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Dog Works RadioAuthor: Dog Works Radio
Dog training experts and best-selling authors Robert and Michele Forto (A Musher's Dream) take the listener into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs. What does it mean to "own" a dog? Can dogs teach us compassion? How do dogs learn? What are your breed's origins and what were they bred to do? Dog Works Radio is an award-winning podcast that is a delightful and surprising look at the relationship we have with our K9 buddies. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Pets & Animals, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Impact of Television Trainers on Public Perception
Sunday, 13 July, 2025
This podcast episode explores the significant transformation in dog training over the past few decades, particularly due to the influence of television trainers like Cesar Millan and Victoria Stilwell. It discusses how these trainers have revolutionized public perceptions of dog ownership and training, promoting positive reinforcement and humane methods. The episode also highlights the challenges and critiques of television dog training, emphasizing the need for ethical practices and community support among dog owners. Takeaways Television has made dog training more accessible than ever. Cesar Millan and Victoria Stilwell emphasize understanding canine behavior. The glamorization of dog training has changed how owners approach training. Television trainers have normalized conversations about dog ownership challenges. Their legacy rests in the broader societal shift toward understanding dogs. Dog training is often a gradual process that requires patience. Trainers encourage owners to proactively engage with their dogs. The influence of television trainers extends beyond the viewing audience. Television trainers have helped redefine the owner-dog relationship. The popularity of reward-based training has surged.
