades of hands-on work with dogs and the people who love them. We see the patterns others miss because we live them every day. Training sessions. Client conversations. Real dogs with real challenges.
Podcasting gives us the opportunity to pull back the curtain and talk honestly about what works, what doesn’t, and why. That transparency is the backbone of Dog Works Radio, and it will remain that way no matter how the media landscape shifts.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As we move into the new year, our commitment stays the same.
We will continue to focus on foundational training, responsible ownership, and realistic expectations. We will keep elevating conversations around service dogs and therapy dogs with the seriousness they deserve. We will keep creating content for people who want better relationships with their dogs, not just better obedience.
Most importantly, we will keep respecting our audience. You’re thoughtful, curious, and invested. You don’t need gimmicks. You need information you can trust.
Thank You for Being Part of This Work
On behalf of everyone behind the scenes, thank you for listening, for supporting, and for believing in the value of experience-driven dog training media. Because of you, Dog Works Radio continues to be a place where dogs, people, and honest conversations come first.
We’re grateful for the year behind us and excited for what’s ahead.
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Dr. Robert Forto
Executive Producer, Dog Works Radio
