1st Military Working Dog Regiment held a Canine Half Marathon Relay at Chiron Lines. The day was a test of soldiers’ fitness, the dogs’ fitness as well as dog handling skills. The 1.1 mile route was completed three times by each participant. The teams consisted of four participants and a total of 13.1 miles was completed by each team. Photographer: Corporal Jamie Dudding; Crown copyright | British Army

2.8K views · 94 reactions |  7 dogs from the British Army 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, and their handlers, recently joined us at the National Space Centre for a training day. They practiced their skills in finding hidden explosive items and explored the different floor surfaces at the Centre. The dogs get a day out with plenty of exercise, giving them an opportunity to show off. | National Space Centre | Facebook

Big applause to good girl Jolie, a military working dog of the 30th engineer-sapper regiment! (🎥 Ice Hockey Club SKA) | KHL

Congratulations to Military Working Dog Sam who was named Public Service Animal of the Year at the Daily Mirror Animal Hero Awards. Sam, a seven year old cocker spaniel who is part of 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, has previously deployed on numerous tours to Afghanistan | British Army

Lance Corporal Robert Shirtliff, a dog handler with 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, tells us about his Military Protection Dog Taran the Belgian Malinois, and shows us how, as a team, they keep bases safe from intruders using Taran to detect and deter. The role of the Military Working Dog has changed little over the years, the four-legged asset with a keen sense of smell and pin-sharp reactions, when teamed with a handler, becomes a force to be feared for any would-be intruder or drugs/arms s