The Navy SEALs are known as “the teams” for good reason. Every member of the unit understands the role he has to play, spends hours of working together to build trust, and forges an unbreakable bond through repetition and commitment. As a Navy SEAL and a trainer of military working dogs, Mike Ritland has spent nearly his entire adult life fostering the best of human and canine attributes—a respect for authority, care for other’s well-being, and a commitment to getting things done right. He has created one of the most successful canine training programs in the country, providing dogs and training for the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs, TSA, and the Department of Defense, as well as elite Special Forces units within the US Military. Ritland also established the Warrior Dog Foundation, which helps to transition dogs from an operational environment into a state-of-the-art kennel facility.

Now, in his New York Times bestselling book Team Dog, just out in paperback, Ritland uses his experience to show how the same principles used to train combat dogs for the battlefield can be applied to your dog at home. Join Mike Ritland on Wednesday, January 6th as he discusses:

• How to choose the perfect dog for your household
• How to apply the key components of “command and control,” establish yourself as the “Team Leader,” and master non-verbal communication with your dog
• The important things to know about how a dog “thinks,” and the science behind gaining a dog’s trust – a key element of the human-canine relationship
• The best ways to appropriately punish or reward your dog’s behavior
• The Warrior Dog Foundation, and its efforts to educate the public on the importance of K-9s in the combat environment, and showcase the level of sacrifice these dogs give in support of our troops.

Ritland offers a unique perspective to dog training that has proven as effective in the living room or backyard as it did on the battlefield. His easy-to-follow instructions will teach you how to transform your dog into the ultimate companion.

About the Author: Mike Ritland joined the navy in 1996, and after twelve years started his own company to train dogs for the SEAL teams. His clients include the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs, TSA, and the Department of Defense. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Trident K9 Warriors, which is being adapted for film.