Denver Dog Works closing training center, will remain in business

For Immediate Release

Denver Dog Works is closing its training center but will remain in business. 

Denver, CO–August 2, 2011–Denver Dog Works is closing its training center on Parker Road in Denver but will remain in business.

The training facility will begin the shutdown process immediately and is scheduled to officially close during the fourth quarter of 2011.

“We could not come to terms on lease agreements and we regrettably will no longer be able to offer training services at our training center. We will remain in business.” said, Michele Forto, business manager and lead trainer at Denver Dog Works.

The company plans to invest its energy to strengthen its nationwide service dog training program and in-home sessions throughout the Denver area.

“We recognize that the landscape of Denver Dog Works is changing and we want to make sure that we take care of our current and future clients,” said Forto. “In the coming weeks we will be offering a brand new service that is not offered by any other training center in the Rocky Mountain region.”

Denver Dog Works has been in business since 2006 and is a division of Dog Works Training Centers, LLC. It is owned and operated by husband and wife team, Robert and Michele Forto and has built its name and reputation as a solid family run business in the Denver area.

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Press Contact

Michele Forto

(303)578-9881

mforto@denverdogworks.com

Dog Works Radio presents TeleBrands

For Immediate Release

Founder and CEO of TeleBrands, AJ Kuhbani joins hosts Robert and Michele Forto on Dog Works Radio August 5, 2011 at 2 p.m. Eastern

Denver, CO–August 2, 2011–The Founder and CEO of TeleBrands, AJ Kuhbani joins Dog Works Radio with hosts Robert and Michele Forto.

Callers are welcome to join the conversation during the show by calling (646)727-3839. The live, Internet talk-radio show will stream in from the host page at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dogworks.

“I’ll admit, the ‘As Seen on TV’ people have gotten my credit card number more than once in the middle of the night,” said Robert, host of the program. “TeleBrand’s pet products, like the Shed Pal and the Pet Rider are great for today’s pet owners.”

An archive will be available at the same link immediately following the show or listeners can subscribe to the archives via RSS feed located on the host page. Read more about the host and the discussion on RobertForto.com.

About TeleBrands

The TeleBrand Corporation, better known as the “As Seen on TV’ people have been selling products to consumers since the 1980’s. Just recently have they ventured into the pet product market. They have sold every thing from the PediPaws to the soon to be released ShedPal for today’s busy pet owners.

TeleBrand’s CEO and Founder, AJ Kuhbani joins Dog Works Radio to talk about their new and innovative pet products as well as give our listeners some “behind the scenes” scoop about their very popular commercials.

Kuhbani also discusses how enterprising inventors can get their product in front of millions with their Inventor Days program.

Visit TeleBrands Corporation on the web at http://www.telebrands.com

About Dog Works Radio

Dog Works Radio is an interactive, live Internet talk-radio show that focuses on canines sports, working dogs and training. Hosts Robert and Michele Forto explore the advice, training tips, information and personality that is so unique to those who chose to work with dogs as a lifestyle, not a career. Callers are encouraged to call (646)727-3839 to listen or ask questions. The stream and achieves are available at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dogworks. The show is live every Sunday at 12 noon Mountain/ 2 p.m. E.T. The show is hosted hosted in Alaska and Colorado and brought to you by Denver Dog Works and Twine Group Media.

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Press Contact

Michele Forto

(303)578-9881

live@dogworksradio.com

Dog Works Radio presents: Blanket ID

Martin Hubbard of Blanket ID joins hosts Robert and Michele Forto on Dog Works Radio August 7, 2011 at 2 p.m. Eastern

Denver, CO–July 29, 2011–The owner of Blanket ID, Martin Hubbard joins Dog Works Radio with hosts Robert and Michele Forto.

Callers are welcome to join the conversation during the show by calling (646)727-3839. The live, Internet talk-radio show will stream in from the host page at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dogworks.

“Doing good in your neighborhood,” said Robert, host of the program. “Blanket ID’s program is amazing! Not only will their product and system help find your pet if it is lost but the company is the a true ambassador to the pet community.”

An archive will be available at the same link immediately following the show or listeners can subscribe to the archives via RSS feed located on the host page. Read more about the host and the discussion on RobertForto.com.

About Blanket ID

At Blanket ID they aim to be the go to source for an online community to support animal welfare. With their proven system, this is the only pet identification you will ever need. No need to buy a new tag if you move or change your cell phone number.

In addition to providing a great looking ID tag for your pet, Blanket ID delivers a seriously effective solution to the problem of losing a pet. Regardless of how your pet gets lost, Blanket ID strives to make sure that they get home safely and quickly.

The company works closely with all animal charities and we welcome approaches from organizations that could use our help. Every ID tag and membership purchased generates money for animal causes and we all greatly enjoy being able to help.

Visit Blanket ID on the web at http://www.blanketid.com

About Dog Works Radio

Dog Works Radio is an interactive, live Internet talk-radio show that focuses on canines sports, working dogs and training. Hosts Robert and Michele Forto explore the advice, training tips, information and personality that is so unique to those who chose to work with dogs as a lifestyle, not a career. Callers are encouraged to call (646)727-3839 to listen or ask questions. The stream and achieves are available at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dogworks. The show is live every Sunday at 12 noon Mountain/ 2 p.m. E.T. The show is hosted hosted in Alaska and Colorado and brought to you by Denver Dog Works and Twine Group Media.

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Press Contact

Michele Forto

(303)578-9881

live@dogworksradio.com

Dog Works Radio presents RuffGrip Leashes

Leslie Munroe of RuffGrip leashes joins hosts Robert and Michele Forto on “Dog Works Radio” August 3, 2011 at 4 p.m. Eastern

For Immediate Release

Denver, CO–July 29, 2011–The owner and proprietor of RuffGrip leashes, Leslie Munroe joins Dog Works Radio (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dogworks) with hosts Robert and Michele Forto.

Callers are welcome to join the conversation during the show by calling (646)727-3839. The live, Internet talk-radio show will stream in from the host page at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dogworks.

“These leashes are amazing,” said Robert, host of the program. “I have used a lot of leashes over the years but if they can withstand the rigors of daily use in a sled dog kennel, they deserve an A+ in my book.”

An archive will be available at the same link immediately following the show or listeners can subscribe to the archives via RSS feed located on the host page. Read more about the host and the discussion on RobertForto.com.

About RuffGrip

At RuffGrip they make unique pet products that make life easier. Especially for the larger and working dogs but they work well for small dogs too!

In business since 1998, and based in the Berkshires in Massachusetts, RuffGrip started within the equine manufacturing industry to insure the quality of materials as well as the durability of their products. They soon moved over to the pet industry producing some of the toughest leashes on the planet.

“We believe that if you spend your hard earned money on pet products that they should last for years,” said Leslie Munroe, owner of RuffGrip. “Our customers count on us for comfort, quality and strength in our products. Our dog customers range from the three pound Pekingese to the 165 pound Mastiff. We have a money back guarantee that if you don’t like something you purchase, from us, return it no problem. We ca say that because we have only gotten back three leashes in 12 years.”

Visit RuffGrip on the web at http://www.ruffgrip.com

About Dog Works Radio

Dog Works Radio is an interactive, live Internet talk-radio show that focuses on canines sports, working dogs and training. Hosts Robert and Michele Forto explore the advice, training tips, information and personality that is so unique to those who chose to work with dogs as a lifestyle, not a career. Callers are encouraged to call (646)727-3839 to listen or ask questions. The stream and achieves are available at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dogworks. The show is live every Sunday at 12 noon Mountain/ 2 p.m. E.T. The show is hosted hosted in Alaska and Colorado and brought to you by Denver Dog Works and Twine Group Media.

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Press Contact

Michele Forto

(303)578-9881

live@dogworksradio.com

Denver Dog Works: Camp Works Dog: Indy

Client’s Name: Beth L.

Dogs Name: “Indy”

City: Denver, CO

Breed: Potcake

Likes: playing!

Pet-Peeves: new situations, tight spaces, sudden movements

Favorite Toy: Stuffed Lamb

Favorite Treat: chewy rawhides

Favorite Walk: where ever we go!

Best Trick: Camp Counselor “Qyain” says it’s good that my mom found Michele at Denver Dog Works because she can help me figure out the world and not feel so scared. I don’t like it when people walk up behind or suddenly go in front of me too closely – I have nipped and bitten people on their ankles. Michele and Kyle are working to help me gain confidence.

Arrival Story: I first came to Denver Dog Works to learn how to handle anxious situations, boundaries, and to utilize obedience, manners, loose leash walking to be confident.

Bio: I am 1 years old and my mom traveled to the Turks and Caicos Islands to rescue me. You see I’m not a purebred or a pedigree. I’m fun-loving mutt. You can learn more about my breed by clicking on the breed tag above.

Motto: “Around The World”

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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 HuskiesandDog Works Radio Show

Research in ‘Westie’ Dogs May Hold Answers to Similar Human Diseases

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ScienceDaily (July 18, 2011) — The Westie Foundation of America (WFA) has announced preliminary findings in two major studies involving the health of West Highland White Terriers also known as Westies. Findings in these and other studies of Westies and other dogs may hold answers for similar human conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The studies are jointly funded by the WFA and the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF).

Read full article at Science Daily 

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Sperm sniffing dogs help sniff out rapists

Police have a new weapon in the battle against rape after a suspected sex attacker was sniffed-out by a dog specialising in smelling sperm.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for the crime in Karlskrona after southern Sweden’s only trained dog helped gather evidence at the crime scene that will now be used to convict him.

Read more at Mail Online

Canine Connection: Study Explores How Dogs Think and Learn About Human Behavior

ScienceDaily (June 9, 2011) — Dog owners often attest to their canine companion’s seeming ability to read their minds. How do dogs they learn to beg for food or behave badly primarily when we’re not looking? According to Monique Udell and her team, from the University of Florida in the US, the way that dogs come to respond to the level of people’s attentiveness tells us something about the ways dogs think and learn about human behavior. Their research, published online in Springer’s journalLearning & Behavior, suggests it is down to a combination of specific cues, context and previous experience.

Full Story at Science Daily

Editors Notes:  It’s amazing how as humans we place humanistic explanations onto our canine companions behavior.  I see in my service dogs that the stronger the response to the attentive human the stronger the dogs capabilities are in being manipulated into serving their human.

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Michele Forto is the lead trainer at Denver Dog Works and the co-host of the popular Dog Works Radio Show

 

 

 

 

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Dog Works Training Centers: Camp Works Dog–Bobby

Client’s Name: Ellen K.

Dogs Name: “Bobby”

City: Denver, CO

Breed: Jack Russell Terrier

Likes: exploring

Pet-Peeves: new dogs that are too busy

Favorite Toy: likes anything hard to chew on

Favorite Treat: basted in bones

Favorite Walk: loves the park especially the grass

Best Trick: Camp Counselor “Qyain” says that I have lots of energy and I will need lots of exercise.  I am a learning quickly and that’s great.  I play hide and seek from Qyain and my trainers but Qyain is smart, he finds me when they say where’s Bobby! I’m usually under the deck or the couch.

Arrival Story: I came to Denver Dog Works to get to do a Camp Works 1 three week board and train.  My mom called Michele the lead trainer before I came to Denver from Virginia.  I’m getting a great start on my obedience, my mom will be so proud of me.

Bio:  I am a 16 week old Jack Russell Terrier.  I am a ball of energy.  I might be small but don’t let that fool you!

Motto: “Jump”

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 Huskiesand the Dog Works Radio Show

Denver Dog Works: Camp Works Dog–Bailey

Client’s Name: Maria O.

Dogs Name: “Bailey”

City: Denver, CO

Breed: German Shepherd

Likes: her stuffed dog

Pet-Peeves: being crowded

Favorite Toy: her stuffed dog

Favorite Treat: Busy Stick

Favorite Walk: I like going new places and hiking through the park

Best Trick: Camp Counselor “Qyain” says that we are from the same kennel and its great to meet me.  He says even though my stay is short that I’ll learn some new manners for sure.

Arrival Story: I came to Denver Dog Works to get to do a mini-camp while my mom went on a trip to Alaska. I’m glad to be here for a week this summer.

Bio:  I am a 1 year old German Shepherd.  I love hanging out with my mom and meeting new people.

Motto: “Courage”

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 Huskiesand the Dog Works Radio Show