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Paws to Encourage
by Bobby Kissner
Paws to Encourage is about facing hard things, refusing to give up, and the dogs that stand beside us through it all.Hosted by BK (Bobby Kissner) and his service dog, Maverick, the show features real conversations with Veterans, first responders, athletes, leaders, and everyday people who have been knocked down by life and found a way forward.BK knows that struggle firsthand. Alongside his service dog, Maverick, he brings an unfiltered perspective to conversations about PTSD, mental health, setbacks, resilience, and the battles people often fight without anyone else knowing.Brought to you by The Hero Company, you'll also hear incredible stories about service dogs, the human-dog bond, and how having a loyal companion by your side can restore independence, provide purpose, and sometimes even save a life.This isn't about pretending the hard days don't happen. It's about what you do next.You got this. You can do it. We're cheering you on.
Episodes
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Episode 5: Put the Pack on One More Time
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…
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Episode 4: More Than a Dog - A Veteran's Road Back
In this powerful episode of Paws to Encourage, BK sits down with Duff, a 20-year retired Air Force veteran, Chief of Education, litigation lead, and trainer with South Dakota Service Dogs. Duff opens up about his combat experiences in Iraq, the moments that changed his perspective forever, and…
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Episode 3: From Surviving to Finding Hope - Joseph & Max
In Episode 3 of Paws to Encourage, BK and Maverick sit down with retired Marine and service dog handler Joseph Butler to hear his powerful journey from combat and PTSD to hope, healing, and a new purpose with his service dog, Max. Joseph opens up about the challenges of transitioning from…
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Episode 2: Pick Up Your Axe and Swing
In Episode 2 of Paws to Encourage, BK and Maverick sit down with Joshua Roberts, founder and CEO of Fuse Well Strategies, leadership coach, speaker, and advocate for service dogs. Joshua shares his deeply personal journey through childhood trauma, military service,PTSD, and the devastating loss…
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Episode 1: The Power of a Battle Buddy -- Why Service Dogs Save More Than Lives
Welcome to Paws to Encourage, where BK and Maverick share stories of courage, resilience, and the extraordinary bond between people and dogs. For the inaugural episode, BK welcomes Marshall Morris, CEO and founder of The Hero Company, and Catherine Bair, VP of Operations and Mission Advancement....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Paws to Encourage is about facing hard things, refusing to give up, and the dogs that stand beside us through it all.Hosted by BK (Bobby Kissner) and his service dog, Maverick, the show features real conversations with Veterans, first responders, athletes, leaders, and everyday people who have been knocked down by life and found a way forward.BK knows that struggle firsthand. Alongside his service dog, Maverick, he brings an unfiltered perspective to conversations about PTSD, mental health, setbacks, resilience, and the battles people often fight without anyone else knowing.Brought to you by The Hero Company, you'll also hear incredible stories about service dogs, the human-dog bond, and how having a loyal companion by your side can restore independence, provide purpose, and sometimes even save a life.This isn't about pretending the hard days don't happen. It's about what you do next.You got this. You can do it. We're cheering you on.
HOSTED BY
Bobby Kissner
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Paws to Encourage is about facing hard things, refusing to give up, and the dogs that stand beside us through it all.Hosted by BK (Bobby Kissner) and his service dog, Maverick, the show features real conversations with Veterans, first responders, athletes, leaders, and everyday people who have been...
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Paws to Encourage is created and hosted by Bobby Kissner.
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