NASDU Level 1
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​Handler Safety Techniques. This course is suitable for those who are looking to start working in security. You do not need any previous dog handling experience. It aims to provide the handler with the basic skills and knowledge of the safe handling of dogs. The course will cover handling obedience commands such as walking to heel, sit, down and stay as well as covering more specific situations with different distractions. You will learn to be more aware about safety, safety equipment and safe distances to other people and animals. It will include how to groom dogs properly and appropriate veterinary handling techniques i.e. checking dog’s ears, eyes, teeth and paws.

​NASDU Level 2

General Purpose Security Dog Handler This course is suitable for people who have experiences as a security office or is in the armed forces, police services or prison services. It will provide the person with basic skills, knowledge and understanding of providing a professional service as a general purpose security dog handler. During Level 2 you will learn about the roles and responsibilities of a General Purpose Security Dog Handler and this will include understanding legislations, handler qualities and customer services. Next you will learn how to control a security dog and how to handle them from different distances and in emergency situations. Once you can control a security dog you will be taught how to control them in various operational conditions. This will include when you are on patrol and other situations that you are likely to face such as the searching of people and property. You will also be taught how to use your dog to protect yourself. The final part of the course will teach you how to look after a security dog from inspecting and grooming to transporting them safely and following health and safety legislations and requirements.

​Residential NASDU Training

Residential training is where your dog would stay with me and be part of my daily routine and receive daily training. This option is for those handlers who have a NASDU qualification but the dog does not or handlers who are planning to attend a NASDU course with a dog who is already prepared to pass. The dog would stay with me and will be trained so that the dog will be prepared to pass. I can offer this training for Level 2 and Level 3 and will include training of obedience, protection and the beginnings of searching.​​