Wendy’s Cool? Not!

In an effort to avoid not being beat down by the King and a Clown everybody’s favorite red headed step child, Wendy’s, is trying to re-invent itself. Starting late last year the burger chain came out with a line of new burgers that look an awful lot like the ones you might see at a […]

Recipe Rants: Sticky Toffee Pudding

I know, I know, you are asking why is this crazy guy putting recipes on his blog AFTER Christmas when traditionally people cook and bake BEFORE the big holiday. Well, all I can say is you will see in the coming days the method to my madness. Today’s treat is from another Denver, CO restaurant […]

Holiday Pet Safety

My name is Robert Forto and I am the training director of Denver Dog Works and Alaska Dog Works. I am asked all the time about holiday do’s and don’ts from pet owners. While I always offer an article right around Christmas about training Christmas puppies I thought it would be wise to offer some tips to pet owners on […]

The home of Dog Works Radio in Alaska

The home of Dog Works Radio in Alaska. The studio is a work in progress but it’s up and running! Dog Works Radio is hosted by my wife, Michele and I and is presented by Denver Dog Works and Twine Group Radio. This weekly Internet radio program covers dog training, tips and tricks. book and […]

Even Paris Hilton Dogs can have jobs!

Who says that only big, bad, mean looking German Shepherds, Rotties and Dobbies are the only breeds that can be used as personal protection or secuirty dogs? Check out this video of a Chihuahua saving the day as a couple thugs rob a smoke shop: Even Paris Hilton dogs can have jobs! Interested in training […]

Road Trippin: East Bound and Down

I always find just a little irony in that in my 12th flight to and fro my home in Alaska that you always leave from Denver’s East Terminal when you head West. At least if you are flying on Alaska Air or Frontier. I don’t know why I think about stupid stuff like this, but I do. […]

Road Trippin: Jordans Bistro in Denver, Colorado

One of our favorite places to meet friends when in Denver is Jordan’s Bistro in the heart of the University of Denver campus. This Irish-style pub hits the mark with all of the favorites from authentic dishes such as boxty and shepherds pie to an adult mac and cheese that is die for. The decor […]

The old man check-up and no dum-dum’s!

Yep, I am becoming and old man. I had a visit at my doctor’s office today. Not any doc. He is a surfin’, snowboardin’, bleached hair, soul patch wearin’, ultra cool, Internal Medicine doctor. No, there is nothing wrong with my inner workings so if you are ready to jump on as my primary beneficiary […]

Date Night: Denver Downtown Aquarium

Michele lovin’ the huge shark tank! I am trying to enjoy every minute that I can with my wife, Michele before I head back to Alaska for the summer while she and I decide what to do with moving her and my daughter Nicole up. Last night was date night for the two of us. […]

Road Trippin: Little Man Ice Cream

We all have our vices. Some are more extreme than others. Mine, perhaps is a bastion from my childhood, Coca-Cola. My wife, Michele’s is too. It is ice cream. Chocolate ice cream to be precise! When I was on the airplane headed to Minnesota for our road trip I picked up the airline travel rag […]