Are sniffer dogs addicted to the drugs they are trying to find?

Question

This practice sounds really cruel but now I think about it could be what they do. If the answer is yes has anybody tried to protest against it. The dogs would spend their entire lives withdrawing from drugs.

Answer 1

No. These dogs are trained to follow a smell for anything, such as drugs, human scents, and even certain types of pests that infest plants that come over from other countries. The dogs never come into direct contact with the drugs.

Answer 2

You know I never thought of that before, now. How sad would that be, if they were?! I mean my gosh, if they get too much of a sniff they could very well get addicted. But, it seems to me, that no dogs are harmed by it at all. Because of the simple fact when those dogs are searching for the drugs, once they find them, their usually in bags, or in boxes, or crates, those sorts of things. There not usually just out in the open for them to enduce up there noses, you know. And then they take the dogs away so they can do their cop work. So, really over all, I doubt that they really indulge any drugs at all. And for all we know to protect them, they give the dogs something so it doesn't get in their blood streams, or something along those lines, or the "Animal Cruelty" people would most likely be all over them, for it, otherwise, you know. It is something to be concerned about however. Those dogs are all so smart! I just wish my family would have gotten my neice a "Yellow Lab" in which they detect seizures, and are trained to help the patient before the seizure occurs... Had she gotten one, before she died, like I suggested we all do for her, (through pitching in a couple hundred here, and there) she'd still be alive.. She had a "Grand Mall" in her sleep and sufficated on her own pillow, during it.. The dog would have moved her, so she could have still been alive today. Anyway very good question!! Smile!!!

Answer 3

Find what motivates your dog. Some dogs do anything for food. Some dogs do anything for Toys. Some do anything for a good petting. Some do anything for only one type of food, like cheese, or hotdog. Some only have interest in training for 5 minutes at a time, and others can go for an hour. Figure out what your dog is willing to work for, and then work with her in sessions that are no longer than she can tolerate. How to train your dog properly https://tr.im/nycqQ

Sign up for a dog obedience training class. It will not train your dog. It will give you training on how you can train your dog. Most people understand the idea of training, but there is a right and a wrong way to do it, and there is good and bad technique. Timing and consistency is very important, and it helps to have feedback of someone watching you who can help you improve your technique to get more efficient results with your dog.

However, she may be somewhat anxious around other dogs, sort of like the shy kid on the playground. She will benefit from continuing what you are doing as far as asking her to sit before entering, but there are more things along those lines that will help her to calmly go in and out of the dog park. She may also benefit from going in short bursts, or only when fewer dogs are present, or avoiding times when other dogs that make her nervous are present. Maybe she just plays loud - my brother's dog is this way - or maybe she is a dogpark bully - sorry it is possible. But more likely she is just a little anxious around new dogs and she wants to play but just doesn't quite know how to do that and still feel comfortable. Don't be surprised if your dog does not actually like the dog park, and maybe she would get more enjoyment and less stress out of simply going for a good walk somewhere else.

A wagging tail does not mean that your dog is happy or even comfortable with the situation. It means your dog is emotionally aroused. This could be a happy arousal, or it could be a nervous arousal, or it could be an aggressive arousal. Go youtube it, there are plenty of videos of 'vicious' dogs who are throwing a very aggressive fit of barking and snarling while their tail is wagging vigorously. Even police dogs who are not let off the leash to chase down a suspect can be lunging and barking and snarling, and their tails are still going.

Answer 4

NO.Police Dogs are highly trained, reliable, and work hard to serve their community. The dog's nose is thousands of times more sensitive than a human's and that sense of smell aids police in apprehending criminals, searching for drugs and bombs, even locating the source of arson. Dogs’ superior hearing, speed, and agility make them a top candidate for police work.
Police Dogs are trained to work in a variety of potentially dangerous situations. Training includes: obstacle courses to overcome physical and mental challenges on the job, obedience training, and specialized exercises designed to teach the dogs how to focus under heavy distractions like, gunfire, loud noises, and crowds. These dogs all have an instinctive drive to locate prey and the will to follow a scent on ground or in the air with determination.

Answer 5

That doesn't seem very likely.

Dogs have been trained since the beginning of time to sniff out game during hunting, and they're definitely not addicted to that.

They also find missing persons, escaped criminals, etc.

Answer 6

No, when they train the dogs they put very little resicue on the ball. The dog thinks that they are looking for their toys not drugs.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

NO. when they are trained for drug sniffing or bomb or whatever, They use the product when they train them and reward them when they find the items during training. So the animal is always looking for that item so they can get a reward.

Answer 9

Of course they are!!! I swear at least once a week I catch on of our K-9's with one of his legs tied off and a syringe in his teeth getting ready to shoot up. Heck last week I caught one of the german sheperds snorting a line of coke off our black labs balls in some kind of weird animal sex act, they were even listening to Skynnard

Answer 10

No, but I think they may be addicted to the treats they give them for sniffing out the drugs.