Afghanistan’s dogs of war sniff out mines

Allie · 12-03-2009, 12:34 PM

http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archi...3/2091821.aspx

I have mixed feelings about using dogs for this purpose and the breeding etc. in Kabul but thought it was of interest.

msnbc.com has this as the featured story right now on their website.

**DFrost** · 12-03-2009, 01:26 PM

Military, U.S. and other countries have trained dogs for mine detection for years. It's a noble task for our 4-footed companions.

DFrost

AbbyK9 · 12-03-2009, 01:50 PM

The US Army first trained and used mine dogs in World War II. They didn't do so well because they tried using them while under enemy fire, but once they went from that to using the dogs for clearing minefields and finding booby traps, the program worked out quite well.

I believe most countries that have a military use mine dogs nowadays, especially in areas that are heavily mined. UN de-mining operations also use dogs for this purpose.

Allie · 12-03-2009, 02:14 PM

I understand; it is just that in the video the dogs were so beautiful and the puppies so cute. I hope they are being treated well and would like to know what happens when they are retired at 9 years.

**DFrost** · 12-03-2009, 03:02 PM

I can only speak from personal experience. When you are willing to bet your life on a dog, you treat them pretty darn good. I don't know what happens when they retire. I hope they get a good home to live out what life they have left.

DFrost

12-03-2009, 12:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Allie Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 137	Afghanistan’s dogs of war sniff out mines http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archi...3/2091821.aspx I have mixed feelings about using dogs for this purpose and the breeding etc. in Kabul but thought it was of interest. msnbc.com has this as the featured story right now on their website. __________________ Mary Lou Murphy (Chowrottweiller) and Allie GSD and Murphy's BFF

12-03-2009, 01:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
DFrost Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tn Posts: 877	Re: Afghanistan’s dogs of war sniff out mines Military, U.S. and other countries have trained dogs for mine detection for years. It's a noble task for our 4-footed companions. DFrost __________________ Any behavior that is reinforced is more likely to occur again. DFrost

12-03-2009, 01:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
AbbyK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Country, NY Posts: 12,442	Re: Afghanistan’s dogs of war sniff out mines The US Army first trained and used mine dogs in World War II. They didn't do so well because they tried using them while under enemy fire, but once they went from that to using the dogs for clearing minefields and finding booby traps, the program worked out quite well. I believe most countries that have a military use mine dogs nowadays, especially in areas that are heavily mined. UN de-mining operations also use dogs for this purpose. __________________ Malinois Ronja - fastest K-9 in VT =^^= Finn, Ratchet & Ollie Blog - Facebook - Store

12-03-2009, 02:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Allie Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 137	Re: Afghanistan’s dogs of war sniff out mines I understand; it is just that in the video the dogs were so beautiful and the puppies so cute. I hope they are being treated well and would like to know what happens when they are retired at 9 years. __________________ Mary Lou Murphy (Chowrottweiller) and Allie GSD and Murphy's BFF

12-03-2009, 03:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
DFrost Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tn Posts: 877	Re: Afghanistan’s dogs of war sniff out mines I can only speak from personal experience. When you are willing to bet your life on a dog, you treat them pretty darn good. I don't know what happens when they retire. I hope they get a good home to live out what life they have left. DFrost __________________ Any behavior that is reinforced is more likely to occur again. DFrost

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