Hi there,

As part of our annual training, all soldiers conduct weapon handing and ranges to ensure we are capable of basic military tasks. As a dog handler you would do this less than say an Infantry soldier as this is their area of expertise but still take part in them.

26 November, 2023 11:44

Thank you , is there a waiting list at the moment and how does it work

26 November, 2023 16:01

After training, do I have a option to go to a infantry unit as a dog handler ?

26 November, 2023 16:05

Hi Rudy,

Dog Handler is one of most applied for roles so there is likely a waiting list at present but if it is something you want to do it’s absolutely best to get your application in and started.

As a dog handler you are based within a military working dog regiment and then will deploy out to support training and operations from there.

26 November, 2023 18:43

Thank you , last 2 questions, when applying for dog handler on the army website, is this 1st working military dog regiment? And lastly will I have the option choose high assurance search arms explosive search etc

26 November, 2023 20:27

Hi Rudy,

To apply it is just through our normal army jobs candidate portal where you will then be put in touch with a recruiter. All the information for being a dog handler can be found here - https://jobs.army.mod.uk/roles/army-medical-service/dog-handler/.

When you go through your Phase 2 training process as a Dog Handler you will get to select a preference as to what role you do but I know handlers who have rotated through and done a variety.

27 November, 2023 08:06