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indicate by freezing. The team explained that the dogs can find contraband hidden in ceilings, floors, behind false walls, in machinery – nothing gets past them. Searching cargo Wagtail is the UK’s leading provider of Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs). FREDDs are specifically trained to screen air cargo for the presence of explosives. Strictly licensed and regulated by CAA and DfT, FREDDs are very quick, accurate and effective and they offer a ‘real time’ screening solution and an effective alternative to X-rays. FREDDs are less intrusive than other methods and screening turnaround times can be significantly reduced, saving time and money. Predominantly Wagtail uses the ‘floppy ear’ breeds like spaniels, labradors and gun dogs. Specifically, in the world of international movements, they screen people and search vehicles and cargo. Trained dogs are used to detect all sorts of contraband: cash, drugs,
search and rescue operations; Wagtail recently supported the earthquake recovery in Turkey and Syria and was involved in security around the coronation. Some of the YFN members had the pleasure of trying to work with the dogs to undertake searches – and discovered it is not quite as easy as the handlers make it look. It was a privilege to see how the dog and handler work together as a team and witness some of the training these clever dogs undergo, in their harness, which indicates to the dog that it is working. Networking Afterwards, the YFN members enjoyed an informal networking session over lunch and planning future YFN events in the North West. BIFA and the YFN committee members would like to express their thanks to Wagtail for the fascinating and informative tour. The next North West YFN event is a BBQ on 26 July with guest speaker, and ex-YFN member, Ryan Wilkes from K+N Melbourne.
explosives, firearms, weapons, plants, tobacco and ivory. As Kevin explained, Wagtail also does brilliant conservation work in terms of supporting ecologists with surveys searching for birds, bats and great crested newts. Dogs are also used in urban
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