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Working Dogs  

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  • Dogs that are trained to perform practical tasks, as opposed to PETS or companion dogs. Dogs trained to use their senses, generally their sense of smell, to identify explosives, illegal drugs, blood, body fluids, and other substances. Detection dogs may also be able to detect human disease. Dogs trained to work with or for humans to locate and catch game animals. Dogs that are trained to locate missing people or human remains. Dogs either trained to herd livestock animals, or belonging to breeds that have been developed for herding.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-G2VFNHLK-0

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