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Learn about the Beagle Brigade, cute dogs trained to sniff out agricultural products at international airports. Explore their unique role in safeguarding US agriculture and the rigorous training process at the National Detector Dog Training Center. Discover the heartwarming stories of Murray, a rescued Beagle turned USDA agent, and Jasper's retirement after a successful career detecting illegal items.
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- Beagle Brigade dogs are trained to detect agricultural products at airports, protecting agriculture from invasive species.
- Individual Beagle Brigade dogs like Murray and Jasper have shown remarkable success in seizure detections, preventing illegal agricultural imports.
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Training and Deployment of Beagle Brigade Dogs
Beagle Brigade dogs are carefully trained to detect agricultural products at international airports. Each dog undergoes initial screening to test health, temperament, and behavior before learning to differentiate between five basic scents. Once trained, they are deployed to various airports to work with their handlers in detecting illegal agricultural products.
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