AKC ADVERTORIAL Networking/Education –
Conference took place in early 2017 to start a conversation about in- creasing the domestic supply of detection candidates. A second confer- - ference strives to bring together breeders, venue managers, business with a stake in this issue.
Breeder Outreach –
around the country, but most are unaware of the detection dog short- newsletters and magazines.
Prevention is Key about preventing potential terrorists. Having detection dogs in public view is a major deterrent against crime.
of a dog’s scent glands, “but they are dependent on humans to direct them or physically move the suspicious substance to the device where- In addition, machines are not always visible to criminals and terror-
ists, whereas dogs are working the crowds. -
- cover police. “We have long known that the presence of certain animals has a
- assuring dispositions. Children and adults alike see a friend when dogs
are present,” Perkins said. “They spark conversation, and the atmo- sphere is less threatening than with heavy security present.” The use of dogs also is preferable for certain events, including chil-
dren’s events. “It’s hard to use traditional screening methods with school shows with young kids, who are connected hand in hand and may be carrying their lunch,” Perkins said. Venue managers have options on adding detection dogs to their se- curity teams. Some businesses purchase dogs and send their security - tions, which provides the handlers and the dogs for all public events.
goodwill among our guests, they are mobile. They can inspect bags left unattended any place on the property or surrounding areas; they can be used to inspect cars parked around the venue, especially those parked within 300 feet,” Perkins said. “Before the event, they sweep the building and grounds around the arena, then we position them at the entry of the security screening process. Once the event starts, some are redeployed inside, while others are inspecting cars in the parking lot. At the end of the event, we follow the crowd out and place some near our Uber lot, where large crowds gather waiting for their drivers.”
program, we received the most press of anything we have ever done - all positive!” Perkins said. FM
The AKC invites IAVM members to attend its 2018 AKC U.S. Detection Dog Conference to learn more about this issue and meet breeders, trainers and other
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