Dog training course

Search Dog Training

Preparing dogs to find people, detect explosives and work alongside rescue and service units.

Duration: 9–12 months
Participants: Organisations
Dogs: Working breeds
Programme: Tailored to the service's needs

A course for registered organisations. Private and amateur applications are not accepted. Training objectives and terms are agreed separately.

Assessing your needs comes first

A course for registered organisations. Private and amateur applications are not accepted. Training objectives and terms are agreed separately.

We confirm class availability, teaching language, venue and timetable for your city. A translated website does not mean that a local branch is available.

About the course

The dog as part of a search team.

A programme for military units, rescue services, police and other registered organisations.

The training approach

Selection and initial training

The purpose of training and the dog's suitability for the task are established.

Role-specific skills

The content and sequence depend on the discipline and the dog's readiness.

Working with the handler

Handling and joint practice form part of training the partnership.

Final assessment

The examination or assessment requirements are discussed before training begins.

Course content

Course syllabus

The training content is outlined by subject. Arrangements and the sequence of work are discussed with the instructor.

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01Searching for people

The dog locates casualties in natural, urban and extreme environments, including areas of rubble.

02Explosives detection

Detects explosives and indicates their location to specialists.

03Working in extreme conditions

Maintains effectiveness around noise, gunfire, fire and other sources of stress.

04Accompanying operational units

Supports military personnel and rescuers, operating in high-risk areas.

05Teamwork

Coordinates with people, drones and technical reconnaissance equipment as an integrated part of the unit's work.

06Additional modules for the unit's needs

Enhanced explosives detection training, working with technical equipment and preparation for conditions resembling those near the front line. The programme is agreed around the unit's particular requirements.

Completing training

Examination in the training discipline

The handler and dog take a final examination. On passing, the school issues a certificate in the dog's name for Search Dog Training.

The owner's work between sessions

Progress depends on existing skills, the dog's condition and regular practice by the owner. A skill learnt at the training ground needs to be gradually applied to everyday situations.

Training experiences

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Sergey Gavrilyuk

‘I want to leave more than a review here; I want to leave a little piece of my heart. This is an amazing place, with wonderful people. True professionals. As someone who had lost his sight, I never even hoped that life could be full of colour again! The school trained a wonderful…
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‘I want to leave more than a review here; I want to leave a little piece of my heart. This is an amazing place, with wonderful people. True professionals. As someone who had lost his sight, I never even hoped that life could be full of colour again! The school trained a wonderful helper for me, a loyal and dependable friend. My guide dog Plyusha and I are now one! The school's specialists trained this dog beautifully, and I have regained my independence and a sense of freedom. We go for walks, exercise, hike, travel and make new friends together! Plyusha is my eyes and my soul! I am immensely grateful to the school and recommend it to everyone! The trainers there speak the same language as our four-legged friends. And they love what they do so much that even a blind person cannot fail to notice it) Thank you, friends. May there be more projects like this, and may you have health, strength, inspiration and enjoyment in your work! Always yours, Sergey and Plyusha’

Elena

For many people, the word ‘husky’ means an uncontrollable dog with a silly streak that completely ignores its owner's commands... Well, that was exactly us before we met Svetlana! A combination of individual and group sessions turned Lir into a proper gentleman! Svetlana…
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For many people, the word ‘husky’ means an uncontrollable dog with a silly streak that completely ignores its owner's commands... Well, that was exactly us before we met Svetlana! A combination of individual and group sessions turned Lir into a proper gentleman! Svetlana knows how to connect with any dog. She helped us build the right relationship step by step, teaching us more than just commands: she taught us how to create trust, understanding and a routine. An enormous amount of information, and Svetlana's own attitude — she is the best dog trainer )) The group sessions are a story in themselves. We had so much fun, never mind our boy ))) There is no dog you cannot help become happy and obedient. Our little Lir, the most loved, most wonderful wolf in the whole world!!! Svetochka, thank you so very much!!!

Daria Danilyuk

I want to say a huge thank you to the School of Service Dog Training for giving me so much experience and teaching me to handle my dog properly and, most importantly, to understand her, recognise my own mistakes and put them right. These days it is so easy to get lost among all the different ‘dog trainers’ and…
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I want to say a huge thank you to the School of Service Dog Training for giving me so much experience and teaching me to handle my dog properly and, most importantly, to understand her, recognise my own mistakes and put them right. These days it is so easy to get lost among all the different ‘dog trainers’ and end up with the wrong one, but I am glad I came here and am helping my dog become perfect. And if anything comes up, I can always ask for help, with specially chosen methods and an individual approach.

Natalia

I really enjoyed everything. I now understand how to behave with my dog, and I can even let her off the lead. Of course, improving our skills takes time, but I am pleased even with the results we have now: Kreida is still a puppy, after all. Oksana is incredible. She immediately found…
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I really enjoyed everything. I now understand how to behave with my dog, and I can even let her off the lead. Of course, improving our skills takes time, but I am pleased even with the results we have now: Kreida is still a puppy, after all. Oksana is incredible. She immediately connected with both Kreida and me. She explained everything clearly and simply and showed me how to work with my dog. You can tell straight away that this trainer cares about the dog and the results. Thank you so much!

Alla

We are incredibly pleased with how wonderfully she gets along with our dog! We are seeing good results!

Marianna

Everything is great. Kasper's behaviour has changed for the better: he has started listening to me and doing what I ask, and his aggression is no longer what it used to be. We are continuing to work and want to achieve even better results. Once again, I want to thank our trainer Svetlana. Without her, I would not have known what…
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Everything is great. Kasper's behaviour has changed for the better: he has started listening to me and doing what I ask, and his aggression is no longer what it used to be. We are continuing to work and want to achieve even better results. Once again, I want to thank our trainer Svetlana. Without her, I would not have known what to do and would have given up. Thanks to Svetlana, walks with Kasper now bring both of us nothing but enjoyment and positive feelings.

Tatiana

We are very happy, everything went wonderfully! Daria explained everything so well. We would like to keep training.

Daria

My impression — wow! She is amazing both as a person and, most importantly, as a trainer: the dog listened to her. A very positive experience!

Lilia

Everything was wonderful. Good communication, clear instructions for the exercises, and the trainer wrote everything out after the session. Thank you!

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Before your first session

Questions and answers

Training, owner participation and course terms.

How can we join the Search Dog Training course?

The programme is available exclusively to official bodies and organisations: military units, rescue services, police and other registered institutions. Participation is possible only as part of the activities of an officially registered unit or service. We do not work with private individuals or amateur enquiries.

Which breeds do we work with?

We select working breeds with physical strength, stamina and a stable temperament, such as shepherd dogs, Malinois and Labradors. This guarantees reliable work in genuinely hazardous conditions.

Can the programme be adapted to a particular unit's requirements?

Yes. Specialist modules are developed in agreement with the client, such as enhanced explosives detection, an extended module on working with equipment, or preparation for operating near the front line.

Can dogs be trained to work alongside drones and technical reconnaissance?

Yes. The course includes modern modules on coordinating dogs' actions with unmanned systems and technical search equipment.

How long is the course?

The full training cycle takes 9–12 months, depending on the objectives. Accelerated modules can be developed for specific unit requirements.

What happens after you contact us

Getting to know you

You tell us about your dog, city, previous experience and needs.

Finding the right fit

We discuss a suitable programme, format, instructor and available timetable.

Your decision

You confirm the fees and terms, then decide whether the training is right for you.

Request a consultation

Tell us your city and what you need. We will help clarify the programme, format and fees.

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An enquiry helps clarify the terms. It is neither a payment nor confirmation of a place in a group.

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