Erick is a former US Army Ranger K9 Handler.&nbsp;
He has 5 deployments under his belt: 1 to Iraq and 4 to Afghanistan, 2 of which he deployed as a multi-purpose K9 handler.
He has seen combat as a part of direct action mission, ambushes, he has lost friends in combat, to suicide and experienced&nbsp;
He has since left the military and started a successful career as dog trainer and working dog developer as the owner of Coastline K9.&nbsp;
 
Check out his socials below. Enjoy the show!&nbsp;
 
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coastline_k9/" target="_blank">@Coastline_K9</a>
Website: <a href="https://www.coastlinek9.com/" target="_blank">www.coastlinek9.com</a>

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Ep 13 - Mike Ritland: Origin K9 Podcast

Formerly the Origin K9 Podcast, the Warriors and Wardens podcast is dedicated to sharing the emotional well-being and lived experience of the Military and First responder community from Australia and around the world! 

Speak to our host, Tom Brown, for keynote speaking and workshops for your military or first responder team. 
https://www.warriorsandwardens.com/