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catbyte

(34,546 posts)
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 01:05 AM Jan 2019

Here's What Happens When A CIA K9 Doesn't Want To Sniff Bombs 💙💙

BY MATTHEW RUSSELL

They have a saying in the CIA’s bomb squad.

But whatever it is, Lulu isn’t interested.

The labrador retriever was dismissed from the CIA’s bomb-sniffing school a few weeks into the program after handlers began to wonder if she was really up for the task, ABC reports.

They had high hopes for her, but Lulu has other career plans.

“We are sad to announce that Lulu has been dropped from the program,” a CIA press release read.



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“There are a million reasons why a dog has a bad day & our trainers must become doggy psychologists to figure out what will help pups,” the Tweets continued. “Sometimes a pup is bored & needs extra playtime, sometimes they need a little break, or it’s a minor medical condition like a food allergy.”



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As the trainers’ highest concern is the physical and mental welfare of the animals, the decision was made to cut Lulu out of the program and discontinue training.

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Here's What Happens When A CIA K9 Doesn't Want To Sniff Bombs 💙💙 (Original Post) catbyte Jan 2019 OP
Lulu, you luv bug! Smooches...😘 sprinkleeninow Jan 2019 #1
Dog probably just doesn't want to work for free. ZZenith Jan 2019 #2
Smart doggy. Solly Mack Jan 2019 #3
Why blow up dogs? They should use robots instead to locate bombs. Liberty Belle Jan 2019 #4
They do not yet have devices with the agility, intelligence and sensitivity of canines. LakeSuperiorView Jan 2019 #5
They don't "blow up dogs." It's not like the despicable program there they train catbyte Jan 2019 #6

Liberty Belle

(9,540 posts)
4. Why blow up dogs? They should use robots instead to locate bombs.
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 01:32 PM
Jan 2019

Surely technology is up to this task. It is cruel and unnecessary to kill or maim dogs when there are now better alternatives.

If we can create robotic soldiers why not robotic dogs or even smaller robotic animals to detect and detonate bombs?

 

LakeSuperiorView

(1,533 posts)
5. They do not yet have devices with the agility, intelligence and sensitivity of canines.
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 02:25 PM
Jan 2019

If they had them, they would use them. Much easier to recharge a battery than feed a dog and deal with the aftermath.

They also have not been able to create robotic soldiers. Same reasoning, plus there is no need for VA benefits for robots.

catbyte

(34,546 posts)
6. They don't "blow up dogs." It's not like the despicable program there they train
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 02:35 PM
Jan 2019

seals & dolphins to carry explosives to blow themselves up. They're always with their handlers, who would also get blown up.

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