The superb ability of the canine nose, hearing and stamina, along with the bravery and skill of the handler enables many tragedies to be avoided and crimes to be detected and solved.

Without the Service Dog a great many lives and even National Security would be in jeopardy.  These dedicated handlers and their canine companions are paramount in ensuring the world is a safer place.  In many cases every single day their lives are in danger, yet they carry on regardless with their devotion to duty and are ‘proud to serve’.

 

From nominations received from  the various services, recipients will be chosen to receive the National Service Dog Bravery and Achievement Awards, regarded as the most prestigious in the Canine World.

 

In recognition of the Service Dog team’s outstanding achievements, we offer our sincere thanks and gratitude for the work which more often than not goes unrecognised. It is with this in mind that the executive committee of All About Dogs, honour the dog sections for their magnificent contribution to society and their unstinting dedication to duty, with these National Service Dog Bravery and Achievement Awards.

 

These unique commemorative plaques will be presented by the

Rt. Hon Lord Petre, the Lord Lieutenant of Essex on Sunday 11th May.

 

Commemoratively leads are kindly donated by John Humphris Ltd, suppliers of equipment for the professional dog.