Wilshire Fire Dog: from deaths door to national hero

{Video from Wilshire's Public domain site). Wilshire Fire Dog was featured on National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer show. Wilshire and Cesar's Way inspired me to have my rescue dogs walk on the treadmill without leashes as Wilshire does. Also Wilshire and his human team and I both teach safety riskmanagement and environmental health!

Wilshire is now the ENTIRE LA Fire Department's mascot! Visit his site for inspiration and more safety information:
http://www.wilshirethefiredog.org/

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[cjanderson]

Wilshire has gone on to qualify as a THERAPY dog, yet expanding his role as a role model for the dog/human connection and has touched so many lives, including mine.

I know the children who have been inspired by his lessons will go on to find how they can "become their own hero"!

It is my goal to have Wilshire, Fire pal Ryan and fellow firefighters become nationally known for their work to motivate others to never give up in finding their own way, even in the darkness, to make a difference!

[ChilenoPiscean22]

Good thing Cesar Millan helped train the firemen!!

Great video!

[kamilka2776]

What's a lovely dog!

[10900bigbird]

Just saw the episode where Caesar help the firemen to sort out Wilshire in the beginning. Great to see the dog turn out good and as part of the fire team teaching and helping everyone! Keep the good work going with Wilshire. So glad you saved Wilshire !

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[TheSuperk25]

Wilshire is closest to Ryan among the firemen.

[Nytetears]

Awesome video

[RoguePhoenix6]

Great job with the video and keep up the good work, everyone. I think one of the funny parts is at 3:14 when the last guy rolls over the others. Haha Great job. Stay safe brothers and God Bless.!

[captinkeys1]

ours was named smokey, it was part wolf so when kids were over at the station, it hat to be muzzled and an officer was always there with hand on gun

[swatson1190]

The dog at our firehouse is a weenie dog named Oscar. He comes over for fire meetings and training sometimes but mostly for the snacks.

[EdnaAtNutro]

Hi, this is Edna with Nutro/Greenies.

Just want to say Wilshire is a great representative of the breed I love! My spotted resident is currently taking her post breakfast nap! lol

Thank you LAFD Station 29 and all firefighters!

Thanks for sharing this great video! :-D

[Claud930]

The most wonderful video! I'm big into dalmatians, especially rescue, and firefighters! It is a great and very entertaining production. I've forwarded it to all my dalmatian loving friends.

Great job!!!!!!