Pilot
@thatpilotdog.bsky.social
Emotional support dog,
Shelter dog sans charisma
Probably a herding dog irl. Maybe a coyote.
Definitely not a pilot.
Shelter dog sans charisma
Probably a herding dog irl. Maybe a coyote.
Definitely not a pilot.
Side quest achieved
Cited "The Last of Us" in a graduate level assignment.
Gotta love family therapy courses.
Cited "The Last of Us" in a graduate level assignment.
Gotta love family therapy courses.
February 13, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Side quest achieved
Cited "The Last of Us" in a graduate level assignment.
Gotta love family therapy courses.
Cited "The Last of Us" in a graduate level assignment.
Gotta love family therapy courses.
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.
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.
January 21, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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.
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.
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.
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.
January 15, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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.
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.
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.
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.
January 12, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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.
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.
Today the Intern went hiking. He also proved he can pull me when chasing after a squirrel.
January 8, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Today the Intern went hiking. He also proved he can pull me when chasing after a squirrel.
The Intern is displeased, but he appreciates that when he wears the face hugger he gets treats.
January 7, 2026 at 8:48 PM
The Intern is displeased, but he appreciates that when he wears the face hugger he gets treats.
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.
He also met some coworkers and tenants in our building.
He does not like waking up early.
January 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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.
He also met some coworkers and tenants in our building.
He does not like waking up early.
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.
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.
January 3, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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.
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.
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.
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.
December 31, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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.
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.
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.
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.
December 30, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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.
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.
Today the Intern and I reunited
And ran during the start of a snow storm
And he got blueberries!
And ran during the start of a snow storm
And he got blueberries!
December 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Today the Intern and I reunited
And ran during the start of a snow storm
And he got blueberries!
And ran during the start of a snow storm
And he got blueberries!
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
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
December 25, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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
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
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.
He made it really hard to leave by snuggling and sleeping in.
I already miss him. It's been two hours.
December 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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.
He made it really hard to leave by snuggling and sleeping in.
I already miss him. It's been two hours.
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
He also learned he likes the dog park, and black labs today.
Pic by @martyturon.net
December 23, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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
He also learned he likes the dog park, and black labs today.
Pic by @martyturon.net
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.
December 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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.
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.
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.
December 21, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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.
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.
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.
Now he gets to meet other dogs over the weekend and try to make friends.
December 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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.
Now he gets to meet other dogs over the weekend and try to make friends.
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)
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)
December 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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)
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)
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
He loves smelling everything
Doesn't quite trust people on skis
Is chill with golden retrievers
Hates swarms of puppies
He also loves broccoli
December 15, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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
He loves smelling everything
Doesn't quite trust people on skis
Is chill with golden retrievers
Hates swarms of puppies
He also loves broccoli
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.
He and I are now racing to see who gets trained as a therapy dog first.
He likes blueberries and snuggling. What a guy.
December 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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.
He and I are now racing to see who gets trained as a therapy dog first.
He likes blueberries and snuggling. What a guy.
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.
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.
December 9, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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.
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.
A thank you to the folks who I ran into at MFF who spent the time and energy to ramble about their interesting funky world outside the con, and share a bit of the same in my direction.
Y'all cool people, and you deserve good in your lives.
Y'all cool people, and you deserve good in your lives.
December 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A thank you to the folks who I ran into at MFF who spent the time and energy to ramble about their interesting funky world outside the con, and share a bit of the same in my direction.
Y'all cool people, and you deserve good in your lives.
Y'all cool people, and you deserve good in your lives.
Back in the saddle with my therapy group. Made massive headway. Still feeling like I can do better, but definitely not feeling like I'm failing.
October 2, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Back in the saddle with my therapy group. Made massive headway. Still feeling like I can do better, but definitely not feeling like I'm failing.
Rebounded from my hell week. Now to repeat again and again for the next month.
September 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Rebounded from my hell week. Now to repeat again and again for the next month.
Creating a thread of my day to day was supposed to be fun.
Instead I now have a written log of me burning out in a week.
Cool, but ugh.
Instead I now have a written log of me burning out in a week.
Cool, but ugh.
September 26, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Creating a thread of my day to day was supposed to be fun.
Instead I now have a written log of me burning out in a week.
Cool, but ugh.
Instead I now have a written log of me burning out in a week.
Cool, but ugh.