Military working dogs to get £3.1m 'canine catalogue' of protective kit and welfare items

The images included dogs Una, Meg, Bonnie and Grainger testing safety goggles, ear defenders, vests and protective boots during continuation training St George's Barracks.

Four military working dogs tested out new safety gear during continuation training at St George’s Barracks.

From left, Una, Meg, Bonnie and Grainger donned eye goggles, ear defenders, vests and protective boots.

The dogs also took part in activities such as routine walking, settling, rewarding and squad exercises.

The MoD contract will see Von Wolf K9 Sport & Service Dog Equipment Limited supply essential training and welfare items.

This includes protective equipment for the dogs such as eye goggles, hearing protection, safety boots for their paws, and cool vests and flotation devices.

Hundreds of dogs are currently serving at home and overseas, working across the Army, RAF, Ministry of Defence Police, Germany Guard Service, MoD Guard Service and Regimental Mascots.

They range from German shepherds, Belgian shepherds and Dutch shepherds to springer spaniels, Labradors and other carefully selected breeds.

The MoD said the Specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search (EOD&S), Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) team within DE&S tendered for the Canine Support Solution contract.

The contract will also supply everyday products such as waste bags, bowls, balls, leads and harnesses – as well as specialist exercise aids and agility equipment.

An additional role will be created at Von Wolf, a small medium enterprise (SME) that currently employs four members of staff.