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Pre-Scenting Canines

A type of canine that smells a sample target odor pad (scent article) prior to deployment. The canine's objective is to match the pre-scented pad to the target scent. This is commonly used in tracking/trailing and/or scent discrimination line ups.

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ANSI/Academy Standards Board (ASB), Crime Scene/Death Investigation - Dogs and Sensors - Terms and Definitions. AAFS Academy Standards Board (ASB), 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, 2017. Source link(link is external)