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What is the Kennel Manager Course?

Aim of the Course To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an efficient and effective kennel manager. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Private soldiers and all non-commissioned ranks. IELTS level 6. Experience in basic dog handling. A reasonable level of physical fitness. Duration Five (5) days, with five (5) courses per… Read More

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What is the Kennel Assistant Course?

Aim of the Course To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the duties of a kennel assistant in a working dog section. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Private soldiers and all non-commissioned ranks. IELTS level 6. A reasonable level of physical fitness. Duration Five (5) days, with courses as required.… Read More

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What is the Drug Detection Dog Handler (Multi-Purpose) Course?

Aim of the Course To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an operational Multi-Purpose Drugs Detection Dog Handler. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Private soldiers and all non-commissioned ranks. IELTS level 6. Fluency in written and spoken English. Experience in basic dog handling. Duration Nine (9) weeks, with four (4) courses… Read More

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What is the Currency Detection Dog Handler Course?

Aim of the Course To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an operational Currency Detection Dog Handler. Facilitate by IDT(A). Entry Standards Private soldiers and all non-commissioned ranks. IELTS level 6. Experience in basic dog handling. Duration Nine (9) weeks, with courses as required. Location Defence Animal Centre (DAC) Melton Mowbray.… Read More

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What is the Arms Explosive Search Dog Handler Course?

Aim of the Course To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an operational Arms Explosive Search (AES) Dog Handler. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Private soldiers and all non-commissioned ranks. IELTS level 6. Experience in basic dog handling. Duration Fifteen (15) weeks, with three (3) courses per year. Location Defence Animal… Read More

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Augmented Reality for Dogs

The US Army is testing augmented reality goggles for its working dogs. They will allow the animals to scout ahead of troops for IEDs and other hazards without handlers being required to be in close proximity. The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is currently trialling prototype sets that let the dogs see visual indicators in… Read More

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What is the Number of UK Military Working Dogs that have Died during Operations?

Number of Military Working Dogs On 01 October 2018, there were 833 military working dogs in service with the British Armed Forces. Number of Military Working Dogs that have Died Between 2013 and 2018, four military working dogs have died on operations: Three died in 2013: Two were killed in action; and One died of… Read More