German Military Trains Ukrainian Service Dog Handlers for Conflict Zones

Ukrainian soldiers and security personnel receive specialized training with service dogs to enhance safety and operational effectiveness.

The German Bundeswehr is conducting intensive training programs for Ukrainian service dog handlers, focusing on mine detection and urban combat scenarios.
Training sessions take place across various locations in Germany and involve more than eight hours of daily instruction over several months.
Both Ukrainian soldiers and security forces participate in the program, which includes learning commands in both Ukrainian and German.
The initiative is part of a broader European mission to support Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia, with around 17,000 Ukrainian soldiers trained in Germany so far.
The training emphasizes teamwork between handlers and dogs, with a strong focus on safety and emergency first aid for the animals.