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This book contains the true story of how Mike Ritland grew from a skinny, bullied child to a member of our nation's most elite SEAL Teams and the trainer of the world's most highly skilled K9 warriors. The text contains violence.
Quick Summary
If you've ever wondered what it takes to turn a nervous pup into a military hero, this book will blow your mind. Mike Ritland's journey from a kid who got picked on to a Navy SEAL who trains combat dogs is genuinely inspiring, and the K9 training details are unlike anything you'll find in a typical adventure book. Kids who love animals, military stuff, or just want a story about someone who refuses to give up when things get tough will eat this up. There's some real-world war content mixed in, so it's more for older middle graders and up, but the dog training parts are fascinating enough to keep younger animal lovers hooked. Ritland has a straightforward, no-nonsense voice that makes you feel like you're actually talking to a soldier, which makes even the heavier sections feel approachable. Think of it as "The Dog That Saved" series meets a memoir from someone who's been through the real deal.