Police Dogs Training at Isle of Man Airport

Meet The Four Legged Recruits Training At Isle of Man Airport

Published: 10 November 2026

 

 

 

Passengers at Isle of Man Airport may have spotted some rather special four legged visitors recently, as three young police dogs have been getting used to the sights, sounds and activity of the terminal as part of their training.

Barney, Rosie and Koda have all been spending time at the airport, building their confidence and experiencing the kind of busy public environment they may encounter as their training progresses.

At just one year old, Barney has been training for around a month. Rosie is the slightly older member of the group at 19 months and has been training for four weeks, while Koda also has four weeks of training under her collar and celebrated her first birthday last week.

An airport provides plenty for a young dog to take in, from people and luggage to unfamiliar noises, smells and surroundings. Spending time in different environments helps the dogs become comfortable, confident and focused while there is plenty going on around them.

The trio have certainly attracted plenty of attention during their visits, and it is fair to say they have already won over a few hearts around the airport.

We’re delighted to be able to provide a different setting for their training and look forward to welcoming Barney, Rosie and birthday girl Koda back to Isle of Man Airport as they continue their journey.

Good luck, team. We think you’re doing a pawsome job. Click here to see a little video of them in action 

IOMC 2026 New Police Recruits (Dogs)