TV series shows biosecurity detector dog teams at work

“Dog Squad” is a New Zealand TV show featuring the work of detector dog teams in tracking down biosecurity risks at the border. The program also looks at other organisations using dogs in their work including Corrections, Police, Aviation Security, Customs and Search and Rescue.

In describing the program TV One states:

“While examining the relationship between these loyal canines and their handlers, we get an intimate insight of how they mutually perform their jobs. We explore the bond each duo have together and watch each dog's unique style of operating. The fruits of these trusty canines hard work and the results of the hours and hours of training they've undergone, are when we see them sniff out drugs, track down criminals, locate animal or vegetable matter that could have devastating effect on New Zealand's wildlife and growing industries, all for the reward of some encouraging positive words from their handlers, and maybe a rolled up Tee-towel or toy to play with.”

More information is available at: http://tvnz.co.nz/dog-squad/show-3326205