Estonian and UK service dogs hold joint training exercise to enhance cooperation
Service dogs from Estonian law enforcement agencies and the UK Armed Forces participated in a two-day joint exercise last week to strengthen cooperation and share expertise.
Last week, a joint training exercise took place in Estonia involving service dogs from various Estonian law enforcement bodies and the United Kingdom Armed Forces. The two-day event included teams from the Police and Border Guard Board's K-9 and K-Komando special units, the Rescue Board's bomb squad, the Tax and Customs Board, and British service dog handlers with their dogs.
During the exercise, the dogs practiced searching for illicit substances, detecting explosives, conducting patrol and security operations, and actively participating in military training. Lieutenant Martin Siht, commander of the Military Police K-9 group, stated that the tasks aim to ensure the highest level of readiness and knowledge to support allied units in Estonia.
The United Kingdom participated in the training week for the second consecutive year. A UK military veterinarian provided Tactical Combat Casualty Care training for service dogs and their handlers, teaching the fastest and most effective methods to care for injured service dogs.
