Episode
#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
3:36:27
Published: Wed Aug 26 2020
Description
In episode #005 of "The Shawn Ryan Show" (a 2 part series), Shawn sits down with Mike Ritland. Mike is a former Navy SEAL who responded to the USS Cole, participated in one of the largest SEAL Team operations that has ever occurred with SEAL Team 3, and kicked off the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003. He later became one of the world's most recognized protection K9 dog trainers, a New York Times best selling author three times, and amongst many other accomplishments, he founded the "Warrior Dog Foundation" which is a not for profit organization that rehabilitates and gives attack dogs returning home from war. SimpliSafe is award-winning home security that keeps your home safe around the clock. It's really reliable, easy to use, and there are no contracts. Check out SimpliSafe here: http://simplisafe.com/VE Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
This podcast episode contains stories of disgusting experiences and the importance of home security through window and door sensors.
00:00 - 05:43 (05:43)
Summary
This podcast episode contains stories of disgusting experiences and the importance of home security through window and door sensors.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A soldier shares a story of how they learned Tagalog in the Army from an older Filipino lady, and how it eventually became useful for their job assignment in Southeast Asia.
05:44 - 10:56 (05:12)
Summary
A soldier shares a story of how they learned Tagalog in the Army from an older Filipino lady, and how it eventually became useful for their job assignment in Southeast Asia.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker expresses happiness over the success of people they know, trust and like, and sees their triumphs as great examples for those in the business world.
10:56 - 14:30 (03:34)
Summary
The speaker expresses happiness over the success of people they know, trust and like, and sees their triumphs as great examples for those in the business world. However, they are skeptical of claims by some individuals about their exceptional results.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A discussion on the allegations against Joe Biden and Tara Reade, with the speaker expressing skepticism towards Reade's case.
14:30 - 18:03 (03:33)
Summary
A discussion on the allegations against Joe Biden and Tara Reade, with the speaker expressing skepticism towards Reade's case.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reminisces about their childhood in the 80s, a simpler time without technology where they enjoyed riding bikes, watching TV shows like MacGyver and playing outdoors.
18:03 - 23:53 (05:50)
Summary
The speaker reminisces about their childhood in the 80s, a simpler time without technology where they enjoyed riding bikes, watching TV shows like MacGyver and playing outdoors.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker had an epiphany on race issues at 14 when his dad's friend George shook his head when he saw him running behind him and the school staff did nothing to stop that.
23:53 - 31:43 (07:49)
Summary
The speaker had an epiphany on race issues at 14 when his dad's friend George shook his head when he saw him running behind him and the school staff did nothing to stop that. He realized then that no one was going to hold his hand to fix things if he couldn't do it himself.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker narrates how he and his fellow frogmen were caught at the wrong place at the wrong time while trying to grab hot cocoa to get warm during their patrolling and how they ended up sifting through pour shit trying to find their stuff.
31:43 - 37:41 (05:58)
Summary
The speaker narrates how he and his fellow frogmen were caught at the wrong place at the wrong time while trying to grab hot cocoa to get warm during their patrolling and how they ended up sifting through pour shit trying to find their stuff.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reflects on his past experience with a definitive line between good and evil and the difference in team structure between then and now in regards to being on a boat.
37:41 - 42:03 (04:22)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his past experience with a definitive line between good and evil and the difference in team structure between then and now in regards to being on a boat.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reflects on the influential instructors at SEAL Team Two and the pride they had in being the team that initiated the Iraq war.
42:03 - 45:45 (03:41)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the influential instructors at SEAL Team Two and the pride they had in being the team that initiated the Iraq war.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker gives tribute to the group of Navy SEALs that taught and helped him be a better man.
45:45 - 51:20 (05:35)
Summary
The speaker gives tribute to the group of Navy SEALs that taught and helped him be a better man. He talks about skills he learned that go beyond monetary gain, such as how to handle situations, adapt to challenges and live life to the fullest.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker recounts their month-long adventure in Australia during a workup for deployment.
51:20 - 55:51 (04:31)
Summary
The speaker recounts their month-long adventure in Australia during a workup for deployment.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker recounts the terrifying experience of being close to war and the lasting impact on the crew, including the devastating aftermath of the USS Cole attack.
55:51 - 1:04:25 (08:34)
Summary
The speaker recounts the terrifying experience of being close to war and the lasting impact on the crew, including the devastating aftermath of the USS Cole attack.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the importance of clear thinking and knowing how to apply aggression, as well as when to turn it off.
1:04:25 - 1:14:14 (09:49)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of clear thinking and knowing how to apply aggression, as well as when to turn it off. They also touch on the surprise of having no shots fired after spending two years preparing to go to war.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the similarities in the process of preparing for the bin Laden raid and staging out of Kuwait in 2003, including long periods of waiting and limited food options.
1:14:14 - 1:22:55 (08:41)
Summary
The speaker discusses the similarities in the process of preparing for the bin Laden raid and staging out of Kuwait in 2003, including long periods of waiting and limited food options.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A special group was able to successfully capture 26 enemy fighters, including Iraqi intelligence, special Republican Guard, and Navy members, without any casualties.
1:22:55 - 1:32:05 (09:10)
Summary
A special group was able to successfully capture 26 enemy fighters, including Iraqi intelligence, special Republican Guard, and Navy members, without any casualties. Initially, there were reports indicating that there would be no resistance, but the capture was still very fortunate.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the difference between regular Iraqi military and hardline Islamic terrorists, as well as the use of nods (Night Optical Device) in military gear.
1:32:05 - 1:36:49 (04:44)
Summary
The speaker discusses the difference between regular Iraqi military and hardline Islamic terrorists, as well as the use of nods (Night Optical Device) in military gear.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker recounts their experience disrupting operations in a warzone, including finding caches of weapons, blowing up vehicles, and feeling out the enemy's response to their actions.
1:36:49 - 1:45:45 (08:56)
Summary
The speaker recounts their experience disrupting operations in a warzone, including finding caches of weapons, blowing up vehicles, and feeling out the enemy's response to their actions. They also mention hanging body armor on vinyl doors for extra protection.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A former soldier reflects on the anti-war sentiment after being stationed in places like NAB Coronado and realizing how ingrained the hatred towards Americans is in certain cultures.
1:45:45 - 1:51:58 (06:12)
Summary
A former soldier reflects on the anti-war sentiment after being stationed in places like NAB Coronado and realizing how ingrained the hatred towards Americans is in certain cultures.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A soldier's account of a violent encounter during which he noticed that an insurgent was wearing a John Wayne gun belt.
1:51:58 - 2:02:35 (10:37)
Summary
A soldier's account of a violent encounter during which he noticed that an insurgent was wearing a John Wayne gun belt.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
In this podcast, veterans share their experiences of taking down targets in Iraq and the impact it had on them, including a platoon member quitting due to the high-pressure environment.
2:02:35 - 2:06:51 (04:16)
Summary
In this podcast, veterans share their experiences of taking down targets in Iraq and the impact it had on them, including a platoon member quitting due to the high-pressure environment.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A Navy SEAL shares his journey from being separated from the military to graduating from Buds and becoming a SEAL over the past 20 years.
2:06:51 - 2:10:11 (03:19)
Summary
A Navy SEAL shares his journey from being separated from the military to graduating from Buds and becoming a SEAL over the past 20 years.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A story of a daredevil who participated in the demolition of a palace, sawing through the back left window as they went along.
2:10:11 - 2:13:00 (02:48)
Summary
A story of a daredevil who participated in the demolition of a palace, sawing through the back left window as they went along.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A US soldier describes the invasion of a palace in Iraq by almost 30,000 soldiers as watching a crazy, apocalyptic fireworks show, with nonstop explosions.
2:13:00 - 2:19:23 (06:23)
Summary
A US soldier describes the invasion of a palace in Iraq by almost 30,000 soldiers as watching a crazy, apocalyptic fireworks show, with nonstop explosions. The soldier believes that there was no real danger, however, as the soldiers were in armored vehicles and the palace would eventually be knocked down anyway.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker and his comrades had experienced gunfights and taken enemy lives with no problem, except for one soldier who quit.
2:19:23 - 2:25:26 (06:03)
Summary
The speaker and his comrades had experienced gunfights and taken enemy lives with no problem, except for one soldier who quit. They later spent weeks in Tikrit to establish their presence and set up forward operating bases.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares his experience of transitioning from military life to Southern California civilian life and how he found solace in dog training following exposure to lung irritants while deployed in Iraq.
2:25:26 - 2:31:58 (06:32)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of transitioning from military life to Southern California civilian life and how he found solace in dog training following exposure to lung irritants while deployed in Iraq.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The lack of camaraderie and not feeling like a part of the community anymore can lead to depression when transitioning out of the military, but finding purpose and impact through training and importing dogs can help combat those feelings.
2:31:59 - 2:38:47 (06:48)
Summary
The lack of camaraderie and not feeling like a part of the community anymore can lead to depression when transitioning out of the military, but finding purpose and impact through training and importing dogs can help combat those feelings.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses his addictive personality, his past addiction to chewing tobacco and a current addiction to bourbon.
2:38:47 - 2:45:16 (06:29)
Summary
The speaker discusses his addictive personality, his past addiction to chewing tobacco and a current addiction to bourbon. He recognizes his fortune in that his addictions are not particularly harmful and acknowledges his responsibility to work hard for his employer.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the struggle of unplugging and taking time off, due to the fear of letting down the people who rely on them.
2:45:16 - 2:53:33 (08:16)
Summary
The speaker discusses the struggle of unplugging and taking time off, due to the fear of letting down the people who rely on them. They acknowledge the need to find a way to relax and turn off their business mind but find it challenging to do so.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares his experience of starting a business with no money and relying on assistance and hard work to become successful.
2:53:33 - 3:00:45 (07:12)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of starting a business with no money and relying on assistance and hard work to become successful. Despite the struggles and challenges, he advises not to give up and keep pushing forward towards the desired outcome.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a recurring revenue stream and how it can provide the freedom and flexibility to retire early or invest in other businesses.
3:00:46 - 3:06:27 (05:40)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a recurring revenue stream and how it can provide the freedom and flexibility to retire early or invest in other businesses. They mention the benefits of self-publishing in terms of earning a higher percentage of book sales.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker believes there's a difference between being able to buy something and being able to afford it.
3:06:28 - 3:13:03 (06:35)
Summary
The speaker believes there's a difference between being able to buy something and being able to afford it. One should start treating themselves when they're at a point where it makes sense to do so and have realized the contrast between buying and affording something.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Speaker talks about how he got to a point where he realized he needed to do something different in order to not end up doing the same thing for the rest of his life, and how his concepts for dog training aren't about teaching a dog how to bite, but rather utilizing their genetic tools to aid in training.
3:13:04 - 3:19:51 (06:47)
Summary
Speaker talks about how he got to a point where he realized he needed to do something different in order to not end up doing the same thing for the rest of his life, and how his concepts for dog training aren't about teaching a dog how to bite, but rather utilizing their genetic tools to aid in training.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about how important it is to teach dog owners how to train their dogs themselves, instead of taking them to expensive board and train programs or shelters because most dogs that enter the shelter are eventually euthanized due to problems arising from the owner's lack of knowledge.
3:19:51 - 3:24:59 (05:08)
Summary
The speaker talks about how important it is to teach dog owners how to train their dogs themselves, instead of taking them to expensive board and train programs or shelters because most dogs that enter the shelter are eventually euthanized due to problems arising from the owner's lack of knowledge.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
K-9 police dogs are not the cute and friendly pups people assume them to be.
3:25:00 - 3:33:43 (08:43)
Summary
K-9 police dogs are not the cute and friendly pups people assume them to be. In fact, they are aggressive animals that only end up in K-9 units after failing out of obedience school or given up by their handlers due to behavior issues.
Episode#5 Mike Ritland - Navy SEAL / K9 Dog Trainer (Part 1)
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Gene site is a genetic test that analyzes DNA variations to determine how someone may respond to various mental health medications, helping to reduce medication trial and error.
3:33:43 - 3:35:37 (01:54)
Summary
Gene site is a genetic test that analyzes DNA variations to determine how someone may respond to various mental health medications, helping to reduce medication trial and error.