Life as an MGS dog handler
![Chris, a bearded white man in a black uniform, holds the lead of a Wraith, a dog straining the lead as it pulls towards the camera. The camera is low, looking up at the dog. The dog is in sharp focus but Chris is not.](https://insideDIO.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2024/09/DSC04247-1024x683.jpg)
Working within the Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS), colleagues and I play a key part in safeguarding national security. Our teams work around the clock to keep MOD sites safe and secure and enable those who work in them …