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Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Test Ability To Recognize Explosives

LONGMONT, Colo. (CBS4)- Dozens of K9 teams put their sniffing skills to the test this week.

The ATF hosted a National Odor Recognition Test in Longmont. The three-day program allows bomb-sniffing dogs to test their ability to recognize 10 different explosive odors.

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Dog handlers also have an opportunity to improve their training.

Twenty-one agencies from six states participated in the event.

ATF EXPLOSIVES DEMO  (1)
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