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Are K9s given narcotics to make them search for drugs?

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Are K9s given narcotics to make them search for drugs?

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This is a common misconception. The K9 is trained to associate his favorite toy with the odor of the drug through a process of retrieving and play. Once the dog associates the odor with his toy he will scratch and bark at the source of the odor. Once he does, he is rewarded with his toy.