#910B: Retired Air Force Brigadier General Scott Wiggins talks about being the subject of the documentary “The Wingman” — which was one of three finalists in the Purina Dog Chow Service Dog Salute — a new category of the NY Dog Film Festival. He explains how having his PTSD-trained service dog Bear — a Labrador from Patriot Service Dogs — has transformed his life.

#910B: Retired Air Force Brigadier General Scott Wiggins talks about being the subject of the documentary “The Wingman” — which was one of three finalists in the Purina Dog Chow Service Dog Salute — a new category of the NY Dog Film Festival. He explains how having his PTSD-trained service dog Bear — a Labrador from Patriot Service Dogs — has transformed his life.

#910B: Retired Air Force Brigadier General Scott Wiggins talks about being the subject of the documentary “The Wingman” — which was one of three finalists in the Purina Dog Chow Service Dog Salute — a new category of the NY Dog Film Festival. He explains how having his PTSD-trained service dog Bear — a Labrador from Patriot Service Dogs — has transformed his life.&nbsp;

The Labrador Who is His Wingman

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DOG TALK® (and Kitties, Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WLIW-88.3, where it has been on the air for 13 years and numerous consecutive shows.  This Gracie® Award-winning show (for “Best entertainment and information program on local public radio”), is produced and hosted by pet wellness advocate Tracie Hotchner. Each show features Tracie’s interviews with authors and pet experts from around the world, discussing far-ranging topics involving practical and philosophical issues regarding our relationships with dogs and cats.The show broadcasts from the East End and reaches all across Long Island, into Southern Connecticut and Westchester.The show's theme song is "Mmm My Best Friend" by Sophie B. Hawkins from her album TIMBRE.Podcast also available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon podcasts, and Audible.

DOG TALK® (and Kitties, Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WLIW-88.3, where it has been on the air for 13 years and numerous consecutive shows.&nbsp; This Gracie® Award-winning show (for “Best entertainment and information program on local public radio”), is produced and hosted by pet wellness advocate Tracie Hotchner. Each show features Tracie’s interviews with authors and pet experts from around the world, discussing far-ranging topics involving practical and philosophical issues regarding our relationships with dogs and cats.The show broadcasts from the East End and reaches all across Long Island, into Southern Connecticut and Westchester.The show's theme song is "Mmm My Best Friend" by Sophie B. Hawkins from her album <a href="https://sophiebhawkins.com/music/timbre/" rel="noopener noreferrer">TIMBRE.</a>Podcast also available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon podcasts, and Audible.

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