K-9 Gear with Former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland - Gear Tasting 94

When it comes to canines and their gear, there's no opinion we trust more than former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland. Today on Gear Tasting, Mike joins Bryan to discuss some new canine products from Trikos, including a collar and lead.
Bryan also provides an overview of the kit he has for his Doberman and Mike offers his thoughts on some additions to consider.
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Resources
Mike Ritland - MikeRitland.com
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Chuck It Ball - amzn.to/2rSSfmm
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In each episode of Gear Tasting, Imminent Threat Solutions Editor-in-Chief Bryan Black answers your gear-related questions and shares his insight into what we're currently evaluating at ITS HQ.

[@eclipse2122]

Love this type of content please do more with Mike he is a wealth of knowledge!

[@heatcycle2769]

I can not tell if Mike has sun burn, is a chameleon trying to blend in with his shirt, or if a hot girl is behind the camera. Just joking Mike is a fellow Iowa boy

[@BradPitbull]

He is red... Like a banana

[@doggylover562]

That always happens to him....watch his podcast on youtube Mike Drop

[@p.richter9592]

Good episode. Lot of good and usable information 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ScottyM1959]

this was an awesome subject and great video! 👍👍

[@redfernsoljah]

I use mushers wax on my K9s pads who is a SA out everyday working. Helps protect Pads before booties.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

I have horses and dogs and trail ride a lot in mountains. I always carry vet wrap instead of ace bandage because it self sticks, cheap and disposable. Vet wrap, duct tape and baling twine never leave home without.

[@Grump.Epanda]

Loved the "Coming To America" reference!

[@sebastianmelmoth7331]

Mike just looks like a cool calm killer.... I'd say his dog do EXACTLY what they are told! :-) His book is brilliant

[@ericnorris8483]

Ritland reminds me of Mike from Better Call Saul.

[@DPDofficer4]

I love his Navy Seal K9 training books

[@shannonmcpherson9886]

Thank you for this great video

[@LTSRIDE24]

I use a very similar collar (Redline K9 Maxtac Adjustable Nylon K9 Id Collar) on my Mastiff & I absolutely love it! I purchased it in June of '17 & it's still going strong!

[@forestrebock3545]

love this content

[@jimhohmann7809]

Nobody knows dogs better than Mike Ritland Glean as much info from him as possible he is a great addition to your show

[@Manjason08]

Thank you for doing this one; Love Mike; especially his "rants" on SOFREP. This was the type of gear that I always wanted or tried to purchase for our German and Dutch Shepherds (long story on those two...) Again, Thanks Bryan and Mike

[@krhump]

I can’t find the leash for sale anywhere

[@Timothythebrewer]

What does Mike recommend, a collar or a harness? I have significantly more control with harness. Also completely eliminates the sled dog effect.

[@doggylover562]

Amazing Design Mike!

[@ShinobiHOG]

MIKE RITLAND FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!

[@Prezzo1990]

He'll most def have my vote

[@MakerInMotion]

Ritland/Willink 2024

[@SepticXable]

Fuck yeah!

[@franktheweinerburke]

I've got a short hair dachshund, which is by far the most tactical of tactical dogs, who rips apart toys like it's his job (I get it kinda was his job but I digress). I've tried the black Kong's, I've tried the Kong toys with the 10/10 rating, I've tried every thing I've found that says "unbreakable" or anything to that effect. If it lasts a hour of actual usage I consider it a high quality toy, Kong tennis balls last a few minutes before he's got the cover off and he's ripping chunks off. I know one school of thought is that I need to work with him to not attack the toys like that, but he doesn't bite/chew on anything aside from toys so it's not like it's a behavioral thing, and I kinda think it's messed up to tell him not to do what he was designed to do. Does anyone have a recommendation of what I could try? Maybe something used in training police dogs or something to that effect? Thanks in advance.

[@boxerdad214]

Good stuff here.

[@samueldeter9735]

What's a rule of thumb for ratio of weight dogs can comfortably carry?

[@ksa5128]

put the swivel by your Handel

[@channingpaine7223]

The gear link for the dog collar and leash doesn't work anymore. Where can I find this collar and leash from Mike?

[@akhiker01]

Is it correct that Vetericyn wound and skin care spray can safely be used to also flush the dogs eyes ? This would be good in my hiking bag especially if i can use it for pretty much anything including dogs eyes. That would allow me to make the first aid kit smaller. thanks

[@Ryan-fosho]

No

[@cheeksbecool]

I don't see that leash on their website, did I just miss it?

[@malcolmkeen7756]

Good gear.

[@forestrebock3545]

No questions over coffee!?

[@nomadicway9028]

This man did an amazing thing. Gave a working dog a second chance at life! 👍👍

[@mickfunny4185]

Anti-Social Nomad would you want a warrior dog in your house with your kids🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️😳😳

[@samueldeter9735]

Mick Funny umm yes...? I would know that dog would stop at nothing to protect my family…if something bad were to come from its past it would present itself very shortly but after testing that dog and getting aquatinted with it I'd take that over any dog you could get from Petco. What do you propose done with retired military/law enforcement dogs?

[@JettisonM]

Does Mike not make these leashes any more? His website links to Ray Allen now.

[@brum4366]

If your kong isnt dirty you dont pack it right!!😂

[@silentstream8787]

Great content,no nonsense,BS ,looks like a good product .

[@angrynativeone]

That opening song tho...

[@rwbz28]

Mike, For civilian use. Put a reflective stripe around the outside of the collar. I cant count how many dogs it has kept me from hitting with my car at night,

[@kevineastburn4131]

Great channel dude. I am in the process of starting a channel called Field Tested. I will be testing tactical equipment and video reviews. I would love to give you a shout out.

[@busbey61]

Major fan of Mile Drop Podcast and Uninfluenced Podcast, watching this because Mike is hilarious and maybe he will say "Choke Yourself" atleast once....

[@Jhenry55677]

A cobra buckle does not release under load lol

[@marcmcfarland3642]

I want a K-9 Interceptor vest for my GSD, including the doogles, and the camera!

[@tribum]

When will more leads be available? I just checked the Trikos website and they are soldout.

[@alpha.dog.training.BC2022]

This guy in the green looks nervous and can’t figure out what to do with his hands lol

[@Ryan-fosho]

I was thinking about myself in that green shirts situation and I would’ve looked ten times worse, I’m so jittery and energetic I would literally be shaking trying to sit still that long, Idk if anxiety has any influence but I’m always so shaky I’d look retarded compared to green shirt guy 😂

[@sidneyjuliaharden8122]

So TRUE

[@sidneyjuliaharden8122]

I'VE DONE SO MANY VETTING PRACTICES WILDLIFE LIVESTOCK DOGS AND CATS SINCE I WAS A TEENAGER AND BELIEVE ME YOU'RE TELLING THE TRUTH I EVEN STILL GOT AN OLD VET BOOK BESIDES WORKING WITH THE VETERINARIAN TO HELP OTHERS AND I MISS HER SO MUCH

[@cs-vf2de]

If I could only teach my dog to use a straw.

[@sidneyjuliaharden8122]

Very true

[@Ryan-fosho]

Please seek medical attention, idk if you knoticed but you commented on this video like 12 times in all caps, not normal behavior.

[@johnmacri7440]

Mike Ritland is awesome. Check out Mikedrop

[@vbroskas]

Mike "No Shit" Ritland

[@sidneyjuliaharden8122]

True

[@TheDeepSeaCreature]

What in God's name is his watch dude I want to know what that is

[@sidneyjuliaharden8122]

AMEN 💜SOOOOO TRUE

[@jtree5793]

mike is awesome but why is he so red

[@cloudcleaver23]

That's kinda weird. It looks like it's only from the neck up, so I'm going to guess he got sunburned.

[@jtree5793]

lol

[@jna3341]

I guess you could say... he looks like a hot dog

[@colleenposey9552]

I get red when I’m nervous because of blood pressure

[@MrLion313]

He is from Texas, sun burn. 😂

[@sidneyjuliaharden8122]

TRUE BECIOF POWERE

[@sidneyjuliaharden8122]

You get leveraging

[@BraiytryeneGibbons]

Finally quality gear instead of shit just to make a quick buck.

[@BillCurnow]

KONG toys are cute. My dog can rip a large black KONG in half in under 30 seconds.

[@dtotheatothevtothee]

My dog is a T-Rex!

[@sidneyjuliaharden8122]

It's like a mountain climber reinforced it's reinforced

[@sebastianworthington9471]

Dam mike you read az fuq

[@sidneyjuliaharden8122]

WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER AND I'M TALKING ABOUT THE 80S AND 90S AND THEN EARLY 20000 I MADE MY OWN LEASHES AND HALTERS FOR BREAKAWAY IS WHAT WE USED TO CALL IT HALTERS

[@SepticXable]

Physique disparity

[@sidneyjuliaharden8122]

I've always walked around barefooted but then I found a way if I didn't want it

[@sidneyjuliaharden8122]

Just like a horse you don't put animals in pain with collar sometimes you gotta I'm specially if you got a release if they do break away and running away and they got a call at all I don't see what that comes in handy

[@sidneyjuliaharden8122]

YOU CAN KEEP THE VET AND PRICES DOWN WHEN YOU KNOW WHAT THE HECK YOU'RE DOING YOU'VE HAD EXPERIENCE ON IT UNTIL YOU REALLY NEED ONE BELIEVE ME I'VE HAD VETS HIRE ME AND I WORKED FOR HIM TO KEEP THEIR CUSTOMERS PRICES DOWN SINCE I WAS A TEENAGER

[@mattbeaton9880]

Mike Ritland solid as a rock but definitely a homosexual

[@colleenposey9552]

Matt beaton you say homosexual like it’s a bad thing. But of course, women such as myself would be heartbroken. 😫😘

[@raphmaster23]

Idk he mentioned in his interview with Kristin Beck that his personal preference for women was Brunettes with thick asses lol

[@mickfunny4185]

Cpt. Insano well she likes music from 40 years ago so she’s a GILF

[@daa3417]

It’s pipe hitter not pipe sitter.

[@austinachtelik]

If you are on the market for a collar checkout princepetsupplies.com/collections/dog-cat-leashes-collars-harnesses