are dog handlers allowed to take their dog home with them?
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Anonymous asked a question to Combat
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Date asked: Thursday, May 14, 2020
Last reviewed: Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Katie
Staff Officer - Projects for People
Hi there,
Thanks for your question.
No, dog handlers do not take their dogs home with them. The dogs are soldiers in their own right and not pets. When they are retired from duty they are rehomed to loving homes and become pets where possible.
Katie
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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