Frequently Asked Questions: Private Dog Training

  A Unique Personalized Training Program What is a Private Consultation? Private Consultations are an opportunity for Dr. Robert Forto to evaluate by seeing and experiencing the situation first hand. This can be especially useful in aggression cases. However, in most cases, a consultation is not required, because Dr. Forto has screened and evaluated the […]

iPods quit working at -32 degrees–dog sledding Alaska

It was early Saturday morning at the dog yard. The four of us sitting in the kitchen planning out the days run. It was going to be two dog teams and two snow machines. The snow machines were going to go out first and put in a turn around at about 25 miles and then […]

8,000 miles by dog sled

Did you know that more people have climbed Mt. Everest than have competed in and finished the Iditarod. A lot can be said about the 1049 mile race from Anchorage to Nome on the back of a dog sled. Just think about how far 1,049 miles really is… It is about the distance from Denver, […]

Recipe Rants: Canned and Bottled Goods

When I decided to start my new Recipe Rants category I quickly found out that I do not have most if not all of the ingredients that is needed to make a lot of the recipes. I will be the first to tell you that when I go shopping I never take an inventory of […]

Who are you, Robert Forto?

By Michele Forto We are members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and they have one of the best dog training journals around, especially for us in the canine training industry, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog. Each month in their highly acclaimed magazine, they have a member profile edited by Nicole Wilde.  While […]

Buffalo Chicken Wings

Buffalo Chicken Wings Ingredients Oil for deep frying 1/4 cup butter 1/4  cup hot sauce Dash ground black pepper Dash garlic powder 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 10 chicken wings Preparation Heat oil in deep fryer to 375 degrees. The oil should be just enough […]

Recipe Rants: Spices

When I decided to start my new Recipe Rants category I quickly found out that I do not have most if not all of the ingredients that is needed to make a lot of the recipes. I will be the first to tell you that when I go shopping I never take an inventory of […]

Recipe Rants: Cajun Meatballs

Cajun Appetizer Meatballs Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/4 cup egg 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup peach preserves Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a medium baking […]

Recipe Rants: Prime Rib

Prime Rib is one of my favorites. I have searched high and low for a great recipe for a long time and this just might be it! Ingredients: 1 (4 to 5 pound) prime rib roast 1/3 cup olive oil 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 Tablespoons rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon pepper […]

Recipe Rants: Manhattan Clam Chowder

This recipe comes from a friend of mine and fellow dog lover, Kim Halligan Garrison, on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/kimhalligan1 4 TBSP butter 2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 5 cups chicken stock 1 1/2 teas thyme 1 bay leaf salt & pepper 1 can (2lbs 3oz) peeled Italian plum tomatoes drained & chopped 1 […]