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Mine detection dogs (MDD) can speed up the work of manual demining
by about 10 times. If a manual deminer can clear 100 sq. metres
per day, the addition of a MDD can increase the rate to 1,000 square
metres per day. The safety of our canine partners is our primary
concern. There has never been a Canadian-trained dog killed or injured
in the field.

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Canine Demine is a program that
facilitates the training of ordinary German Shepherd dogs
into extraordinary mine detection dogs. These incredible
canine demining partners are remarkably adept at identifying
the location of mines, without coming into direct contact
with them. They smell the explosive charge.
There has never been a Canadian-trained
dog killed or injured in the field.
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There have been a number
of different animals used for the detection of mines including rats
and bees. Yet while there have been advantages, nothing has yet
come close to the efficiency and effectiveness of dogs.
Mine
Detection Dogs save lives.
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