How Dog Training Turned Into A Relationship With My Dog That Carried Me Through War, Divorce, And Starting Over
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Paul Bourgeois shares how his military working dog, Rroddie, provided unwavering support through challenging life transitions.
What happens when the dog beside you stops being part of the job and becomes the one constant in your life? After years of dog training, deployments, Secret Service missions, and life-changing transitions, Paul Bourgeois discovered that his military working dog, Rroddie, was giving him something far beyond protection or performance. Through war, divorce, retirement, and the difficult transition back to civilian life, Rroddie became the one thing that stayed the same when everything else changed. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the deepest relationships with dogs often develop during the hardest seasons of life. How military working dogs support their handlers in ways that go far beyond their official training. What losing a heart dog can teach you about stability, grief, and the bonds that continue long after they're gone. If you've ever felt like your dog carried you through something you couldn't explain to anyone else, this conversation will stay with you long after the episode ends. Connect with Paul https://www.instagram.com/pbourgeois881/ 🐾 Help Us Hit the Road We're raising money to take this podcast on the road — an RV, a microphone, and 20 years of experience…
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