Principal breed
Belgian Malinois
Alert, enduring, highly responsive. A versatile utility dog, at ease in intervention and assault work alike.
01 · Intervention
Ready to intervene
Intervention and assault dogs, selected for their stability and control as much as for their drive.
No. 01
Mission
Physically and psychologically prepared, the intervention dog responds to intrusions: it protects its handler, apprehends and supports the unit at close quarters. The assault dog, intended for special forces and counter-terrorism units, is steadier still: silent, it does not bark without reason. In both cases, its drive is only of value if it remains under control at all times.
- Response to intrusions and handler protection
- Apprehension on command, release on command
- Protection of sites and perimeters
- Assault dog for special forces
No. 02
Breeds and working profile
Three shepherd breeds, chosen for their aptitude for intervention work. The Malinois is our principal breed.
Intervention
German Shepherd
Powerful and balanced, calm in contact. Suited to intervention and site protection.
Intervention
Dutch Shepherd
Hardy and resilient, highly committed to the work. A solid alternative to the Malinois.
No. 03
Exercises
The programme is agreed with you before selection, according to the mission.
01
Obedience and control
Recall, positions, distance stop, work on and off lead.
02
Bite work
Firm grip, hold, release on command, guarding of the apprehended person.
03
Building search
Searching for persons hidden in a building or a perimeter.
04
Assault
Silent work with the unit, building entry, movement in vehicles.
05
Stability
Steady under gunfire, in vehicles, in crowds, on difficult surfaces and in darkness.
No. 04
Operating environments
Dogs prepared for the terrain they will work on.
- Intervention units and law enforcement
- Protection of sensitive sites and government buildings
- Industrial and mining sites
- Surveillance of perimeters and infrastructure
- Event security
No. 05
Delivered with the dog
The dog is handed over ready to travel and ready to work.
- European pet passport, original microchip and verifiable age
- Vaccines: core canine diseases, leptospirosis, rabies, kennel cough
- Deworming treatment given before departure
- Transport crate supplied
- Transport arranged to the airport
- Working record of the dog and handover to the handler