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A Black Labrador In An Orange Work Vest Stands On Hind Legs, Sniffing The Nose Of A Small Propeller Plane On A Wet Tarmac — “Auburn Dogs” are specially developed canines that help detect potential threats in public spaces. (Auburn University)

From busy airports to congested stadiums, public safety is often in the hands—or should I say paws—of elite, four-legged detectives that got their start at Auburn University. Known as the Auburn University Dog™, these highly-trained canines are sought after for their sense of smell, mental focus and physical fitness, and used to reinforce safety in public spaces across the globe.

To learn more about these impressive pups, we met with Dr. Paul Waggoner, the Director of Canine Performance Sciences at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

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