As a guide dog, you are usually responsible for training and caring for dogs, which can be done in various fields such as police, rescue or hunting dog leadership.
The average annual salary in the security industry is 26,442 euros per hour (approximately 13,56 euros per hour). At Klüh Security, dog handlers earn 16,74 euros per hour plus an allowance of 4,09 euros per shift. Police dog handlers can expect around 2,200 euros per month, which corresponds to the A9 salary group.
As a rule, the position of dog handler requires special training in the field of dog training or a related qualification, which can be acquired by attending vocational schools, courses or by working in a dog club.
Dog handlers have several career opportunities, depending on their specialization, including working in the police, disaster management, rescue services, or dog schools.
