CANINE CAPABILITIES

 
         

INTRODUCTION

 

MECHEM has more than 30 years of experience in the training and operational deployment of detection dogs.

 
         
  With the combination of experience gained and continuous improvement in scientifically based training methodologies, MECHEM has become world renowned for its success and professional approach in utilizing dogs to detect explosives and drugs.  
         
  MECHEM has deployed dogs for the detection of landmines internationally. Our dogs have worked extensively in the Balkans, Mozambique, DRC, Eritrea, Sudan, Angola, Northern Iraq and Afghanistan.  
         
 

Mine Detection Dog (MDD) searching
for landmines

MDD indicating presence of landmine
by sitting down
 
         
         
CORE SERVICE OFFERED
 
MECHEM provides the following services for the utilization of dogs:  
     

 
  Training of dogs specializing in mine-, explosive- and contraband detection.    
       
  Training of dog handlers specializing in mine-, explosive- and contraband detection.  
       
  Supplying of trained mine-, explosive- and contraband detection dogs worldwide.  
     
A dog undergoing Imprint Training
 
  Deployment of trained dog handlers globally.
 
 
 
 
  Kennelling of dogs.  
 
  Due to MECHEM's vast experience, we are able to offer a guaranteed service on the import and export of dogs and the accompanying handlers.  
     
     
     
     
 
Training dog handlers and MDDs
   
         
Through thorough training of handlers and dogs MECHEM ensures adherence to International Mine Action Standards (IMAS).  
         
 
         
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