Bonus: Inside Rebel Rescue: Dog Culture and Training Challenges in South Korea

In this bonus Q&A, Robert Forto shares his firsthand experiences visiting Rebel Rescue in South Korea. From the resilience of dogs rescued from farm conditions, such as Scooby, to the cultural divide between dogs as family pets versus guardians, this episode explores how rescue culture is evolving as Korea prepares to ban dog meat farms in 2027. Listeners will learn what U.S. trainers can gain from Korean approaches and why the future of dog culture in Asia is shifting fast.

Key Themes:

• • Cultural differences in dog ownership (family vs guardian).

  • The upcoming 2027 ban on dog meat farms.

  • The resilience of Scooby, a rescued farm dog.

  • What U.S. trainers can learn from Korean rescues.

  • Links: alaskadogworks.com, dogworksradio.com, Rebel Rescue interview with Sarah Jung

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