http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest blog posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5The Power of Your Mind in Dog Training By Robert Forto, PhD Just this past week we had an encore airing of one of most popular shows, Mind-Body Dog Training on the Dog Doctor Radio Show . If you want to change the way your dog performs this is something you will not want to miss. ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~688540.aspx11/17/2009 4:25:02 PMRobert Forto PhD The Business End of the Leash Welcome to The Dog Works Training Center Business Opportunity By Robert Forto, PhD Thinking about a career, maybe you're thinking about your next career, or just supplementing your income.Look no further.At The Dog Works Training Center - We h...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~686890.aspx11/13/2009 12:44:13 PMRobert Forto PhD Dog Parks: Does Denver Need More? "Why I don't Recommend Them" By Robert Forto, PhD I was just recently interviewed for a local newspaper, Life on Capitol Hill (November, 2009 pg. 1) in Denver, Colorado about dog parks and thought it would be beneficial to re-post th...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~683449.aspx11/9/2009 9:31:02 AMRobert Forto PhD Canine Trainers Forum: Influential People in Learning Theory Part II By Robert Forto, PhD This is a weekly series of articles on Canine Training. We will post these articles every Saturday. We are going to start by posting articles about the history of human-canine commun...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~683380.aspx11/8/2009 5:07:40 PMRobert Forto PhD Dominance Aggression By Robert Forto, PhD Dogs do not see pack members as equals, instead, a hierarchy must be established to show which is of higher and lower rank to keep peace within the pack. Any number of pack members living together, whether dog or human, must have ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~681739.aspx11/4/2009 10:16:18 AMRobert Forto PhD Dog Law: Expert Witness for Canine Aggression Litigation By: Robert Forto, PhD Dog Law is a weekly series in which I explore a different topic regarding canine law, legislation and procedures related to the legal side of owning our canine companions. I have been involved ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~680743.aspx11/2/2009 11:51:13 AMRobert Forto PhD The Business End of the Leash: Marketing Your Dog Training Business By Robert Forto, PhD This is the first in a weekly series of what I call: The Business End of the Leash . It has been said that all it takes to become a dog trainer is a business card, a leash and a smile. It t...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~670342.aspx10/15/2009 3:04:34 PMRobert Forto PhD Dog Law: Traveling with Dogs to Hawaii By Robert Forto, PhD This is the first in a weekly series on dog law. Each week we will explore a different topic regarding canine law, legislation and procedures related to the legal side of owning our canine companions. I have been involved ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~668156.aspx10/12/2009 10:45:22 AMRobert Forto PhD About Dr. Robert Forto Robert Forto grew up in a military family. He attended elementary school in North Carolina, attended junior high school in the Washington D.C. suburbs and graduated high school in Virginia. Robert played lacrosse and football and was a very good student. The mili...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Recreation/Blog~660337.aspx9/28/2009 12:56:52 PMRobert Forto PhD About Dr. Robert Forto Robert Forto grew up in a military family. He attended elementary school in North Carolina, attended junior high school in the Washington D.C. suburbs and graduated high school in Virginia. Robert played lacrosse and football and was a very good student. The mili...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~660336.aspx9/28/2009 12:54:46 PMRobert Forto PhD What Should I Do If My Pet is Lost? By Robert Forto, PhD Just last night I was teaching my canine obedience trainers course to a couple of great new dog trainers. We were discussing kennel management and what it takes to run a successful boarding kennel and the issue of losing a pet ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~658871.aspx9/23/2009 1:59:54 PMRobert Forto PhD LEARN FROM A DOG A Dog's Purpose, from a 4-year-old... Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~657371.aspx9/18/2009 10:14:55 AMRobert Forto PhD NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robert Forto, PhD at 303-522-1727 Denver Dog Works Helps Owners Live Happily with their Dogs Denver dog Works, a Denver based dog training company trains all types of dogs-and their owners-in a variety of classes and programs from ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Local-Business/Blog~657276.aspx9/17/2009 4:36:26 PMRobert Forto PhD If a Dog Were a Teacher By Robert Forto, PhD In this day and age where we are running too fast from one appointment to another, from one kids football practice to another's softball. In the constant need to post updates to Facebook and tweets to Twitter, what have you done with your...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~656071.aspx9/14/2009 2:19:10 PMRobert Forto PhD Giving Medication to Pets By Robert Forto, PhD At Denver Dog Works we teach people how to become the best dog training instructors in the world. One of the chapter's that is included in this course called medications and vaccinations . We have included this is our course bec...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~654539.aspx9/9/2009 1:56:59 PMRobert Forto PhD Household Renovation Projects May Pose Danger to Pets By Robert Forto, PhD This weekend is the last big three-day weekend before most of the country settles in for winter and bides their time by watching football or attending the kid's sporting events. Our family vacations are done and...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~651916.aspx9/1/2009 3:55:30 PMRobert Forto PhD So You Have a New Pet By Robert Forto, PhD Congratulations on adding a new family member. We like to see happy, well-adjusted puppies added to a family, so here are some tips for introducing a new pet. New puppies go through developmental stages early in life. Between 3-16 weeks ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~649652.aspx8/25/2009 12:01:32 PMRobert Forto PhD Tips and Tricks By Michele Forto DEFINITION OF DOG TRAINING : Control for you and routine for your dog. PRACTICE at home is what brings success. class is to teach you what to teach your dog at home . Two short periods of training are better for your dog than one long one. We r...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~647530.aspx8/18/2009 11:31:05 AMRobert Forto PhD Our Dog, Our Best Friend By Robert Forto, PhD It's amazing what dogs bring into your life. Today I was looking at my Siberian Husky, Ineka, who is well beyond the decade mark and thought about all the good things that have happened to me since he came into my life. It's funny how a...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~641727.aspx7/29/2009 3:47:07 PMRobert Forto PhD Dogs Can Save Lives By Robert Forto, PhD We all know that dogs can be trained to do many jobs. They can be police K-9's, search and rescue dogs, tracking dogs, service dogs, mobility dogs, hearing dogs, sled dogs and of course our favorite companions. But did you know that dogs can als...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~636528.aspx7/15/2009 10:55:06 AMRobert Forto PhD Emergency Preparedness for the Pet Owner By Robert Forto, PhD Having the pleasure of living in Colorado a lot of us let our guard down when it comes to natural disasters. Being a landlocked state we have little worry of hurricanes and floods but we do get the occasional tornado, an...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~635180.aspx7/10/2009 6:12:00 PMRobert Forto PhD Outdoor Pet Safety By Robert Forto, PhD As the busy fourth of July holiday is upon us next weekend, I wanted to take a few moments to talk about outdoor pet safety and the dangers of fireworks around your furry friends. If you have any questions on this topic please consult your lo...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~630579.aspx6/26/2009 12:50:34 PMRobert Forto PhD Expert Witness for Canine Aggression Litigation By: Robert Forto, PhD Attorneys may be uncertain about the benefits of retaining an expert in animal behavior in dog bites cases, or how such an expert can help. This is understandable: In Colorado, and in many other states, the...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~629570.aspx6/23/2009 6:33:13 PMRobert Forto PhD Coaching for Peak Performance By Robert Forto, PhD If you are a small business owner and you want to have a leading edge in your industry consider coaching for peak performance. If you want any of the following give Dr. Robert Forto, a call at 303-522-1727 or contact him anytime throug...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Blogs/Archive/Local-Business/Blog~626356.aspx6/13/2009 3:54:27 PMRobert Forto PhD Pets as Therapists By Robert Forto, PhD This is the first entry in a series of posts about dog law. The subject of dog law is often misunderstood and I hope by providing education to dog owners that it is not just he said, she said , in regards to the rights of our canine companio...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~625041.aspx6/9/2009 7:02:07 PMRobert Forto PhD Socializing Sled Dogs To Be Canine Good Citizens Socialization is the key to making sled dogs safe for people and other dogs. This begins at puppyhood during a critical period of development between three and sixteen weeks. The sport of dog sledding is unique in the world of working dogs. ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~623462.aspx6/4/2009 1:42:23 PMRobert Forto PhD Mushers Workout By Robert Forto, PhD If you don't already know, my name is Dr. Robert Forto and I am the training director and owner of Denver Dog Works and The Ineka Project in Colorado. I am also a professional musher (dog sledding) and motivational speaker. I h...http://denver.yourhub.com/Aurora/Blogs/Archive/Blog~620368.aspx5/28/2009 9:02:01 AMRobert Forto PhD Redemption...Or Not? By Robert Forto, PhD On this week's edition of the Dog Doctor Radio Show we are going to talk about the big news story of the week-Michael Vick released from prison. The Dog Doctor Team weighs in on redemption, punishment and community service. While I am su...http://denver.yourhub.com/Aurora/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~618855.aspx5/22/2009 7:43:16 PMRobert Forto PhD The Power of Your Mind In Dog Training By Robert Forto, PHD Think about it, you are about to head into the ring for a big obedience match or a conformation show. Of course you are nervous. You have worked so hard for this big day. Up until now you and your dog have been in perfect syn...http://denver.yourhub.com/Aurora/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~616322.aspx5/17/2009 2:24:02 PMRobert Forto PhD Denver Dog Works and Dogtopia By Robert Forto, PHD Starting this week Denver Dog Works and Dogtopia in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, have teamed up to offer training at the Dogtopia location on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Denver Dog Works specializes in canine sport...http://denver.yourhub.com/Aurora/Blogs/Archive/Pets-Animals/Blog~613607.aspx5/10/2009 2:05:46 PMRobert Forto PhD