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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Two weeks ago: pneumonia. As of this week: "We don't know if it's just 'cuz he's deep chested or if he still has pneumonia but there's "something" there." He doesn't care though. He's happy, feels good, and is pumped he gets to eat chicken (definitely with no pills in it).

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Had a flashback while at home. The Intern woke up from a nap, and intervened. First time outside of an appointment He's had to do it, and he nailed it. Good. Boy. He got his treat early because of this.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Guess who had an urgent care visit after every vital sign spiked overnight a few days ago. A prior illness turned into pneumonia in one of his lungs and while he's on the mend and with a really good outlook, he's very annoyed that our walks are shorter, and I'm acting all worried about him.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

This. This is the creature who has become a critical part of my healing process. I trust him to help me throughout my day. ...Today, while at my parent's place, he ate cat puke... I swear this picture captures his internal monologue when he's not actively working. Empty hollow little head.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I don't panic when... Dealing with gunfire outside my house Handling highly flammable liquids / gasses that are juuuuuust barely "safe" Managing medical emergencies I do panic when I'm driving home I'm watching TV *Other normal things* Trauma brains.... They're weird.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Why yes my bed's a mess, but Kovu over here got a new stuffie and is very excited. He appears to be able to detect anxiety in me before I can through changes in my voice, which will be interesting to see if I can use as triggers for him to intervene prior to anxiety and panic attacks. Good. Boy.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It's really weird to me that legally, because of where I live and who I am, I can now take my dog "anywhere." Like.... A month ago dude was a regular dog with no rights, but now he can (doesn't mean will) just go anywhere I can go. Laws are weird. Glad I'm not a lawyer. Photo semi-related.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Kovu and I were doing basic public access skill building today on our walk by working on ignoring distractions / people / animals. He did great, even when people had conversations with me he was locked in and solid. ...Until he found a nesting duck and managed to grab feathers off of it... Oh well.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The poor Intern is learning some psych service dog shtuff for me and let me tell you he does not like my therapist. He knows she makes me feel bad (EMDR), so he tries to stop her with his snoot. But he also gets attention from and hang out with a bunch of LPC/LMFT interns so.... he wins.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

He met another copy of himself before my therapy appointment. He was also not racist on our walk today when people wanted to pet him. Picture of him "carcass mode" on cool mud unrelated. He loves mud.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Nightmares are getting pretty ptsd-y. Haven't had that since age.... 19? At the same time, they weren't bordering on daily at age 19. At least now I'm far better equipped to handle them. Still... it's good news that my brain is emotionally processing the hard stuff. Just... ugh. No sleep.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I love how the Intern, Kovu, can manage to be this giant wolfy boy who will be rough and tumble and wild when it's safe to do so, but also be the most protective and gentle guardian to every child he meets. An absolute angel.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

When the pollen hits just right.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

He shames me into exercising and getting up early with this face.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

We were at the dog park. We got called in for an emergency landing. The intern returned to the airport, if only for a few hours.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

"How's dog sitting going?" Ask my dog. (Secretly went great.)

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

They're opportunistic omnivores. Of course their carnivorous behaviors peak during molting and breeding seasons, which makes the timing of this post during late spring and fwa quite humorous to me.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

He likely will not be working at the airport this year, and I hit the end of my time there next year, so it looks like the Intern's career in aviation is done before it even began. Instead he's taking up the really difficult job of front porch sitting and squirrel annoying. A+. No notes.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Accidentally cloned the Intern. We're pretty sure they're related Which is weird Cuz I rehomed the Intern from about 5 hours away by car.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Hopefully we will be chasing flocks of birds that are difficult to disperse with our current tools (flares, noise makers, etc). If that works out we may expand the role to more species, but the current tools work well enough on mammals that we don't expect to need to use dogs on them as well

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

The intern had professional photos taken at work a few weeks ago. It was his last day at work until the ops team approves or denies him for wildlife control training this year. Until then, He's doing group therapy with me, chasing squirrels at the dog park, and eating pupuccinos.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

The Intern just had his first week on the job. He got photos taken, met many, many new pilots and coworkers, and scared many small animals and birds in the name of fun and safety.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Side quest achieved Cited "The Last of Us" in a graduate level assignment. Gotta love family therapy courses.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Intern has been doing increasingly long shifts with me at work. He's not a fan of office work. He thought wherever I go would be as fun as the trips to the puppy park or state parks that we usually do. Alas.... It's office work. He does like his coworkers though.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

The Intern... Did a dog park trip today where he met his small sweater wearing friend. Was tricked into going to the vet for his vaccine boosters(he did great, and loved the baby food.) Gained 2 pounds since last month. And is now feeling sick because of the shots he got. Poor baby.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

The Intern had his first half day at work today. He was nervous, but very happy to learn where I go during the day. He got to meet his coworkers, and some of the flight crews he's going to protect from bird strikes, then got tons of pets and love from everyone. He also got broccoli tonight.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

I know not what you mean. The wolfy boy is always photogenic.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Today the Intern went hiking. He also proved he can pull me when chasing after a squirrel.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

The Intern is displeased, but he appreciates that when he wears the face hugger he gets treats.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

The Intern started his orientation and desensitization to the airport, and all the noises that come with it, today with a short perimeter run on a long lead. He also met some coworkers and tenants in our building. He does not like waking up early.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

No major cognitive issues. Some minor signs of a concussion, but nothing severe. Minor injury to my neck. All likely to be fully recovered from within a week. Best outcome given everything tbh.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Fell and hit my head walking tonight. People need to take care of their sidewalks in winter. I'm *probably* okay. At least I finally confirmed that I don't let go of the leash even when operating solely on "oh shit" instinct.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

I understand why a shepsky is such a horrible combination (still the best dog ever) Take the brains and objective oriented mind of a gsd Put in the "what is rest?" And "you're not my dad" of a husky. Then give them a baby face. Unstoppable.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

TIL You cannot cook meat when dog knows you are cooking meat. He will ask for some. Persistently. Repetitively. Without. Break. That's something I guess I gotta train out of him too.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Today the Intern and I reunited And ran during the start of a snow storm And he got blueberries!

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

The intern craves the eggnog. He is festive. He also craves pulling his babysitter across the neighborhood. The baby will be run heavily when I get back. Pic by (the best puppysitter) @martyturon.net

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The next few days I'm out of town and leaving the Intern with his favorite roomie as a babysitter. He made it really hard to leave by snuggling and sleeping in. I already miss him. It's been two hours.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The intern and I are now on the schedule for wildlife control training at my workplace. He is confused if we're therapists or conservationists. He also learned he likes the dog park, and black labs today. Pic by @martyturon.net

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Today the intern met another dog, more friends, and is part of the welcoming party for my brother coming back for the holidays. He also learned he doesn't really like carrots.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

The intern Met his uncle puppy today (fun!) Met his other uncle puppy today (scary!) Met his grandparents (awesome!) Forced me to do 3 potty walks Did two good repetitions of "sit" And now is pretending to sleep while I watch presentations on personality disorders.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

The intern met his doctor today. He thought she was awesome. She thought he was a really well behaved little guy. He even did his vaccines without any issue. Now he gets to meet other dogs over the weekend and try to make friends.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

The intern does not know how to Play with pull toys Do basic commands Drink water cleanly He does know How to stare at me when he needs something He likes peanut butter He does not like the golden retriever a few blocks from us (too loud and bouncy)

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Update on the new intern He loves smelling everything Doesn't quite trust people on skis Is chill with golden retrievers Hates swarms of puppies He also loves broccoli

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

In my quest to make my life more difficult (and because I needed an ESA), I rehomed a working dog mix last night. He and I are now racing to see who gets trained as a therapy dog first. He likes blueberries and snuggling. What a guy.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Injured myself the week prior to MFF. Thought I was good. I most definitely am not. Doc visit and (almost certainly) PT in my future. Do your stretches, and when old people say to take care of your body.... believe them.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Own toilet Own kitchen Own chair My post-con trifecta.

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Pilot @thatpilotdog.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

The dealer's den is meant for irresponsible decisions. I need to buy frames for those decisions today. And I am very grateful that you took the time to talk entomology with me. It gives me hope to hear passionate people talk about how they're working to protect something so vital, yet overlooked.

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