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Originally Posted by robbiedont  One job that did interest me which is a bit different is Dog Trainer... |
Dog Trainer or Dog Handler?? The first is RAVC based at Melton Mowbray it used to be just Army but now it's all three services, you will train dogs for other people from Guard Dogs up to Spec Dogs, you may do the occassional tour where you get to work the Dog but they are far and few, you'll mainly go to be there to refresh the dogs etc..
Dog Handler you'll be issued with a dog and work it, ie. in Search Team or Guard Duty.
There is a big difference between the two. It is very very hard to get into the RAVC, when I was in the forces it used to be somthing like 4-6 Dog Trainers, about two farriers and then about 20 or so Vet Asst per year.
All units depending where they are will have dog handlers from Marines, Para's, RMP etc.... I did my first course with 3 guys from the paras and rest from various infantary units. So once in a Regiment you still have the option to do this.
Anyway, if you want a bit more inside info drop me a PM I can tell you a bit more.