New Delhi: Every time a bag that is not maintained will be abandoned at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) Delhi, 10-year-old Snoopy, a cocker spaniel, will be among the first dogs to go and ‘sniff’ bag, previously declared it clean for physical inspection , Part of the central industrial security dog ​​squad (CISF), which will accompany detection of bombs and disposal forces, Snoopy is among the best teams, often detecting explosives faster than others.
Over the past few weeks, his typical skin was lost at Delhi airport, with him and two of fellow dogs – Noddy and Pinboo, both Labrador Retrievers – now retired by CISF after 10 years.
CISF said the dogs, according to the protocol, will now be put for auction, where the offer is invited to the dog to be adopted and provided fresh houses.
However, in most cases, the dog was handed over to the handler, even though there were offers from civilians.
“The first priority is always a handler, because dogs develop ties that are closely with them and have been trained by them.
According to the Civil Security Bureau Guideline (BCAS), all pension sniffer dogs after 10 years of service and for all three, the term expires in June,” said A CISF official who works with dog troops.
To replace the three, a new team consisting of five dogs no more than a year will be appointed in the CISF airport team on Monday, after arriving after a six-month training from the dog training center in Ranchi.
This group consists of one cocker-spaniel and four Labradors.
“The dogs are inaugurated in strength when they are almost one year old.
The dogs are taken when they are four to six months old and then provide training for six months in Ranchi about how to detect explosives and how to sniff them quickly.
After being trained.
, dogs are sent to different dog squads throughout the country.
Snoopy came to us when he was almost a year and had become a faithful servant for more than 10 years now.
Noddy and Pintoo are as good as detecting signs of explosive devices, “said A CISF official at IGI Airport.
Among the biggest fans of Snoopy is the former Indian Cricket Captain Ms.
Dhoni, the CISF official said he would often come and meet dogs every time he flew through the airport.
“He is a dog lover and while he has strong affection towards every dog, he will come to meet and play with Snoopy every time he stops at the airport.
He is a bubbling dog and get along with almost everyone,” said CISF officials , Sniffer dogs are provided daily care sessions, 40 minutes training sessions to detect explosives and exercise every day, before being fed 300 grams of mutton at night.
During the day, they provided milk and Chapatis, said CISF.