Who Gets Shaved-Dog or Navy Seal? Rob DuBois and Gander
By Michele C. Hollow for Pet News and Views
Veterans Lon Hodge and Rob DuBois host workshops on conflict resolution and how to defuse stress for other vets. These seminars are especially geared for veterans with service animals-particularly veterans with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) issues.
When Lon Photoshopped a picture of Rob, a Navy SEAL, right next to his dog, Gander, it caused such an Internet stir that the two friends made a pact to have a "beard-off" for each of their workshops.
The next beard-off between Rob and Gander will be held from March 1-20 to raise funds for LZ-Grace Special Forces Retreat, Lt Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Freedom Service Dogs, and Warrior Dog Foundation. The winner will be announced on March 21. The loser will be shave and not his beard. "SEALs are crazy wild about their beards," says Lon. "So if Rob loses, he will shave his head-not his beard. If Gander loses, he will get a buzz-cut."
The beard-off link will be posted on Gander's Facebook page. Lon and Rob are hoping you will upload photos of your beard, your dog's beard, or your significant other's beard onto Gander's Facebook page, and that you will vote for either Rob's beard or Gander's for the best beard. Books and prizes will be given daily for Best Bearded Dog/Owner Pair and Best Bearded Dog. "The exposure is meant to draw attention to service dogs and veterans who suffer with PTSD while having a spot of inter-service and inter-species fun," says Lon.
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