Episode 5: Put the Pack on One More Time
from Paws to Encourage
In Episode 5 of Paws to Encourage, BK and Maverick welcome back retired Marine and service dog handler Joseph Butler and his rescue service dog, Max. Joseph opens up about living with PTSD and anxiety in crowds, and how Max helps him self-regulate when he's overwhelmed. "If Max is okay, I'm okay." He shares how life with a service dog has changed his daily routine, helps him unplug from stress, and keeps him connected to the world. As unit commander of the Bomb City Young Marines, Joseph also talks about teaching young people service dog etiquette and mental health awareness, and why he supports Hope Lives Here, where veterans and their dogs train together from day one. He closes with a powerful message for any veteran who is struggling: it's okay to ask for help, you deserve it, and there is a team waiting for you. Just put the pack on one more time. Paws to Encourage is sponsored by The Hero Company: https://theherocompany.co/pages/about-us
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