Dogs in The Irish Military

Zambia

Hi

As a split from the thread in Emergency Services regarding K-9's it came to light that a user was advised to try the IDF if looking for a chance to work with dogs.

My question is Does the Irish Defence Forces use K-9's and if so for what are these dogs used?

Ta
Zambia

testicle

Zambia232 wrote: »

My question is Does the Irish Defence Forces use K-9's

No.

bigswede12

Zambia232 wrote: »

Hi

As a split from the thread in Emergency Services regarding K-9's it came to light that a user was advised to try the IDF if looking for a chance to work with dogs.

My question is Does the Irish Defence Forces use K-9's and if so for what are these dogs used?

Ta
Zambia

I think they use guns

deise go deo

Zambia232 wrote: »

Hi

As a split from the thread in Emergency Services regarding K-9's it came to light that a user was advised to try the IDF if looking for a chance to work with dogs.

My question is Does the Irish Defence Forces use K-9's and if so for what are these dogs used?

Ta
Zambia

First off. The IDF is the Israili Defence Forces, not the Irish Defence Forces.

Iv never come across the army useing dogs, you could have a look on Military.ie. The Army's website. There mey be some info on it there.

Poccington

No, we don't use dogs in any kind of capacity within the DF.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Dogs have been used as mascots in the past, although I'm not sure any unit has one at present.

The 5th Bn purchased an Irish Wolf Hound a few years ago, but I don't think its temperament suited the task.

But as for working dogs, ie sniffer dogs (bombs, bodies or drugs) I'm fairly certain none have ever been used.

Praetorian Saighdiuir

There was usually a dog in most of the posts in the Leb..........they didnt serve any military function as far as i know. Good company while on duty tho.

Zambia

Thanks folks , pretty conculsive that.

arybvtcw0eolkf

benwavner wrote: »

There was usually a dog in most of the posts in the Leb..........they didnt serve any military function as far as i know. Good company while on duty tho.

Wadi Dogs - :mad:

Filthy things altogether.

In A'Coy (Tulin) we'd a cat in the Commcen to keep the rats at bay

time lord

This topic was been looked at very recently. Two officers were sent foreign to see dogs in action. There are many many differant types of military dogs all with differant skills sets.

A recent display by a foreign trainer was held recently in the Republic and many non P.D.f. members also saw the display. The dog on the day was an english springer spaniel who would say mass if he thought he was getting his tennis ball. The answer is no to the op's question so I won't waffle on any further about the dogs.

L.Jenkins

As far as I know the DF don't use dogs, but I think customs do. Can't be sure though.

mikemac

Customs most certainly use dogs, they are often featured on the news.

arybvtcw0eolkf

feelingstressed wrote: »

Customs most certainly use dogs, they are often featured on the news.

If you mean Custom's in Revenue Commissioners your right. If you mean Custom's Services in the Defence Forces your wrong.

mikemac

Yes, Revenue Commissioners.

Should have said

L.Jenkins

Yes I mean Customs in Revenue.

Nuttzz

There are plenty in the garrison MP companies...

Sorry couldnt resist!

Zambia

Nuttzz wrote: »

There are plenty in the garrison MP companies...

Sorry couldnt resist!

It is the right of a soldier to Bitch:rolleyes: