For many people, having a dog is absolutely wonderful. But not everyone has the opportunity or money to take care of a dog for several years. Being the owner or mother of a puppy during the first year might sound more affordable. Here, moreover, it is “only” time and patience that is required because you will be provided with veterinary costs, food and other necessary materials if you want to take on the task.
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The Armed Forces frequently seeks so-called feed hosts for her puppies. This reports News 55. The purpose is for the dogs of the defense forces and the police to have a safe and loving first time before it is time for them to become full-time working dogs. In the selection process, an overall assessment is made of those who become fodder hosts and the best suited are selected.
Every year, 35-40 litters are bred with the goal of being allowed to work as police dogs. Photo: Johan Nilsson/TT Claims and compensation
One must be prepared to devote a lot of time to exercise and thorough training and to teach obedience such as sit and lie down. There is no requirement for previous experience, nor for where or how you live. If you live in an urban environment, the puppy sometimes needs to get a change and be trained in nature to get used to different environments. Likewise, if you live out in the country, the dog must be trained in an urban environment.
For this cozy and discipline-demanding assignment, you get 250 kroner a month as the icing on the cake.
After 12-18 months, it is time to put the dog’s skills to the test. Then the dog can complete a test course to see if it is ready to work. If it passes the test, it will be accepted for defense, otherwise there may be a chance that you will be allowed to keep the dog.
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