Our Bond

Like the strong bond of friendship and trust that exists between any dog and their caregiver, the bond between our dogs and handlers is very strong. This is important because they will work as a team for a minimum of 5 years. And moreover,Every day, their lives depend on each other.

For the dogs, finding explosives is a game, so the handler must be alert to any inconsistencies in the dog's actions. Dogs are just like you and I, in the sense that they can become bored, sick, or even be having an off day. The handlers have to make sure that their dogs are in top shape every day that they do this important work. Matching each dog with a handler of the right temperament is critical.

It is also important that local people are chosen to be handlers for our dogs. By training local people to work as handlers and support staff for the dogs, we help develop regional expertise and promote long term reclamation and sustainability for mine affected countries.

	Canine Demine Dog Handlers
Why Dogs? Our Training Our Bond Our Work	Like the strong bond of friendship and trust that exists between any dog and their caregiver, the bond between our dogs and handlers is very strong. This is important because they will work as a team for a minimum of 5 years. And moreover,Every day, their lives depend on each other. For the dogs, finding explosives is a game, so the handler must be alert to any inconsistencies in the dog's actions. Dogs are just like you and I, in the sense that they can become bored, sick, or even be having an off day. The handlers have to make sure that their dogs are in top shape every day that they do this important work. Matching each dog with a handler of the right temperament is critical. It is also important that local people are chosen to be handlers for our dogs. By training local people to work as handlers and support staff for the dogs, we help develop regional expertise and promote long term reclamation and sustainability for mine affected countries.	Did You Know...? The handlers are trained in basic canine care and rigorous safety procedures are mandatory. Handlers are chosen and trained to standards set by the United Nations.