- Cue or signal animals during performances.
- Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
- Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
- Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or
Dog handler | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Dog handlers work with specially trained dogs to help detect and prevent crime, find lost or missing people and protect property.
Dog handlers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.
As a Dog handler you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 22,036 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Dog handler
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24,681 GBP
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20,807 GBP
Average salary for part-time Dog handler
Average salary for full-time Dog handler
Showing:
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8,853 GBP
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8,630 GBP
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9,659 GBP
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22,036 GBP
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20,807 GBP
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24,681 GBP
Salary over time for Dog handler
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19,043 GBP
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18,666 GBP
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17,030 GBP
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18,681 GBP
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20,568 GBP
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21,682 GBP
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22,036 GBP
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20,833 GBP
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Future outlook for Dog handlers
Very good outlook
27 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
Balanced outlook
55% chance of automation in the future Dog handler - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
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What soft skills do I need?
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Instructing Teaching others how to do something
Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Dog handler. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Dog handler interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
