Yes, sir.
Because I was one of the first trying to get involved with this on our working base in Shilo, I was hauled into the RSM's office. There were approximately four other officers there, including my OC, the adjutant of the unit.... I basically got chewed out for what I believe is trying to get myself additional help. That's when I was threatened with medical release, saying that if I needed a dog, obviously I'm not stable enough to be in the military.
When I informed Mr. Leonard about that, I was fortunate to get some support from some other people here in Ottawa. I'm not sure if it's proper that I mention their names, but they got involved, and fortunately for me, a few calls were made and I was given some leeway, because I'd asked to try to get involved in this program that I know was presented to the CF in 2010 by Mr. Leonard. They did begin a trial with the service dog program, and that was what I wanted to try to get involved in. In doing so, I was threatened with medical release. I was scrutinized.