Explosive Detection

Classification	Working Class
Color	Orange
Type	Explosive Detection
Job	Dogs have been serving our country at home and abroad for many years saving lives by warning their handlers of explosive devices.
Handler	These canine heroes work with the police, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and military to locate dangerous materials.
Gear	The dogs go through an intense training course to learn how to locate and identify a wide variety of explosives and to alert their handlers of its presence.
Signs	Breeds that excel in this kind of work include the German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Vizsla.
Notes	While in training TSA often posts videos on how they train the dogs to detect bombs, they also want the public to adopt the adorable puppies who flunked their training.
Source of Information	Click Here American Kennel Club
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