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How do you become a sniffer dog handler in Australia?

How do you become a sniffer dog handler in Australia?

Training to become a detector dog and handler is a challenge….Dog handlers are trained in 3 stages:

  1. Stage 1: Basic training course at our facility in Melbourne, Victoria (11 weeks).
  2. Stage 2: On-the-job training in the dog handler’s home region (3 months).
  3. Stage 3: Final training and evaluation at the facility (3 weeks).

How much does a dog trainer earn in Australia?

Pay is usually on an hourly basis, and you can expect to earn between $22 and $33 an hour in Australia. Once you’ve cut your teeth, you might consider boosting your earning potential by starting your own business. Mid-career dog trainers (5-9 years of experience) typically earn around $25/hr.

Is there a job for a sniffer dog in Canberra?

Positions are advertised every so often, it’s a 13 week training course here in Canberra and then OTJ training. FYI (you may already know this) there are dog handlers in the Army and private security sectors, as well as the fuzz. AQIS too: http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/a bout/public-awareness/education/careers

Which is the best job for a sniffer dog?

Dog handling is considered the pick of the jobs as detection dogs handlers are only run for short periods (20-30 minutes) then rested.

How many sniffer dogs are there in Australia?

There are 50 detector dogs located around Australia working at airports, seaports, cargo depots and international mail centres. They also support Federal, State and Territory police and other government agencies in search operations. Generally the same dog and handler will work the same shifts together.

How long does it take to train a detector dog in Melbourne?

Stage 1: Basic training course at our facility in Melbourne, Victoria (11 weeks). Stage 2: On-the-job training in the dog handler’s home region (3 months). Stage 3: Final training and evaluation at the facility (3 weeks). We assess every dog handler during training.