No Ordinary Dog

My Partner from the SEAL Teams to the Bin Laden Raid

De: Will Chesney, Joe Layden

Narrado por: Will Chesney

No Ordinary Dog is the powerful true story of a SEAL Team Operator and military dog handler, and the dog that saved his life.

This program is read by the author.

Two dozen Navy SEALs descended on Osama bin Laden’s compound in May 2011. After the mission, only one name was made public: Cairo, a Belgian Malinois and military working dog. This is Cairo's story, and that of his handler, Will Chesney, a SEAL Team Operator whose life would be irrevocably tied to Cairo's.

Starting in 2008, when Will was introduced to the DEVGRU canine program, he and Cairo worked side by side, depending on each other for survival on hundreds of critical operations in the war on terrorism. But their bond transcended their service. Then, in 2011, the call came: Pick up your dog and get back to Virginia. Now.

What followed were several weeks of training for a secret mission. It soon became clear that this was no ordinary operation. Cairo was among the first members of the US military on the ground in Pakistan as part of Operation Neptune Spear, which resulted in the successful elimination of bin Laden.

As Cairo settled into a role as a reliable "spare dog", Will went back to his job as a DEVGRU operator, until a grenade blast in 2013 left him with a brain injury and PTSD. Unable to participate in further missions, he suffered from crippling migraines, chronic pain, memory issues, and depression. Modern medicine provided only modest relief. Instead, it was up to Cairo to save Will's life once more - and then up to Will to be there when Cairo needed him the most.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

©2019 Will Chesney (P)2019 Macmillan Audio

A MUST LISTEN/READ

THIS BOOK BROUGHT ME TO TEARS AND I DO NOT CRY. I AM AN ER NURSE SO I WORK, I SEE BAD STUFF, AND I MOVE ON. THE PTSD INFORMATION AT THE END OF THE BOOK WAS A GREAT WAY TO END THE BOOK. I AM A HUGE DOG LOVER HAVING TWO LITTLE AND TWO BIG AT HOME. TWO ARE RESCUES. TO ME THERE IS NO BAD DOG, JUST IMPATIENT DOG PARENTS. THANK YOU WILL FOR HONORING CAIRO AND ALL OUR MILITARY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND KEEPING OUR COUNTRY SAFE. GOD BLESS YOU.

Excellent

This is a memoir of Will Chesney and Cairo. Chesney tells about joining the Navy right out of high school. He goes into depth about his SEALs’ training and deployments. The author provides a brief history of the dogs in the SEALs. I had no idea the training for the dogs to be in the SEALs is as difficult as it is for the men and also had a high wash-out rate.

The book is well written and was difficult to put down. The story is mostly about the relationship between Chesney and Cairo. There is very little violence and no foul language. I found the book quite interesting. If you are interested in military dogs read this book.

The book is nine hours and forty-four minutes. Will Chesney does a good job narrating his own book.

One of the best stories I've heard

Wow - great book and equally great performance. Took me back to my first true literary love: where the red fern grows.

powerful and authentic

thank you for your service, and thank you for sharing your 4 legged fury comrade with us.

Great book

Great narration about a great working service dog. So many working parts in the military, but we can’t forget about service working dogs, and all they have done to make the job safer.

Touching

I found this book hard to put down. I feel I know a fair amount about dogs, however listening to this magnificent dog, I had no idea what some breeds are capable and meant to accomplish. I felt the bond between the main characters were felt through every word and every breath. This book also displays a different side of the military that I feel you don’t hear as often. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommended.

Amazing book

What a amazing story..........absolutely amazing. I’ve read a bunch of books lately and this has got to be my #1. Thank you for sharing your story.

Touching and resonating in every way.

As a military veteran and dog lover who recently lost his best friend of 9 years, I am throughly moved by this book. Thank you to the author for your service and for sharing the amazing story of our four legged unsung hero!

What an incredible story

I have listened to this book twice and will probably listen again. The story it's self is incredible, but even better since Will narrates it himself. It was well written, and a story that definitely should be told.

Great story about two Great American Patriots

Loved it! Turned it on & finished it in a day. Great Story that was both historic, triumphant, & sad.