Good Morning RP. Have you been affected by the love a Dog could give?

SSG Warren Swan — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 20:01:46 -0500

I've been looking at myself and things that have been surrounding me and trying to implement some change to make each day better than yesterday. While this takes considerable effort, the one thing I've noticed that has helped have been dogs. I remember even in therapy when the service dogs came in, I could be in the worst mood and the dog would melt it away. I also remember as a MP I could volunteer to "catch" the working dogs. Even then they were therapeutic although painful if they bit past the wrap or pro gear. If you have a dog post a pic here. Might brighten up someones day. If you've been impacted by a dog tell us how. I follow this dog on FB because he's just amazing to see.

German Shepherds helps bring in the groceries and puts them away!

The amazing German Shepherd dog Baron can not only bring in the groceries, but he puts them away too! This is incredible training! Follow Baron on Instagram:...

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Nov 23 at 2015 8:04 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 20:04:05 -0500

Every time Im home, leave, return, think about leaving, walk out the door and not leave but return inside.
10 sec outside without them is handled the same as 12 months.|
I like dogs more than most people, and I love my family more than anything.. Protect them From anything.. Our pups, are family.

Response by SSgt Christopher Clabaugh made Nov 23 at 2015 8:42 PM

SSgt Christopher Clabaugh — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 20:42:40 -0500

Schembechler has kept me in good spirits when things weren't so great.

Response by SrA David Steyer made Nov 23 at 2015 9:31 PM

SrA David Steyer — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:31:05 -0500

I think it has been studied and found that children who had disabilities or other ailments, that when they pet a dog, their stress was reduced significantly. As for adults, I don't doubt at all that dogs have similar benefits.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Nov 24 at 2015 4:13 AM

PO1 John Miller — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 04:13:25 -0500

My Chocolate Labrador Ben. I'm his whole world and I like him too. When I'm having a bad day or fighting with my wife, he leans his whole body weight against me and forces me to pet him.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2015 11:35 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:35:45 -0500

I love that. Meme!
My service dog is a great Battle Buddy! It's been great for both of us!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2015 1:53 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 13:53:43 -0500

Always love the pups. Never could part with any dog we've brought home. Dogs hold a special place in our hearts.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2015 7:21 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 19:21:44 -0500

Growing up my family had a (mostly) Border Collie we named Bud. Although he was loyal to the entire family, he seemed to have an intense loyalty to me. Being a cow dog, he was my dad's partner whenever we had cowboy work to do. Otherwise he was by my side. Despite being one of the toughest dogs I have ever been around, it was cancer that took him away. Because of him, if I ever get a dog, it has to be a border collie.

Response by MSgt Stephanie McCalister made Nov 25 at 2015 1:49 PM

MSgt Stephanie McCalister — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 13:49:16 -0500

My current service dog, Caesar, is a black lab, he's been in training for a year now, goes with me to the VA as well as out in public ... my previous service dog, Buster, was a dachshund, we were together almost 12 years before medical issues took him across the rainbow bridge. The photo of him with the black bandanna, was with me at the VA ER for 14 hours when I got ambulanced in. He rode with me in the ambulance, and except for a couple of walks with a volunteer, and while I was getting a CT scan, he was with me the entire time. My dad was a K9 handler & trainer in the Air Force. RIP Dad, and Buster. Til we meet again. Thank you Caesar for being such a wonderful successor service dog.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 26 at 2015 8:47 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 20:47:58 -0500

My friend was a tamed parrot. He was wonderful for my soul.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2015 9:08 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 21:08:08 -0500

You bet!

Response by MSgt George Cater made Jan 30 at 2018 9:30 AM

MSgt George Cater — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:30:52 -0500

Oh, yeah. My wife got a crazy little Maltese Katharine had been abused for his first two years shortly before we started our full time RV life. Now going on 5 years, Smedley Butler is my buddy, constant source of laughter and still wildly frantic with joy when we open to door upon coming home. Most “Marine” dogs may be called Chesty, but I figured he looks nothing like a bulldog, so I named him for one of our other most famous: Smedley Darlington Butler, two time MOH recipient. Smedley has turned out to be the perfect name for our little fuzzball.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2018 8:16 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:16:04 -0500

Smedley and Mollie and their last litter of two little girls. Smedley's gone and one of the pups. Miniature Pinschers. King of the Toys.

Response by SPC Nancy Greene made Sep 23 at 2019 1:20 PM

SPC Nancy Greene — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:20:50 -0400

Dogs are capable of so much! Emotional support is what my Boxer is for me! He hasn’t been ‘officially’ trained or certified, but he knows me! He is in tune with my moods and feelings. I talk to him as if he were human. He understands and his bark scares anyone who has a fear of dogs! He is a wonderful companion and he is a rescue; however I think we rescued each other! This is a picture of Zeus in his favorite place! Mancy