Joining an LSDogs member
unit
How do I find an LSDogs member unit in
my local area?
What qualifications do I need to join a unit?
What if I already have useful qualifications?
How much time do I need to give up for Search Dogs?
What equipment am I expected to provide?
How do I find an LSDogs member unit
in my local area?
LSDogs has a number of units all around the country and this number
is growing all the time. If there is not an LSDogs unit covering
your part of the country then perhaps you might like to think about
starting one!
For a list of existing units please click here.
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What qualifications do I need to join
a unit?
None - All units provide full training programmes to enable you
to become an operational member. However, if you have specialist
skills such as medical, navigation etc then these will usually be
welcomed by a prospective unit.
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What if I already have useful qualifications?
Providing you have verifiable proof (certificates etc) then our
units will usually be more than happy to accept and utilise your
skills. This is, however, a matter for the unit involved and you
should seek clarification directly from them.
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How much time do I need to give up
for Search Dogs?
This differs from unit to unit but a good rule of thumb is that
training sessions are held once a week. None of our units ask for
100% attendance (we understand you have a life to lead) but units
will usually have a set level of attendance throughout the year
(for example some units require 60% attendance at training). This
excludes callouts themselves where units may have other attendance
targets.
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What equipment am I expected to provide?
This differs from unit to unit - Each LSDogs unit has a health and
safety responsibility to provide you with safety equipment, clothing
etc. However, you will be expected to provide the bulk of your own
personal equipment (after all, a mechanic uses his own tools!!).
Much of this equipment will be from outdoors clothing shops and
generally will consist of walking boots, jacket, small rucksack&
torch. This is a very basic list and all units will have a more
comprehensive list available.
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