Illegal Immigrant Detection Dogs

Admiration should be shown for those who seek outThese dogs must be both athletic and intelligent in
better lives for themselves and their families in a neworder to react quickly and efficiently in a number of
country. Unfortunately, not everyone is willing or abledifferent scenarios. Many people guilty of human
to go through the immigration process legally. Illegaltrafficking will attempt to hide illegal immigrants in
immigration is a serious and often dangerous problem.unexpected places in their vehicles or amongst
The simple act of attempting to cross nationalpackaged goods. Fortunately, the keen noses of
borders has accounted for numerous deaths byillegal immigrant detection dogs are able to precisely
drowning or heat exposure as people havelocate the scents of hidden human beings. For those
attempted to cross through remote areas wherethat attempt border crossings in more remote areas,
they are less likely to encounter border security.the athleticism of the dog becomes very important.
Illegal immigrants who make it into a country areIllegal immigrant detection dogs must be able to
often susceptible to exploitation in the form ofquickly traverse desert, forest and even water.
forced labor or prostitution. It is for reasons such asThe most common breeds of dog used for this
these that customs and border patrol units must bepurpose are German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois and
prepared to ensure the safety of both citizens andDutch Shepherds due to their intelligence, athleticism
illegal immigrants by preventing unlawful entry into theand their success in other working roles such as that
country.of a police dog or protection dog. Illegal immigrant
Of the numerous tactics employed by border patroldetection is just another way that these are
units, one of the best and most effective is the useincredible working breeds are being used to help keep
of specially trained illegal immigration detection dogs.our nations safe and secure.