The DATR recently planted over 600 Trees & 1800 strong hawthorn hedgerows. The trees were provided by the Ministry of Justice / Additional trees & the hedgerows by Tivoli-Vivo.

The project will result in 150 tons of carbon credits (over 50 yrs).

#DATR #CarbonOffset #MWA #MOD

Rehoming Opportunity?

Meet MWD Indio….

See the full post on the DATR’s Facebook or Instagram for the full details please.

#DATR #MilitaryWorkingAnimals

Who doesn’t love a massage & some TLC on a lovely day out.

#DATR #MilitaryWorkingAnimals

Rehoming Success Story:

We have had an update from Ex-MWD Pero's new owner.

Pero is now 8 yrs old & was rehomed in October 2023.

He is loving with his new family in Wolverhampton (on the border of South Staffordshire).

Brilliant news!

#DATR #Rehoming #Success #ForeverHome

Four Reversists from 1st MWDR, 101 Squadron, have successfully completed Military Working Dog (MWD) handler training.

They now look forward to their roles, as qualified MWD handlers within the wider RAVC.

Congratulations!

1st Military Working Dog Regiment

#DATR #Reverists #MilitaryWorkingDogs

Rainy Days
& Rainbow Nights

#DATR #MilitaryWorkingAnimals

We say farewell to Officer Commanding, Equine Training Squadron (ETS):

Capt Usher RHA. Good luck for pastures new Ma'am!

Also, congratulations:

WO1 Jones HCMR, on receipt of his Warrant. Well done Sir!

#DATR #Farewell #Congratulations #MilitaryWorkingAnimals

Meet MWD Toro, a 3 yr old Dutch Herder. He is boisterous, but lacks the tenacity required for Service.

If you have applied for rehoming & feel Toro is suitable for you, please confirm this by checking the full criteria on our Facebook / Instagram.

#DATR #Rehoming #DutchHerder

Congratulations to Pte Seymour RAVC & MWD Alf for achieving Top Student on our Arms & Explosives Search Dog course.

Pte Seymour’s attitude, ability & eagerness to learn was obvious throughout the course. Well done!

1st Military Working Dog Regiment

#DATR #MilitaryWorkingDogs #Search #MWD #RAVC

Some of DATR's Canine Training Squadron staff visited Melton Country Park to exercise our Military Working Dogs. These walks take place regularly at a variety of locations to provide the dogs with additional exercise & environmental stimulus.

#DATR #Military #CivilService

DATR’s Commanding Officer, several personnel & one of our stunning Military Working Dogs ‘MWD Kelso’ attended Leicester Races Veterans Day.

Our team was also kindly interviewed by Racing TV.

#DATR #LeicesterRaces #MWA
#MilitaryWorkingAnimals

Attached are some images of Vehicle Search (VS) course 2304 in their final week.

They are now capable of professionally searching ships, smaller vessels, aircraft, lorries, coaches, trains, articulates, cars & motorbikes.

Well done!

1st Military Working Dog Regiment
Royal Air Force Police

#DATR #RAVC #RAFP

DATR’s Capt Payne, LCpl Johnson & LCpl Burns have completed the Spean Bridge – Achnacarry Speed March in support of the Royal Marines Charity (RMA).

The challenge consisted of running 6.3 miles in the Scottish Highlands carrying 16.5 kgs.

#DATR #RAVC #RLC #RoyalMarines

We Remember:
LCpl Liam Tasker (MiD),
& MWD Theo (DM).

On 10th March 2011, Lance Corporal Liam Tasker, from Kirkcaldy in Fife, was flown home to rest alongside his Military Working Dog Theo.

#DATR #RAVC #PDSA #Hero #Gallantry #Remember #MiD #MentionedInDespatches #DickinMedal

Commandant, RSME Group; Brigadier JD Webster, has hosted an award ceremony at the Defence Animal Training Regiment.

Capt Bladon RAVC:
Commander Field Army Commendation.

Sgt Mahoney RAVC:
Long Service & Good Conduct Medal.

#DATR #Awards #RSME #LongService #Commendation

Emma, a final year student from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), London, spent a week in the DATR’s Forge as part of a Worshipful Company of Farriers award. Emma embraced the experience & was a credit to the RVC!

Royal Veterinary College (RVC)

#DATR #RVC #MWA
#WorshipfulCompanyOfFarriers

Today, 8 students from RAVC, Initial Trade Training Course 2303, successfully passed out as RAVC Soldiers.

Congratulations to all of our new Soldiers. A special mention goes to Pte Midson, for her award of Top Student!

#DATR #RAVC #BritishArmy #DogHandler

1st Military Working Dog Regiment

RAVC Initial Trade Training Course 2303 have successfully completed their Final Exercise.

During the Final Exercise, all of the student's knowledge & skills, taught throughout the course were tested.

#DATR #RAVC #MWD #MilitaryWorkingDogs #BritishArmy #DogHandler

1st Military Working Dog Regiment

Our current Arms & Explosives Search Dog course, have passed the mid point of their course.

As they now focus on route & venue searches; search difficulty quickly increases.

All of the students are doing great so far. Well done!

1st Military Working Dog Regiment
Royal Air Force Police

#DATR #RAVC #RAFP

DATR TEAMWORK 24:

Regular Soldiers, Civil Servants & RAF Aviators, took part in key discussions.

As a Joint Service unit with many different Military & Civil identities, it is important to understand how to work better as a team.

#DATR #Military #CivilService #MOD #TEAMWORK