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Dog handlers work with specially trained dogs to help detect and prevent crime, find lost or missing people and protect property.
You could do an animal trainer higher apprenticeship.
You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or the equivalent, for a higher or Level 6 (degree) apprenticeship.
Volunteering
You could get voluntary experience with the National Search and Rescue Dog Association before applying to be a dog handler.
You'll need:
Depending on the service you work for, you could:
Promotion opportunities will depend on the service or organisation that you work for. In the police and armed forces, you may have to move out of dog handling to get promoted to the higher ranks. In security, you could go on to be head of canine services, where you direct teams of dog handlers. You might also become a trainer, working with organisations like search and rescue, to help train dogs and their handlers.
Aid workers help people in overseas countries affected by man-made and natural disasters like wars, outbreaks of disease and earthquakes.
MPs represent people's concerns and interests in the House of Commons.
Careers advisers help people make decisions about their education, training and work options.
Gamekeepers manage countryside areas used for shooting and fishing.
Criminologists look at the reasons why people commit crimes and find ways to reduce re-offending.
Neighbourhood wardens work in local communities to reduce anti-social behaviour.
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