Shawn Ryan Show #5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
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Aug 26, 2020 
Mike Ritland, a former Navy SEAL and renowned K9 trainer, shares gripping tales from his military career, including responses to major operations like the USS Cole attack. He discusses the deep bond between military dogs and their handlers and emphasizes the need for effective training to reduce high euthanasia rates among dogs. Ritland also highlights his transition from combat to the canine world, revealing the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of community support, and the mission of his Warrior Dog Foundation.
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USS Cole Bombing Response
- Mike Ritland, a former Navy SEAL, recounts responding to the USS Cole bombing.
- He describes the scene's grim reality, including the stench of decaying bodies.
Tagalog Lessons
- Shawn Ryan attempts to welcome Mike Ritland in Tagalog, learned during his time at North Island Naval Air Station.
- Ritland explains he learned Tagalog after a deployment and a reassignment to Southeast Asia.
High School Attack
- In high school, Ritland was attacked in a racially motivated incident.
- This experience motivated him and taught him valuable lessons about self-reliance.