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Police force looking for puppy minders Surrey Police looking for puppy minders
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Breeds at the force include German shepherds, labradors, and spanielsBreeds at the force include German shepherds, labradors, and spaniels
Surrey Police is looking for puppy minders to take in potential future police dogs for the first part of their lives.Surrey Police is looking for puppy minders to take in potential future police dogs for the first part of their lives.
The force said puppies are allocated to their foster parents at eight weeks old, staying with them until they are up to 15 months old.The force said puppies are allocated to their foster parents at eight weeks old, staying with them until they are up to 15 months old.
Breeds include German shepherds, labradors, and spaniels, and minders must be willing to travel to training venues across Surrey and Sussex.Breeds include German shepherds, labradors, and spaniels, and minders must be willing to travel to training venues across Surrey and Sussex.
In a social media post, the force said: "It is not always an easy task, but help is given along the way by our police dog training school, and these puppies are raised to become fantastic potential police dogs."In a social media post, the force said: "It is not always an easy task, but help is given along the way by our police dog training school, and these puppies are raised to become fantastic potential police dogs."
The puppies go on to become potential police dogsThe puppies go on to become potential police dogs
The puppies can live with other dogs, and children, if they understood the expectations of puppy minding, the force said, adding that no experience was necessary.The puppies can live with other dogs, and children, if they understood the expectations of puppy minding, the force said, adding that no experience was necessary.
"Yes it can be heart-breaking when these incredible puppies go off to start their careers, but knowing what a difference they make and the important work they do makes it all worth it," the force said."Yes it can be heart-breaking when these incredible puppies go off to start their careers, but knowing what a difference they make and the important work they do makes it all worth it," the force said.
Those interested can email KennelAttendants@surrey.police.uk for an application form.Those interested can email KennelAttendants@surrey.police.uk for an application form.
Earlier this month the force was granted permission to redevelop its Mount Browne headquarters on the outskirts of Guildford, which will include dog kennels.Earlier this month the force was granted permission to redevelop its Mount Browne headquarters on the outskirts of Guildford, which will include dog kennels.
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