Danger Close | The Fourth Option Podcast: John Devine

Danger Close | The Fourth Option Podcast: John Devine

From The Jack Carr Channel by Jack Carr

June 3, 2026 · 58 min · Season 6 · Episode 16

About this episode

Jack Carr interviews former Navy SEAL John Devine about K9s in combat and their training.

Today on DANGER CLOSE: THE FOURTH OPTION, I’m joined by my former Navy SEAL Teammate John Devine of Devine K9s and the Rescue 22 Foundation. John brings decades of experience working with elite K9s, from the SEAL Teams to personal protection dogs and service dogs for veterans. We discuss the selection and training of SEAL K9s, the bond between handler and dog, how these dogs operate in combat, and what breeds like the Belgian Malinois require of those who take on the responsibility. This is a companion podcast to my new thriller, THE FOURTH OPTION, talking to those on the front lines, analyzing modern warfare, and taking listeners deeper into the themes that inspired the novel. This podcast series is presented by HUXWRX Safety Co., Staccato 2011, and Bravo Company. To learn more about Devine K9s, visit https://www.devinek9s.com/ To learn more about the Rescue 22 Foundation, visit https://www.rescue22foundation.org/ THE FOURTH OPTION : https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/the-fourth-option/ Order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sZEdJS

People in this episode

Host: Jack Carr

Guest: John Devine

Topics covered

  • K9 training
  • Navy SEALs
  • veteran support
  • combat dogs
  • modern warfare

Keywords

  • Navy SEAL
  • K9s
  • combat
  • veterans
  • training
  • Belgian Malinois
  • service dogs

Sponsors

HUXWRX Safety Co., Staccato 2011, Bravo Company

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Devine K9s, Rescue 22 Foundation

Books & works: THE FOURTH OPTION

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