Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can you supply dog teams abroad?

Yes, we have pet passported dogs for operational searches.  This includes Explosives, Drugs and Body Detection

2.Can you help with the logistics of setting up a new dog section abroad, including dog procurement and training, as well as handler training?

Yes, we offer full project management, supply of dogs, recruitment of suitable handlers and siting a Dog Section.  We will arrange all relevant veterinary requirements for the dogs and shipping from the UK to anywhere in the world.

3.Are you able to train handlers that are overseas?

Yes, we have vastly experienced ex UK Armed Forces and Police Instructors.  Our staff have experience in various hostile environments including Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. They are experienced in training foreign nationals from a number of different countries.

4.Can you help with providing handlers for work overseas?

Yes, we have a large number of contacts with various companies who require personnel to work overseas.

5.Are you able to be called out last minute?

Yes, we have teams available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

6.Is Wagtail UK Ltd able to assist us with a new venture and train dogs to find items other than drugs and explosives?

Yes, as well as drugs and explosives, recent projects for us have included the detection of animal scats, animal carcasses and mice.

7.Have you got any operational experience abroad?

Yes, our staff have worked with detection dogs and provided services all around the world.  This includes the mainland Europe, The Middle East, The Far East and North America

8.Have you had success with any of your operational serach dogs?

Yes, we have enjoyed numerous successes operational both in the UK and overseas.  Detailed information is classified so we are unable to post specific information here. However testimonials and more details on our specific operations are available on request.

9.Are your staff qualified and checked (CRB)?

Yes, depending on the role in which they are employed we have a very strict vetting system.  This includes SIA licenses for handlers, CRB checks and Home Office vetting where appropriate.

10.Can Wagtail UK Ltd help with demonstrations and talks in schools? What areas do you cover?

Yes, during 2008 we carried out over 50 demonstrations for North Wales Police across the whole of North Wales.  However we are not just limited to North Wales with this service, we available to provide demonstrations in schools anywhere in the UK.  Further details are available on request.