Dog Works Training Centers-Service Dog: Brady

February 14, 2011

Service Dog: BRADY

 

Client’s Name: Patty D.

Dogs Name: “Brady”

City: Aurora, CO

Breed: Yellow Labrador

Likes: helping his handler, alerts her to mood swings, and helps comfort and provide a “safe” zone in crowds

Pet-Peeves: parking lots in the summer

Favorite Toy: any stuffed animal

Favorite Treat: string cheese

Favorite Walk: likes walking around the golf course with his handler’s husband

Best Trick: Camp Counselor “Qyain” says I do a great job for Patty as her service dog.

Arrival Story: I was brought to Camp at 8 weeks of age and began my training program immediately.  I was placed with Patty at 9 months.

Bio: I’m 3 years old and I still come hang out at Denver Dog Works to keep my skill level up and because group class is lots of fun. Practice makes perfect.

Motto: “Don’t Be Cruel”

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Michele Forto | Team Ineka | Alaska Dog Works | Mushing Radio | Dog Works Radio | Denver Dog Works | Daily Post

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Michele Forto is the lead trainer for Denver Dog Works and Alaska Dog Works and the host of the popular radio shows, Mush! You Huskies and Dog Works Radio Shows


Dog Works Training Centers-Service Dog: Savannah

February 14, 2011

Service Dog: SAVANNAH

 

Client’s Name: Kathy S.

Dogs Name: “Savannah”

City: Denver, CO

Breed: West Highland Terrier

Likes: big white dogs, chasing mice, and barking at squirrels

Pet-Peeves: being told to lie down

Favorite Toy:

Favorite Treat: Did you drop that? Here let me get that for you!

Favorite Walk: all around my neighborhood

Best Trick: Camp Counselor “Qyain” says it’s good that I still come to group on Saturday’s at 4pm because it keeps my skills sharp.

Arrival Story: I began training with Camp Director Michele Forto about 2 years ago.  I started at Dog Works Training Centers in Puppy class, then I went onto basic obedience with trainer Russell, then I made it Canine Good Citizen which I passed, of course!

Bio: I’m 2.5 years old and I enjoy meeting new people and new dogs.

Motto: “Lady In Red”

We proudly feed and recommend


Michele Forto | Team Ineka | Alaska Dog Works | Mushing Radio | Dog Works Radio | Denver Dog Works | Daily Post

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Michele Forto is the lead trainer for Denver Dog Works and Alaska Dog Works and the host of the popular radio shows, Mush! You Huskies and Dog Works Radio Shows


Dog Works Training Centers-Service Dog: Arthur

February 14, 2011

Service Dog: ARTHUR

 

Client’s Name: Noel N.

Dogs Name: “Arthur”

City: Denver, CO

Breed: West Highland Terrier

Likes: meeting new people, helping his handler, alerts her to mood swings, and helps comfort and provide a “safe” zone in crowds, and his knight in shining armor.

Pet-Peeves: not being able to be center stage

Favorite Toy:

Favorite Treat: duck biscuits

Favorite Walk: likes going everywhere with his handler

Best Trick: Camp Counselor “Qyain” says I do a great job for Noel as her service dog.

Arrival Story: I was brought to Camp so I could learn to help my handler in public situations.

Bio: I’m 3 years old and I am still in training to become a service dog for my handler. I am learning a lot from my trainer and Camp Director Michele Forto – she says if I can be patient and not want to be the center of attention I’ll be able to help my handler even more.

Motto: “We’ve Only Just Begun”

We proudly feed and recommend


Michele Forto | Team Ineka | Alaska Dog Works | Mushing Radio | Dog Works Radio | Denver Dog Works | Daily Post

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Michele Forto is the lead trainer for Denver Dog Works and Alaska Dog Works and the host of the popular radio shows, Mush! You Huskies and Dog Works Radio Shows


Dog Works Training Centers-Sevice Dog: Alaric

February 14, 2011

Service Dog: ALARIC

 

Client’s Name: Leah W.

Dogs Name: “Alaric”

City: Denver, CO

Breed: German Shepherd

Likes: Lacrosse balls, helping his handler, alerts her to mood swings, and helps comfort and provide a “safe” zone in crowds

Pet-Peeves: unruly dogs

Favorite Toy: Lacrosse balls

Favorite Treat: basted bones

Favorite Walk: large parks with lots of things to see

Best Trick: Camp Counselor “Qyain” says I do a great job for Leah as her service dog.

Arrival Story: I was born at Dreamchaser Kennels. Camp Director Michele Forto owned my mom and dad and she designed my development and training purposefully so that I would grow up and become a service dog.

Bio: I’m 2 years old and I just earned my certification as a full-fledged service dog.

Motto: “Hide Your Heart”

We proudly feed and recommend


Michele Forto | Team Ineka | Alaska Dog Works | Mushing Radio | Dog Works Radio | Denver Dog Works | Daily Post

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Michele Forto is the lead trainer for Denver Dog Works and Alaska Dog Works and the host of the popular radio shows, Mush! You Huskies and Dog Works Radio Shows


Dog Works Training Centers: Service Dog-Grover

February 14, 2011

Service Dog: GROVER

 

Client’s Name: Peter P.

Dogs Name: “Grover”

City: Englewood, CO

Breed: Labradoodle

Likes: playing fetch and getting to hang out with his handler

Pet-Peeves: picking up the remote control (which is my job!)

Favorite Toy: ball

Favorite Treat:

Favorite Walk: around my neighborhood to the park

Best Trick: Camp Counselor “Qyain” says I need to master picking up objects for my handler and then I’ll be the best.

Arrival Story: I began training with Camp Director Michele Forto about a year and a half ago. When I began I was already 2 years old and my handler’s family decided that I was big enough to help my handler – luckily I passed Michele’s tests and was allowed to participate in her service dog program.

Bio: I’m 4.5 years old and I get to go everywhere with my handler and I enjoy helping him meet new people and helping him pick up objects.

Motto: “Hi There”

We proudly feed and recommend

Michele Forto | Team Ineka | Alaska Dog Works | Mushing Radio | Dog Works Radio | Denver Dog Works | Daily Post

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Michele Forto is the lead trainer for Denver Dog Works and Alaska Dog Works and the host of the popular radio shows, Mush! You Huskies and Dog Works Radio Shows


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