Send us a text In this in-person episode of Stories of Service , Theresa Carpenter speaks with Christopher Lamy—veteran, dog trainer, and her SkillBridge provider—about his journey from Air Force K-9 handler to community advocate. Growing up as the oldest of seven, Chris developed leadership skills and a bond with animals early on. After 10 years in the military, including deployments with Navy SEAL Team 2, he pursued a law degree but ultimately returned to dog training after a mentor’s passing. Now based in Long Beach, MS, he runs Canine Coaching with Chris, leads a nonprofit for shelter dogs, and co-hosts the Whiskey and Wolves podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear about: • Chris’s early days as the “dog guy” in a big family • His intense military journey and work with elite teams in combat • The emotional and physical toll of service—and how he kept going • Why he walked away from a legal career to follow a different calling • How he’s making a difference in the lives of dogs and veterans alike • His ongoing mission to serve through storytelling and canine advocacy Follow and Support Chris Lamy: • Canine Coaching with Chris - https://www.caninecoachingwithchris.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caninecoach... • Podcast: Whiskey and Wolves: • Whiskey and Wolves Podcast 🛑 Don’t miss this inspiring story of reinvention, resilience, and the healing Support the show Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTER Read my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/ Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.com Watch episodes of my podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76
