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    1. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 13 Sep 2017

      The Recruit(s): Learning the Basics #CIAK9 http://bit.ly/2wpIg5n pic.twitter.com/1hlhmmCvow

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    2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 13 Sep 2017

      None of the six K9s in CIA’s fall class – Suni, Heide, Freya, Lulu, Nicole, & Indigo – have previous explosive detection training.pic.twitter.com/HYUGl1xWwv

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    3. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 13 Sep 2017

      Our #CIAK9 instructors’ days start at sun rise as they prep our training center. They do 3 lessons a day, 7 days a week, even on holidays.pic.twitter.com/2AhIxSGgDQ

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    4. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 13 Sep 2017

      Our #K9 training program lasts a total of 16 weeks. The first 6 weeks pups are focused on imprint training at our training center.pic.twitter.com/qvOMjCNUe1

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    5. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 13 Sep 2017

      Directly following those 6 weeks, the dogs will be paired w handlers & the new teams will undergo another 10 weeks of advanced training.pic.twitter.com/tRyQYjSty0

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    6. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 13 Sep 2017

      The first few days are spent teaching pups the concept of sniffing on command. A small round tin with holes in top is filled with a scent.pic.twitter.com/1ExQyBm1S3

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    7. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 13 Sep 2017

      Trainer presents tin to pup who sniffs it Trainer then erupts into squeals of delight, jumps around & tells them they are a h*ckin' good dogpic.twitter.com/ZpHcFqRpjy

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    8. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 13 Sep 2017

      Pup gets some kibbles of dog food & lots of pats, rubs, & maybe even a game of tug-of-war… whatever she loves & gets excited about.pic.twitter.com/weXbvgckh3

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    9. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 13 Sep 2017

      Process is repeated 35-45 times in row If pup gets distracted or disinterested, trainer must find a way to get dog excited to keep sniffingpic.twitter.com/iSMlGMyAus

      24 replies 265 retweets 1,966 likes
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    10. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 13 Sep 2017

      Pups figure out within minutes that if they show interest in the little metal can trainer is holding, they’ll receive a kibble of food.pic.twitter.com/jJwuux4hTs

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      CIA‏Verified account @CIA 13 Sep 2017

      In less than 6 weeks, the pups will be able to successfully detect more than 20,000 different explosive mixtures.pic.twitter.com/46QNAoaFLz

      3:00 PM - 13 Sep 2017
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        2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 13 Sep 2017

          At the end of every training day, the pups get a special treat: A huge dog cookie! Nicole excitedly bounds after hers.pic.twitter.com/vS0LNyOqtg

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        3. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 13 Sep 2017

          If you have missed any “tails” in our #CIAK9 series, you can catch up here: http://bit.ly/2wJQuJg pic.twitter.com/GyVLblEKiQ

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        1. Trilochana‏ @Trilochana888 13 Sep 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          I saw this training 1st hand. The trainer even threw very far 1p coins in the grass & at night in three directions. Dog fetched all three

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        1. Ruby D‏ @Adeann4 14 Sep 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          They're the best!

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        2. Ejoka  🇺🇸 🇰🇪 🇪🇹#TheResistance 👊 🦅 🐺 💥 ⚔️ 🌊‏ @habari_22 14 Sep 2017
          Replying to @CIA @Lawlor224

          I hope the intense training is not cruel like u c so often see when animals r used by ppl.

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        3. Kim Lawlor‏ @Lawlor224 14 Sep 2017
          Replying to @habari_22 @CIA

          I think that reputable trainers of dogs recognise that the best results, resonate from kindness and respect. 💚🐶💚

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        1. FirstDownDonte‏ @Firstdowndonte 13 Sep 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Wow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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        1. Eliot‏ @EliotnMe 14 Sep 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Considering the amazing ability of dogs, it's a shame so many dogs are euthanized due to overpopulation in shelters. #adoptashelterpet

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        1. Mike Werkowski  💎‏ @MikeWerk 13 Sep 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          They cheat you know....

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        1. Will Kipper‏ @WKmj30 14 Sep 2017
          Replying to @wde_always @CIA

          This is funny, but u can do it; it really is not that hard, u just have to be patient & do the lesson(s) everyday for 15 min. & reward ur 🐶

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        1. John Collins‏ @VStrom_John 23 Sep 2017
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          No one needs a dog to detect explosive diarrhea though 💩

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        1. Jeremy‏ @andy_and_april 19 Sep 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Can I drop off my 3 dogs for training? Haha! Can you just teach them not to jump on people? That would be great.

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        1. Dominic Chan‏ @domchanec 19 Sep 2017
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          U NEED TO BE SHARP TO SNIFF OUT THAT MANY MIRRORS & LOKO BOMBS!

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        1. RealPCDonaldTrump  🔑‏ @RealPCDonaldT 16 Sep 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Do they help with the torture too

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