EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 1H
From Marine to K9 Trainer: Free Service Dogs for Veterans & What's Wrong With Your Dog | Yoshi of Righteous K9
from North Idaho Experience · host North Idaho Experience
What if 80% of your dog's behavior problems were actually YOUR fault?In this episode of the North Idaho Experience podcast, Seth and Eric sit down with Yoshi — the former Marine, ex-Tennessee State Trooper, and founder of Righteous K9 — for one of the most honest, faith-filled, and fascinating conversations we've ever had.Yoshi's story is unlike anything you've heard. Adopted from the Soviet Union at age 7, raised in Coeur d'Alene, deployed to Afghanistan, then nearly killed in a head-on collision with a semi-truck — the accident that brought him back to his faith and set him on a path to building North Idaho's premier dog training company.Today, Righteous K9 trains everything from basic obedience puppies to military-grade bomb and drug detection dogs. But what Yoshi is most passionate about? Providing free service dogs to veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD — funded entirely by his civilian client base.In this episode, you'll hear:Why 80% of dog behavioral issues come down to handler error — not the dogHow Yoshi's German Shepherd literally saved his life from a morphine overdoseWhat PTSD service dogs actually do and how they detect anxiety in their handlersThe Proverbs 12:10 verse that inspired the name "Righteous K9"Why Yoshi believes North Idaho is the perfect home for this missionHis vision to launch a non-profit giving free service dogs to those who servedWhether you're a dog owner, a veteran, someone struggling with PTSD, or just a fan of great North Idaho stories — this one will stick with you.📍 CONNECT WITH ROYAL K9:https://righteousk9training.com/https://www.facebook.com/share/193W1CNri6/?mibextid=wwXIfr0:00 — Introduction: Meet the Royal K9 Founder2:30 — How Royal K9 Started: The Origin Story9:00 — The Biggest Mistakes Dog Owners Make17:00 — What Professional K9 Training Actually Looks Like25:00 — Working With Reactive & Problem Dogs33:00 — Building a Dog Training Business in North Idaho42:00 — The Royal K9 Philosophy & Standards50:00 — Real Client Transformations & Success Stories57:00 — How to Get Started + Where to Find Royal K9Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperienceYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-gFor the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today!https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/RelocationYour Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us?Email us at [email protected] 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions:Contact us at [email protected]: 208-618-4421Sponsored by:North Idaho Arms, LLC4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854(208) [email protected]://northidahoarms.com/Finding Freedom Idaho INCEqual housing opportunity======
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What if 80% of your dog's behavior problems were actually YOUR fault? In this episode of the North Idaho Experience podcast, Seth and Eric sit down with Yoshi — the former Marine, ex-Tennessee State Trooper, and founder of Righteous K9 — for one of the most honest, faith-filled, and fascinating conversations we've ever had. Yoshi's story is unlike anything you've heard. Adopted from the Soviet Union at age 7, raised in Coeur d'Alene, deployed to Afghanistan, then nearly killed in a head-on co...
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