The 3 Keys to a Well-Trained Dog: Win the Mind, Motivate the Heart, Encourage the Right Behavior

What if your dog came when called every single time—not because you had a treat, but because they wanted to? In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele Forto reveals the three foundational keys to a truly well-trained dog that every handler can use: Win your dog's mind:  build focus and trust Motivate your dog: make obedience exciting Encourage the right behavior: reward what you want to see again You'll also hear real-life success stories from Alaska Dog Works programs like the Lead Dog Service Dog Training and Peak Performance Membership, where families, therapy dog handlers, and service dog trainers learn how to go beyond obedience into partnership. Tune in and learn how to turn training sessions into confident teamwork. Visit AlaskaDogWorks.com to schedule a strategy call today. Suggested internal links to add in the episode blog post: Lead Dog Service Dog Training Program DAWGS Therapy Dog Program The Pack Membership Dog Works Radio Homepage 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 percentage of any product you buy when using 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