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This Lantra-accredited Customised Award is exclusively developed and delivered by a Lantra-approved Training Provider, who meets our quality standards. The course is specifically tailored to meet learners’ needs. For further details about the course content and delivery locations, please contact the Training Provider using the details provided below.

The minimum age to undertake this course is 16.

 

The course will cover all aspects of handling, maintenance and training, enabling the student to become an accredited dog handler.

The finer details

Students will receive quality instruction and training from one of the leading providers of conservation dogs in the UK. The student can expect to receive the some of the very best training available and additional support once completed.

Students will learn with a fully trained detection dog, receive a certificate of completion and be in a position to become a conservation detection dog handler in what is fast becoming a growth industry.

 

Delivery method

Classroom and practical

Recognised by

Lantra Awards

Course description:

Conservation Detection Dog Handler (Skills Card) Download PDF

Who should attend?

Anyone who has a love of the environment and wishes to become a dog handler or who just wants to experience life as a detection dog handler.

What will be covered?

The main aspects of this course are:

  • Basic animal care and maintenance
  • Health and safety
  • Preparing a detection dog for tasks/operations
  • Conducting detection dog tasks
  • Conducting canine first aid
  • Conducting continuation training
  • Supporting other agencies involved in conservation.

Other areas of interest

Conservation Dog Handler – Stoat

Conservation Detection Dog Handler (Red Squirrel)

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