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Hello everyone! My name is Kurt, and I work as an Explosive Detection Dog here in Washington, D.C. at FBI Headquarters! My daddy was a Golden Retriever and my mom was a black Labrador. I guess I take after my mom in color but I have a long coat like my daddy!

I was originally trained to be a Seeing Eye Dog, but I showed that I have a knack for detecting explosives. I spent several weeks at the Canine Training Center in Front Royal, Virginia, before I met my human partner, Joel. Joel and I spent almost ten weeks together learning how to work as a team. We continue to work and train every day and we are always together. We work together to find bombs, explosives, guns, and ammunition that are hidden and could hurt people. Whenever I sense an explosive odor I show Joel where it is, and then I am given a special dog treat! I like working hard and helping to keep our country safe!

I do not work all the time though. I get to have fun and play with my other dog friends who work at the same building I do. I like to chase after tennis balls, Kongs, and anything else that bounces. My favorite activities are swimming and visiting my “brother dogs” Wally and Dustin—they are Labradors too. Joel’s wife, Ashley, spoils me, and we play fetch outside with my soccer ball. My best dog buddies, Chloe and Isabel, like to visit me and we have fun together running around the yard.

Sometimes I get to do demonstrations for people so they can watch me in action. I like to meet new people, especially kids, so if you are ever in Washington, D.C. and you come by FBI Headquarters, be sure to look out for me or the other Explosive Detection Dogs and say hello! I would love to meet you!

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