Army military working dog program

There are approximately 55 people who are part of the DoDMWDVS including 14 veterinarians, 23 technicians, six non-medical support personnel as well as contract dog handlers and janitorial staff.

It takes the efforts of all these people to bring the absolute best care to our four-footed veterans. This icon identifies links to external web sites that will open in a new browser window. See the External Links Disclaimer link at the bottom of this page. Some linked files require specific plug-ins to open. Page Content. Students must have a government travel card or be authorized a travel advance prior to departing from their duty station. Students attending the course TDY enroute to their next duty station will have their losing unit or activity keep their government travel card active until 30 days after projected graduation date.

Government transportation is not available. Students are responsible for getting themselves to and from class each day, therefore it is recommended students be authorized a rental vehicle on their travel orders. Students that are billeted off the installation may be required to drive up to 25 miles roundtrip in order to attend class. Government dining facilities are available, however, students are not issued meal cards and are charged a daily surcharge rate.

The uniform for class is BDU's. While in the kennels it is mandatory to wear hearing protection. Students must bring a set of hearing protection with them or they will be required to purchase a set while at the course. PT is conducted three times per week with the Company.

All students will arrive one working day prior to the course start date and coordinate with D Company to inprocess Bldg. Located in the lobby of the Gateway Inn is an information system that will provide contact information and directions to D Company. If you are unable to contact the company or cadre, students will automatically report to Bldg.

If the Soldier is not able to arrive until the first day of the course they should report directly to the classroom in Building on Lackland AFB where they will receive inprocessing instructions from their instructors.