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Originally Posted by BrendanH
A couple times some of our guys have used OC on the dogs. While it has done a good job of getting rid of the dogs it also contaminated the rest of the team and none of them had their masks on. Needless to say the guys know not to do that anymore.
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Dogs really are amazing. I read a document when I was a LEO about how Police Work Dogs could perform usual activities in a house covered with OC dust (the handler had to wear a gas mask). There was little reaction other than the occasional tearing and red eyes.
Perhaps a direct spray has a little stronger effect, but apparently it's not the best method of deterring a dog.
Check out this link:
http://www.nrps.com/canine/article3.asp
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Studies and testing have shown that Police Dogs can overcome the spray to make apprehensions and locate suspects in that environment. Additionally, they have even proven to be successful in doing more sensitive nose work, such as narcotics and explosives detection in and after "OC" exposure.
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I'd hate to get OC all over me and still get bit. Makes an already bad day so much worse.