IUPUI Study Reveals How Dogs Detect Explosives, Offers New Training Recommendations (IMAGE)

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis School of Science

IUPUI Study Reveals How Dogs Detect Explosives, Offers New Training Recommendations

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In this photo, a law enforcement dog participates in a field trial led by the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. The study found the dogs react best to actual explosive, calling into question the use of products designed to mimic the odor of C-4 for training purposes.

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Image courtesy of the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis School of Science

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