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Tomorrow is Veteran's Day, so we're taking a moment to thank all members of the military, active duty and veteran, for their service. We're also using this as an opportunity to learn more about Dogs on Deployment, one of our Best Friends Network partners whose work directly impacts those who are and have served the nation.Necessity is the mother of invention, as they say, and that was the case with the nonprofit organization Dogs on Deployment.President and co-founder Alisa Johnson joined the Marine Corps in 2011, serving ten years as a KC-130J pilot. Her husband Shawn, also a pilot (in the US Navy), found themselves struggling to find options for the care of their dog JD during months-long deployments. After ruling out expensive options like boarding and professional dog sitters, they found a family member who agreed to care for JD for the six months Alisa was training at Quantico. An ideal situation, but no doubt a lucky one.They wondered how many other service members find themselves in that same predicament. What about those who don't have family able to help? What happens to those pets?DoD's nationwide network of patriotic foster homes ensures the human-animal bond stays intact when a military pet owner answers the call of duty. Over the years, the organization's work has grown to support veterans and first responders, not only with temporary fostering.If your work involves keeping pets and pet owners together, this is one resource you will want to have in your arsenal.Check out more on The Best Friends Podcast website: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-podcast/best-friends-podcast-ep-134
Service members in the United States face unfathomable difficulties throughout their careers. The last thing they need to worry about is their pet's care while they are away fighting for their country. The unconditional love of a canine companion can be one of the best things in the world, and those in service shouldn't have to miss out on that. But what happens to their dogs when they are deployed? Speaking with us today is Alisa Johnson, CEO of Dogs on Deployment. She and her husband, Sean, co-founded the nonprofit “dating service” that matches military personnel about to deploy with volunteers to care for their pets while they are away. Sean served as a Navy helicopter pilot, and Alisa as a Marine Corps, KC-130J transportation pilot and aircraft commander. Together, they have helped over 2,500 pets find boarding homes and have granted more than $850,000 to military pet owners. About Dogs On Deployment DoD is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit which provides an online network for service members to search for volunteers who are willing to board their pets during their owner's service commitments. Dogs on Deployment promotes responsible, life-long pet ownership by military pet owners by advocating for military pet owner rights, providing educational resources and granting financial assistance for military pet owners during times of emergency. https://www.dogsondeployment.org/ About Alisa Johnson Captain Alisa Sieber-Johnson served active duty in the US Marine Corps for nine years and was a KC-130J transportation pilot and aircraft commander. During her service, she found herself in need for a program like Dogs on Deployment (DoD) for her own dog due to a military commitment, when none existed. With an entrepreneurial spirit and the support of her husband, Shawn, she launched and grew DoD while simultaneously serving. Now a veteran, she proudly runs DoD full time. She is also a mother of two young daughters, two dogs, and one cat. About The Long Leash Thank you for joining us! Dogs know that the most delicious and nourishing treats are often found on the ground. In “The Long Leash,” we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show If you have enjoyed listening, please SUBSCRIBE so you'll never miss out! Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows. Follow us in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An image may be worth a thousand words, but in this case an image is worth a thousand smiles. How hundreds of pooches have made getting a Covid swab up the nose, more than bearable for owners and health workers. Also, matching dogs with temporary caregivers for military servicemembers on deployment. Swabdogs of Instagram Lining up for a COVID-19 swab can be unpleasant, daunting and often mundane for everyone involved, but bringing a four-legged friend along for company makes it bearable. To share the joy with others, pathology collector Tiffany White started posting photos of the pooches, some cats and even a bird, sitting in car passenger seats at drive through testing clinics in Melbourne Australia. The swabdogsofinsta account was started to keep her and her colleagues entertained, but it's become infectious – of the good kind – and is bringing smiles to thousands around the world. Dogs on Deployment Alisa Johnson has a novel way for every American who loves animals to serve their country. Her non-profit, Dogs on Deployment, places pets in temporary care for servicemembers. The KC-130J transport pilot who earned the rank of Captain has helped more than 2,000 pets in need. Her story of service to country and dog -- and the challenges of starting a non-profit -- is novel and inspiring. Tiffany White Tiffany White is a pathology collector and also works in traffic control at drive through COVID-19 testing stations in Melbourne, Australia. She began documenting the dogs who have accompanied their owners for a swab since January and created the Swabdogsofinsta account. What began as a project to bring smiles to the frontline workers who work in difficult conditions rain, hail or shine, has gone viral, with more than 15,000 followers and hundreds of likes on many of the 680 posts. Photos are now being sent in from other testing sites around Australia and the account has made news around the world. IG: https://www.instagram.com/swabdogsofinsta/?hl=en Alisa Johnson In 2011 Alisa Johnson, a U.S. Marine, founded Dogs on Deployment with her husband Shawn, who serves the U.S. Navy. The couple were moving to Quantico, Virginia, for Alisa's military training when they realized their dog JD would have nowhere to live during Shawn's deployment. Realizing that thousands of loyal servicemembers face the same situation, they founded Dogs on Deployment. More than 2,000 military Pets in Need have since found loving, temporary foster care while their humans serve our country. Anyone can be a part of the solution by either boarding a pet or donating to Dogs on Deployment: https://www.dogsondeployment.org/ The Long Leash Podcast - Dogs on Deployment with Alisa Johnson: https://shows.dogpodcastnetwork.com/show/the-long-leash-with-james-jacobson/while-on-military-deployment-who-looks-after-the-dog-the-long-leash/
Alisa Johnson - USMC Veteran Aviator & Co-Founder of Dogs on Deployment Alisa served in the US Marine Corps as a KC-130J transport pilot. She and her husband were both on active duty. It was early in their careers they realized that orders and service schools were preventing them from taking care of their dog for a period time. Luckily they had family nearby, but knew others weren't as fortunate. This launched Dogs on Deployment in June of 2011. Alisa would tell you her time in the military helped prepare her to be a non-profit owner. "Our mission is to give military members peace of mind concerning their pets during their service commitments by providing them with the ability to find people and resources able to help them." Dogs on Deployment DoD is a non-profit organization that provides a network for military members to find volunteers willing to board their pets while they are deployed or have other service obligations. They also offer financial assistance for emergency veterinarian services and advocate for pet owners on military installations. Learn More: Website: https://www.dogsondeployment.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogsonDeployment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogsondeployment/ VeteranCrowd Partners: Cardomax: Committed to producing the highest quality, liquid-based single serve supplements featuring clean ingredients. Use coupon code VeteranCrowd to receive Buy one, get one free on your first order. About Your Host Bob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.
Dogs and military servicemembers put loyalty first, so this week, we explore how to repay them. Dogs on Deployment matches pets with caregivers for overseas servicemembers. Then, the original Dog Whisperer trains us humans with patience and kindness. Alisa Johnson, Founder of Dogs on Deployment Alisa Johnson has a novel way for every American who loves animals to serve their country. Her nonprofit, Dogs on Deployment, places pets in temporary care for servicemembers. The KC-130J transport pilot who earned the rank of Captain has helped more than 2,000 pets in need. Her story of service to country and dog -- and the challenges of starting a nonprofit -- is novel and inspiring. Paul Owens, The Original Dog Whisperer One of the first Paul Owens teaches a new client is how to breathe, because 99% of dog training is human training. His positive, force-free techniques earned him the title "Dog Whisperer" long ago. He joins us to talk about how and why his strategies work ... and Pam tries out his recommendations with her dog, Pepper, in the studio. Chapters 01:10 – Feel-Good Military Homecoming Videos 02:11 – Introducing Alisa Johnson, Former U.S. Marine Captain 05:12 – How Does Dogs on Deployment Work? 06:53 – Paul Owens, The "Original" Dog Whisperer 08:12 - Let's Start with the Basics: Sit 09:31 – Start the Timer! Will Pam get Pepper to Sit? 10:52 - Location, Location, Location – Why it Matters for Training 12:31 – What Makes Paul Owens the OG Dog Whisperer? 13:51 – What We Have Planned for the Next Episode About Alisa Johnson In 2011 Alisa Johnson, a U.S. Marine, founded Dogs on Deployment with her husband Shawn, who serves the U.S. Navy. The couple were moving to Quantico, Virginia, for Alisa's military training when they realized their dog JD would have nowhere to live during Shawn's deployment. Realizing that thousands of loyal servicemembers face the same situation, they founded Dogs on Deployment. More than 2,000 military Pets in Need have since found loving, temporary foster care while their humans serve our country. Anyone can be a part of the solution by either boarding a pet or donating to Dogs on Deployment: https://www.dogsondeployment.org/ About Paul Owens Paul Owens, the “original” Dog Whisperer, has been training dogs for over 45 years. Once a classical trainer who used choke collars and shame-based techniques, he has found a new and better way. Now Paul is one of the world's leading proponents of positive, force-free, nonviolent animal training. His books and DVDs have been translated into several languages and sold over 600,000 units worldwide. His message of kind and compassionate dog training has reached more than 5 million people through his products, articles, classes, seminars, and television and print interviews. He is the best-selling author of The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate Non-violent Approach To Dog Training, The Puppy Whisperer and The Dog Whisperer Presents Good Habits for Great Dogs. Paul Owens, The "Original" Dog Whisperer: https://originaldogwhisperer.com/dog-whisperer/
This is audio, clearly edited to omit pilot voices in spots, is of the USMC KC-130J checking into the airspace that they would conduct routine refueling operations in supporting of training that was being conducted at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. This is the second incident in twenty-two months where a USMC fixed wing […]
The number and type of accident/incidents that are occurring in the US military form a disturbing trend and raise an question — is “OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE” the #1 priority of the DOD? We’ll talk about it.
For a second time in less than twenty-two months the Marine Corps has had a mid-air collision between a fixed wing aircraft and a a KC-130J refueled… I joined the Marine Corps in 1983 and I do not recall an incident in my entire association with the Marine Corps of an aircraft colliding with the […]
U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, load personnel and supplies on to a KC-130J aircraft on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, 12 November 2013, in support of Operation Damayan. Because of the long-standing partnership and interoperability between the two nations, the U.S., working through the Philippine government, is able to rapidly respond with critically needed capabilities and supplies in times of crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Lance Cpl. August J. Light / RELEASED).
VMGR-252 Squadron utilizes the KC-130J aircraft as the Harvest Hawk to support ground units in Afghanistan aboard Kandahar Air Field, Jan. 21. Produced by Marine Cpl. Daniel A. Wulz. Also available in high definition.
B-roll of U.S Marines conduct flying operations in a KC-130J aircraft in flood torn regions in Pakistan, delivering food and essential supplies to areas unreachable by any other means. Pakflood10. Video by Tech. Sgt. Justin Suddath.