Danger Dogs

At a secluded location, hidden in the Welsh hills is one of the world's top dog training academies.

Head trainer Simon Mallin, has welcomed a new set of trainee handlers and trainee dogs on a drugs detection course.

Will the trainee handlers survive their next challenge?

Are the trainee handlers ready for their first live operation?

Can the novice handlers complete the last few days of training?

Will the trainee handlers pass their final assessment?

Over the next two weeks six trained explosive dog handling teams will be put through extreme training to see if they have what it takes to handle their dogs under fire.

Will the trainee handlers have what it takes to pass the two day Defensive weapon training course?

The trainees must learn how to retreat with their dog under enemy fire.

The team are about to embark on a two day immersive role play in hostile territory.

Will the trainee handlers be able to complete the final gruelling step on the way to becoming the best?