Open-door event at Pretzsch's Service Dog School on September 6th, celebrating their 75th anniversary
Celebrating 75 Years: The Service Dog Training School Opens its Doors
On September 6, 2025, the Service Dog Training School in Pretzsch, district of Wittenberg, will be hosting an open day from 10:00 to 15:00. This historic event marks the school's 75th anniversary, a milestone in the training and development of police service dogs in Germany.
Located in the heart of Saxony-Anhalt, the Service Dog Training School is the central training and training location for police service dogs, and the oldest institution of its kind in the country. The school trains service dogs for various federal states, including Hesse, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia, Brandenburg, and the host state, Saxony-Anhalt.
During the open day, visitors will have the opportunity to witness the diverse and exciting work of the police, as well as have a personal encounter with service dogs and their handlers. The event aims to provide insights into the roles of service dogs in the police, and the various tasks they are trained to perform.
Service dogs at the school complete a rigorous training course in their specific deployment areas. They are prepared for deployment, further trained, and accompanied throughout their entire service life. About a third of service dogs are additionally trained in a dual manner, meaning they complete their specialization alongside protection dog training.
To qualify as a protection dog, service dogs must demonstrate their skills in the areas of nose work, obedience, and protection service. Upon successful completion of their training, they are certified and deployed to their respective police units.
The police in Saxony-Anhalt primarily use Belgian Malinois and German Shepherds as service dogs, trained for tasks such as tracking, search and rescue, detection of substances, and suspect apprehension. The Rottweiler is also known as a service breed in Germany, historically used for guarding and herding tasks, but it may be less common in police use today compared to Malinois and German Shepherds.
A highlight of the open day program is the multi-discipline competition of the service dog handlers, where man and animal prove their skills. Visitors will have the chance to see service dogs in action, demonstrating their abilities in various scenarios.
In addition to the service dog demonstrations, the open day offers an opportunity to learn everything about service dogs and their roles in the police. The event also aims to provide insights into the work of various police units such as the helicopter unit, water police, and deployment companies.
The Service Dog Training School also provides international police capacity-building assistance on behalf of the Federal Criminal Police Office, including in Nigeria, Morocco, Ghana, and Singapore. This important work ensures that police forces around the world have access to the same high-quality training that is provided in Germany.
According to Interior Minister Dr. Tamara Zieschang, service dogs are indispensable partners in daily police service. The open day is a unique opportunity to understand the crucial role these animals play in keeping our communities safe. Don't miss this chance to learn more about the Service Dog Training School and the incredible work of its service dogs.
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