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'''Mike Ritland''' is a former [[United States Navy SEALs|United States Navy SEAL]], [[Public speaking|public speaker]] and [[Dog Trainer|dog trainer]]. He created the [[Warrior Dog Foundation]], to provide care to dogs that have ended their service in battle front, and the Team Dog Online Training Community.
== Career ==
Ritland joined the [[United States Navy|US Navy]] in 1996 and served 12 years as a [[United States Navy SEALs|US Navy SEAL]]. During that time, he saw action in Operation [[Iraq War|IRAQI Freedom]] and numerous special operations missions. A nearby marine mission in particular, had a detailed account of an explosive-detector dog alert to a grenade booby trap hidden in a doorway, saving the lives of the [[Marines]] assigned to the mission. Ritland then decided to work with similar dogs, and harness their abilities to defeat the tools of modern warfare. Due to that, Ritland became a Navy SEAL Multi-purpose canine trainer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.macmillanspeakers.com/MichaelRitland|title=Mike Ritland - Macmillan Speakers Bureau|work=Macmillan Speakers Bureau|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref>
After his service, Ritland served as the West Coast Navy SEAL Multi-purpose canine trainer. After his time on the west coast, he started Trikos International, which specializes in providing working [[Dog|K9]]<nowiki/>s to celebrities, private individuals, and government agencies.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://navyseals.com/4494/trikos-international-ever-vigilant/|title=Trikos International - Ever Vigilant {{!}} Navy SEALs|date=2014-09-05|work=Navy SEALs|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref> He has over 15 years experience in importing, breeding, raising, and training multiple breeds of working dogs.
Ritland also created the [[Warrior Dog Foundation]], a [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit]] special operations K9 retirement foundation,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.scout.com/Article/The-Warrior-Dogs-That-Inspired-Max-105211530|title=The Warrior Dogs That Inspired 'Max'|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> dedicated to serving working military K9s, the special operations community, and their families.
He has been asked to work with various pet companies like Dogtra,<ref>{{Citation|last=Dogtra|title=Ep.1 - K9 Dog Training with Mike Ritland: Buying an e-collar|date=2016-08-30|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt6Cb8q-PBM|accessdate=2017-12-07}}</ref> Oma’s Pride Raw Dog Food, and TEFCO.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rawdogfoodwholesale.com/|title=Raw High Quality Dog Food Paleo Diet {{!}} Tefco|website=www.rawdogfoodwholesale.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref>
He and his personal K9 collaborated in 2013 with [[Xbox]] to create [[Call of Duty: Ghosts]], contributing to the creation of the character of the dog.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.callofduty.com/content/dam/atvi/callofduty/ghosts/manuals/Ghosts-Manual-PS4-en.pdf|title=Call of Duty Ghosts - Credits|last=|first=|date=|website=callofduty.com|page=11|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>
=== Online presence ===
In addition to its presence in social networks, Ritland provides online training to dog owners through the Team Dog Online Training Community.
== Books and publications ==
Mike Ritland is a New York Times Best Selling author:<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2015/03/15/animals/|title=Animals Books - Best Sellers - March 15, 2015 - The New York Times|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2013/05/12/hardcover-nonfiction/|title=Hardcover Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - May 12, 2013 - The New York Times|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en}}</ref>
* ''Trident K9 Warriors'', Publisher St. Martin's Paperbacks, {{ISBN|978-1250073051}}<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.c-span.org/video/?317508-3/trident-k9-warriors|title=Trident K9 Warriors, Feb 15 2014 {{!}} Video {{!}} C-SPAN.org|website=C-SPAN.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.amazon.com/Trident-K9-Warriors-Training-Battlefield/dp/1250073057|title=Trident K9 Warriors: My Tale from the Training Ground to the Battlefield with Elite Navy SEAL Canines|last=Ritland|first=Mike|last2=Brozek|first2=Gary|date=2015-09-01|publisher=St. Martin's Paperbacks|isbn=9781250073051|edition= Reprint|language=English}}</ref>
* ''Navy SEAL Dogs'', Publisher St. Martin's Griffin, {{ISBN|9781250049698}}<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.amazon.com/Navy-SEAL-Dogs-Training-Canines/dp/1250049695|title=Navy SEAL Dogs: My Tale of Training Canines for Combat|last=Ritland|first=Mike|last2=Brozek|first2=Gary|last3=Feldman|first3=Thea|date=2015-01-13|publisher=St. Martin's Griffin|isbn=9781250049698|edition= Reprint|language=English}}</ref>
* TEAM Dog, Publisher G.P. Putnam's Sons, {{ISBN|978-0425276273}}<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.amazon.com/Team-Dog-Train-Your-Dog/dp/0425276279|title=Team Dog: How to Train Your Dog--the Navy SEAL Way|last=Ritland|first=Mike|date=2016-01-05|publisher=G.P. Putnam's Sons|isbn=9780425276273|edition= Reprint|language=English}}</ref>
He also has been featured in publications such as [[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/a12108750/personal-protection-dogs|title=Meet Your New $100,000 Best Friend|date=2017-09-20|work=Town & Country|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref> Police K9 Magazine,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.policek9magazine.com/sheriffs-k-9-units-train-like-a-seal/|title=Sheriffs K-9 units train like a SEAL {{!}} Police K-9 Magazine|last=Info|website=www.policek9magazine.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> K9 Cop Magazine,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.k9copmagazine.com/product/2015decjan|title=December 2014/January 2015|last=Magazine|first=K9 Cop|website=K9 Cop Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> SOFREP,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sofrep.com/39595/navy-seal-dog-training-tips-dog-owners-everywhere-team-dog-mike-ritland|title=Navy SEAL Dog Training Tips for Dog Owners Everywhere: "Team Dog" By Mike Ritland {{!}} SOFREP|date=2015-01-24|work=SOFREP|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref> [[The Washington Post]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/09/23/the-belgian-malinois-the-dog-the-white-house-didnt-use-on-fence-jumping-intruder/|title=The Belgian Malinois: The dog the White House didn’t use on fence-jumping intruder|last=Sullivan|first=Gail|date=2014-09-23|work=Washington Post|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US|issn=0190-8286}}</ref> the [[HuffPost|Huffington Post]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mike-ritlan-former-us-navy-seal-on-protection-dogs_us_577d0a86e4b00a3ae4ce8fdf|title=Mike Ritland former U.S. Navy SEAL: On Protection Dogs, Navy SEAL Dogs, and Dogs for Law Enforcement|last=Piper|first=Robert|date=2016-07-06|website=Huffington Post|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> [[New York Post|NYPOST]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://nypost.com/2015/01/24/4-ways-to-train-your-dog-like-a-navy-seal|title=4 ways to train your dog like a Navy SEAL|date=2015-01-24|work=New York Post|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Men's Journal|Men’s Journal]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/outdoor/a-navy-seals-5-tips-to-train-your-dog-20150129|title=A Navy SEAL's 5 Tips to Train Your Dog - Men's Journal|date=2015-01-29|work=Men's Journal|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Texas Monthly]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/the-dogs-of-war|title=The Dogs of War|date=2015-01-09|work=Texas Monthly|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Conferences and media ==
He was [[Keynote|keynote speaker]] for Purdue University’s Discovery Lecture Series, for [[Bucknell University]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bucknellian.net/49794/news/navy-seal-and-dog-inspire-audience/|title=Navy SEAL and dog inspire audience - The Bucknellian|last=Badlani|first=Mamta|website=bucknellian.net|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> and for various schools for children across the United States.
He participated in conferences across the country, including Stansberry Conference Series,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stansberryvegas.com/speaker/mike-ritland/|title=Mike Ritland – Las Vegas Conference 2018|website=stansberryvegas.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> ESA Security Conference, HITS Training Conference,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hitsk9.net/class-schedule-2/|title=Class Schedule|work=HITS K9|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref> California Narcotic Canine Association,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cnca.com/nacsw-conference/instructors-nacsw-conference/|title=Instructors :: California Narcotic Canine Association|website=cnca.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> and IaAWPd Iowa Association of Women Police.
He also has been interviewed by [[CBS]] Baltimore,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/video/11092468-coffee-with-former-navy-seal-and-author-mike-ritland/|title=Coffee With: Former Navy Seal And Author Mike Ritland|date=2015-02-02|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en}}</ref> [[60 Minutes|CBS-60-Minutes]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rare-look-at-a-secret-weapon-with-four-legs/|title=Rare look at a secret weapon with four legs|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en}}</ref> CBS 60-Minutes Overtime,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/can-this-60-minutes-producer-outrun-a-dog/|title=Can this 60 Minutes producer outrun a dog?|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en}}</ref> [[C-SPAN]],<ref name=":0" /> [[Fox News]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://video.foxnews.com/v/3171124440001/?#sp=show-clips|title=Dogs of war: What roles do military working dogs play?|date=2014-02-08|website=Fox News|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://insider.foxnews.com/2013/04/23/watch-read-new-book-trident-k9-warriors-provides-depth-look-america%E2%80%99s-elite-military-dogs|title=Get an Inside Look at America’s Elite Military Dogs|last=Insider|first=Fox News|date=2013-04-23|work=Fox News Insider|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en}}</ref> and [[Fox & Friends|Fox and Friends]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://video.foxnews.com/v/4017169952001/?playlist_id=930909787001#sp=show-clips|title=How to train your dog the Navy SEAL way|date=2015-01-28|website=Fox News|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> among others.
== References ==
{{reflist}}
== External links ==
* [https://mikeritland.com/ Official website]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ritland, Mike}}
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Dog trainers]]
[[Category:Motivational speakers]]
== Career ==
Ritland joined the [[United States Navy|US Navy]] in 1996 and served 12 years as a [[United States Navy SEALs|US Navy SEAL]]. During that time, he saw action in Operation [[Iraq War|IRAQI Freedom]] and numerous special operations missions. A nearby marine mission in particular, had a detailed account of an explosive-detector dog alert to a grenade booby trap hidden in a doorway, saving the lives of the [[Marines]] assigned to the mission. Ritland then decided to work with similar dogs, and harness their abilities to defeat the tools of modern warfare. Due to that, Ritland became a Navy SEAL Multi-purpose canine trainer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.macmillanspeakers.com/MichaelRitland|title=Mike Ritland - Macmillan Speakers Bureau|work=Macmillan Speakers Bureau|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref>
After his service, Ritland served as the West Coast Navy SEAL Multi-purpose canine trainer. After his time on the west coast, he started Trikos International, which specializes in providing working [[Dog|K9]]<nowiki/>s to celebrities, private individuals, and government agencies.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://navyseals.com/4494/trikos-international-ever-vigilant/|title=Trikos International - Ever Vigilant {{!}} Navy SEALs|date=2014-09-05|work=Navy SEALs|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref> He has over 15 years experience in importing, breeding, raising, and training multiple breeds of working dogs.
Ritland also created the [[Warrior Dog Foundation]], a [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit]] special operations K9 retirement foundation,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.scout.com/Article/The-Warrior-Dogs-That-Inspired-Max-105211530|title=The Warrior Dogs That Inspired 'Max'|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> dedicated to serving working military K9s, the special operations community, and their families.
He has been asked to work with various pet companies like Dogtra,<ref>{{Citation|last=Dogtra|title=Ep.1 - K9 Dog Training with Mike Ritland: Buying an e-collar|date=2016-08-30|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt6Cb8q-PBM|accessdate=2017-12-07}}</ref> Oma’s Pride Raw Dog Food, and TEFCO.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rawdogfoodwholesale.com/|title=Raw High Quality Dog Food Paleo Diet {{!}} Tefco|website=www.rawdogfoodwholesale.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref>
He and his personal K9 collaborated in 2013 with [[Xbox]] to create [[Call of Duty: Ghosts]], contributing to the creation of the character of the dog.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.callofduty.com/content/dam/atvi/callofduty/ghosts/manuals/Ghosts-Manual-PS4-en.pdf|title=Call of Duty Ghosts - Credits|last=|first=|date=|website=callofduty.com|page=11|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>
=== Online presence ===
In addition to its presence in social networks, Ritland provides online training to dog owners through the Team Dog Online Training Community.
== Books and publications ==
Mike Ritland is a New York Times Best Selling author:<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2015/03/15/animals/|title=Animals Books - Best Sellers - March 15, 2015 - The New York Times|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2013/05/12/hardcover-nonfiction/|title=Hardcover Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - May 12, 2013 - The New York Times|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en}}</ref>
* ''Trident K9 Warriors'', Publisher St. Martin's Paperbacks, {{ISBN|978-1250073051}}<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.c-span.org/video/?317508-3/trident-k9-warriors|title=Trident K9 Warriors, Feb 15 2014 {{!}} Video {{!}} C-SPAN.org|website=C-SPAN.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.amazon.com/Trident-K9-Warriors-Training-Battlefield/dp/1250073057|title=Trident K9 Warriors: My Tale from the Training Ground to the Battlefield with Elite Navy SEAL Canines|last=Ritland|first=Mike|last2=Brozek|first2=Gary|date=2015-09-01|publisher=St. Martin's Paperbacks|isbn=9781250073051|edition= Reprint|language=English}}</ref>
* ''Navy SEAL Dogs'', Publisher St. Martin's Griffin, {{ISBN|9781250049698}}<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.amazon.com/Navy-SEAL-Dogs-Training-Canines/dp/1250049695|title=Navy SEAL Dogs: My Tale of Training Canines for Combat|last=Ritland|first=Mike|last2=Brozek|first2=Gary|last3=Feldman|first3=Thea|date=2015-01-13|publisher=St. Martin's Griffin|isbn=9781250049698|edition= Reprint|language=English}}</ref>
* TEAM Dog, Publisher G.P. Putnam's Sons, {{ISBN|978-0425276273}}<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.amazon.com/Team-Dog-Train-Your-Dog/dp/0425276279|title=Team Dog: How to Train Your Dog--the Navy SEAL Way|last=Ritland|first=Mike|date=2016-01-05|publisher=G.P. Putnam's Sons|isbn=9780425276273|edition= Reprint|language=English}}</ref>
He also has been featured in publications such as [[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/a12108750/personal-protection-dogs|title=Meet Your New $100,000 Best Friend|date=2017-09-20|work=Town & Country|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref> Police K9 Magazine,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.policek9magazine.com/sheriffs-k-9-units-train-like-a-seal/|title=Sheriffs K-9 units train like a SEAL {{!}} Police K-9 Magazine|last=Info|website=www.policek9magazine.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> K9 Cop Magazine,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.k9copmagazine.com/product/2015decjan|title=December 2014/January 2015|last=Magazine|first=K9 Cop|website=K9 Cop Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> SOFREP,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sofrep.com/39595/navy-seal-dog-training-tips-dog-owners-everywhere-team-dog-mike-ritland|title=Navy SEAL Dog Training Tips for Dog Owners Everywhere: "Team Dog" By Mike Ritland {{!}} SOFREP|date=2015-01-24|work=SOFREP|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref> [[The Washington Post]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/09/23/the-belgian-malinois-the-dog-the-white-house-didnt-use-on-fence-jumping-intruder/|title=The Belgian Malinois: The dog the White House didn’t use on fence-jumping intruder|last=Sullivan|first=Gail|date=2014-09-23|work=Washington Post|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US|issn=0190-8286}}</ref> the [[HuffPost|Huffington Post]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mike-ritlan-former-us-navy-seal-on-protection-dogs_us_577d0a86e4b00a3ae4ce8fdf|title=Mike Ritland former U.S. Navy SEAL: On Protection Dogs, Navy SEAL Dogs, and Dogs for Law Enforcement|last=Piper|first=Robert|date=2016-07-06|website=Huffington Post|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> [[New York Post|NYPOST]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://nypost.com/2015/01/24/4-ways-to-train-your-dog-like-a-navy-seal|title=4 ways to train your dog like a Navy SEAL|date=2015-01-24|work=New York Post|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Men's Journal|Men’s Journal]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/outdoor/a-navy-seals-5-tips-to-train-your-dog-20150129|title=A Navy SEAL's 5 Tips to Train Your Dog - Men's Journal|date=2015-01-29|work=Men's Journal|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Texas Monthly]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/the-dogs-of-war|title=The Dogs of War|date=2015-01-09|work=Texas Monthly|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Conferences and media ==
He was [[Keynote|keynote speaker]] for Purdue University’s Discovery Lecture Series, for [[Bucknell University]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bucknellian.net/49794/news/navy-seal-and-dog-inspire-audience/|title=Navy SEAL and dog inspire audience - The Bucknellian|last=Badlani|first=Mamta|website=bucknellian.net|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> and for various schools for children across the United States.
He participated in conferences across the country, including Stansberry Conference Series,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stansberryvegas.com/speaker/mike-ritland/|title=Mike Ritland – Las Vegas Conference 2018|website=stansberryvegas.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> ESA Security Conference, HITS Training Conference,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hitsk9.net/class-schedule-2/|title=Class Schedule|work=HITS K9|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en-US}}</ref> California Narcotic Canine Association,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cnca.com/nacsw-conference/instructors-nacsw-conference/|title=Instructors :: California Narcotic Canine Association|website=cnca.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> and IaAWPd Iowa Association of Women Police.
He also has been interviewed by [[CBS]] Baltimore,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/video/11092468-coffee-with-former-navy-seal-and-author-mike-ritland/|title=Coffee With: Former Navy Seal And Author Mike Ritland|date=2015-02-02|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en}}</ref> [[60 Minutes|CBS-60-Minutes]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rare-look-at-a-secret-weapon-with-four-legs/|title=Rare look at a secret weapon with four legs|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en}}</ref> CBS 60-Minutes Overtime,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/can-this-60-minutes-producer-outrun-a-dog/|title=Can this 60 Minutes producer outrun a dog?|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en}}</ref> [[C-SPAN]],<ref name=":0" /> [[Fox News]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://video.foxnews.com/v/3171124440001/?#sp=show-clips|title=Dogs of war: What roles do military working dogs play?|date=2014-02-08|website=Fox News|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://insider.foxnews.com/2013/04/23/watch-read-new-book-trident-k9-warriors-provides-depth-look-america%E2%80%99s-elite-military-dogs|title=Get an Inside Look at America’s Elite Military Dogs|last=Insider|first=Fox News|date=2013-04-23|work=Fox News Insider|access-date=2017-12-07|language=en}}</ref> and [[Fox & Friends|Fox and Friends]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://video.foxnews.com/v/4017169952001/?playlist_id=930909787001#sp=show-clips|title=How to train your dog the Navy SEAL way|date=2015-01-28|website=Fox News|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-07}}</ref> among others.
== References ==
{{reflist}}
== External links ==
* [https://mikeritland.com/ Official website]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ritland, Mike}}
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Dog trainers]]
[[Category:Motivational speakers]]
