Military Working Dog Handler jobs

Military working dog (MWD) handlers are trained military police (hired) to hire military working dogs for the search of cars, vacant lots, buildings, vehicles and other places to detect explosives and illegal drugs It is MP). Handlers can also search missing friendly forces or enemy combatants, missing or desired individuals. Military working dogs and their drivers are essential for field inspection of instant explosive devices (IEDs). Dogs were trained for three years before they were ready to do work and their handlers continue to train them. Because they knew that the dog had potentially cleaned the dangerous area, the existence of military working dogs and handlers gave Marine units safety and confidence.

In order to become a working dog handler, candidates must complete the Military Working Dog Basic Process Course at the 341 Training Squadron in Lackland United Base, San Antonio, Texas. Handling staff and other service personnel. Navy, Air Force and Army

Work training for military dog ​​handlers requires 17 weeks Advanced Personal Training (AIT), Military Dog Care, Handling and Training Method (MWD). Training is divided into two stages. In the first seven weeks we will teach the police how to deal with dogs, including guidance in the field. The second phase of the course is an 11 week course that provides basic instructions for the use of military working dogs and the application of employability. In the second phase, you will guide the basic obedience, control of attack, first aid, principle of conditional reflex, architectural search, reconnaissance, test, routine care and care of designated MWD.

Navy and military working dogs are teams. Work as a manager is always ongoing. We encourage Marines to break through the limits and learn more when they are over. When they do their best to accomplish their work, they always learn new techniques and procedures.