I want to join as a dog handler what could i do to help get the job for when Im 17 as Im very interested in it
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I'm currently in year 10 of high school and have been thinking a lot about what to do with my future after alot of thinking and research I came to the decision I would like to join the army but I have spent all my life with animals and find them really intresting so I decided on being a dog handler and I would like to know what I could do to help get the job because I don't have the best behavior record at school but by no means am I a bad kid and I would really like to achieve this goal and could you also tell me more about the role please
Anonymous asked a question to Carl S.
Category: Open positions
Date asked: Thursday, May 12, 2022
Last reviewed: Friday, September 2, 2022
Carl S.
Careers Adviser
Good Afternoon,
No formal qualification are needed to apply for this job role if you havent done so already I would suggest looking further into the role via: https://apply.army.mod.uk/roles/army-medical-service/dog-handler
However if you was looking to stay in education to prep you could attend the likes of a Military Preparation collage or public services course.
As a Dog Handler, you’ll take Military Working Dogs (MWD) wherever the Army is deployed. You start by working with protection dogs; making sure that bases and Army sites are safe and secure. Later, you might be chosen to handle specialist dogs that can sniff out arms and explosives. In barracks and on low-level training exercises, you’ll work with colleagues in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps. On operations or large-scale exercises, you’ll support troops from every part of the Army wherever military dogs are needed. You’ll train your dogs to the highest standard and enjoy an incredible bond. Together, you could save lives.
Friday, September 2, 2022
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