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BOMB-SNIFFING, DRUG-SNIFFING SECURITY DOGS

Since 9/11 there is such demand for these type trained security dogs that the ready supply of them cannot keep up. Unfortunately, the U.S. federal government and law enforcement agencies nationwide have received too many unqualified trained dogs that, to date, still remain on the force possibly performing poor, inadequate security in airports and elsewhere! Too many times these security dogs have missed large amounts of explosives and drugs and too many times they have "hit" on people and packages who had absolutely no drugs or explosives! If a dog "hits" on you, indicating you may be carrying contraband, the dog may possibly only doing so because the animal knows it will get rewarded for doing so.

There are no set standards for security dog training requirements and there are no training regulations enforced. Also too many dog trainers are unlicensed and no license is even required to train a security dog either! Moreover, a dog that performs well in training may not perform well in the field on the job!

SUPPLEMENTAL SOURCE: CBS-TV 60 MINUTES 1/4/04

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