The number of pedigree service dogs in the National Guard is steadily increasing. This year alone, the canine center of military unit 6654 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan welcomed 42 pedigree puppies, including Belgian, Dutch, and German Shepherds. In the future, they will be trained for combat and guard duties, helping to ensure public safety and security.

Since the beginning of the year, 12 pedigree puppies have already been distributed to reinforce other military units. Currently, the canine center houses around 30 young dogs.

“During the first 45 days, the puppies are fed with their mother’s milk, after which they are gradually transitioned to dry food. Then the adaptation stage begins. At three months, they are introduced to the obstacle course. At this age, it is important to develop auditory skills, so each puppy is given a name. Later, they are taught basic commands such as sit, stand, and lie down. After that, the tasks become more complex as we move on to scent detection training,” said Major Zhantore Mendiorazov, head of the canine center.

Today, around one thousand service dogs serve in the ranks of the National Guard. In just the first 10 months of this year, they helped detect more than 120 offenses. The new generation of puppies being raised at the canine center will continue this vital mission.

It should be noted that the care and training of puppies are carried out in accordance with an order issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs regulating breeding procedures in the National Guard.

Press Service of the National Guard

Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1121590?lang=kk