Posted on Nov 23, 2015
SSG Warren Swan
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I've been looking at myself and things that have been surrounding me and trying to implement some change to make each day better than yesterday. While this takes considerable effort, the one thing I've noticed that has helped have been dogs. I remember even in therapy when the service dogs came in, I could be in the worst mood and the dog would melt it away. I also remember as a MP I could volunteer to "catch" the working dogs. Even then they were therapeutic although painful if they bit past the wrap or pro gear. If you have a dog post a pic here. Might brighten up someones day. If you've been impacted by a dog tell us how. I follow this dog on FB because he's just amazing to see.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
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My friend was a tamed parrot. He was wonderful for my soul.
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SSG Warren Swan
SSG Warren Swan
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Now I'm really curious.....how do you tame a parrot, and how did he help you? This is truly different than the usual pet.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
MAJ Ken Landgren
9 y
He was kind of tame and young when I got him from the shop, he must be a hand fed bird to become tamer. Birds will become tamer with more interaction with humans. He would fly to me when called, stand on my shoulders, and I would fix him a plate at dinner time. Sometimes he would take a nap with me and snuggle against my head or neck. He loved having his neck petted. We were good buddies.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
MAJ Ken Landgren
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I was crushed when he died. He was so friendly and had a gentle soul.
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SSG Intelligence Advisor
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Always love the pups. Never could part with any dog we've brought home. Dogs hold a special place in our hearts.
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SSG Warren Swan
SSG Warren Swan
9 y
Good looking dog. Is he a Shepard?
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Yea, she's a sable german sheppard. 4 years old this month. This pic is actually about 2 years old.
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SPC Nancy Greene
SPC Nancy Greene
5 y
I have dogs since the day I was born! My dream came true while working for USMC at Camp LeJeune. I finally purchased the dog of my dreams; a Shar PEI’S! She was the smartest dog I have ever had. House-broken at 6 weeks old! She was amazing and had six puppies with another pedigreed Shar Pei. The stud took pick of the litter, I took the runt. That left the female twins and a male long hair. I couldn’t bear to ‘sell’ them, so I kept the other male and the twins were given to the stud’s grandparents. All the puppies stayed in the family! Mei lived for fifteen years before I had to ‘let her go’...would NEVER replace her! But Zeus is a whole different story!
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SPC Nancy Greene
SPC Nancy Greene
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She is a beautiful dog and I understand why she is a sable German Sheppard!SSG (Join to see)
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PO1 John Miller
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My Chocolate Labrador Ben. I'm his whole world and I like him too. When I'm having a bad day or fighting with my wife, he leans his whole body weight against me and forces me to pet him.
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SSG Warren Swan
SSG Warren Swan
9 y
You mentioned fighting with the wife...you haven't learned you've lost before you say your first word? Good looking blessed family bro. The dog's the icing on the cake. Glad he know you and when you need him.
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PO1 John Miller
PO1 John Miller
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SSG Warren Swan
I know bro, I know! :) But she makes it so hard to not respond in kind at times! LOL...

But like country music legend Garth Brooks said: "Sometimes we fight just so we can make up."
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SPC Nancy Greene
SPC Nancy Greene
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My dog talks to me! I understand what his howling means and he has different ‘barks’ for different things!
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SPC Nancy Greene
SPC Nancy Greene
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Every couple has disagreements. As long as you are not physical and ‘fight fair’; differences of opinion are okay! Besides, you know what they say about make-up ***!PO1 John Miller
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