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This CIA dog got fired because she didn't want to sniff bombs
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Trainee CIA K9 bomb-sniffer Lulu had her career cut short after just a few weeks of training.
No amount of motivation could keep Lulu on-task.
Fortunately, her handler adopted her and she's now living her best life in the safety of a family home.
In a series of 'pupdates' tweeted from the CIA's official Twitter account, followers were informed that black labrador Lulu would not be continuing K9 training.
"Sometimes, even after testing, our pups make it clear being an explosive detection K9 isn't for them," the CIA said in the first of a Twitter thread.
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#CIAK9 Pupdate:
Sometimes, even after testing, our pups make it clear being an explosive detection K9 isn’t for themhttps://t.co/nPZl6YWNKb pic.twitter.com/07TXRCH7bp
Apparently, Lulu just didn't show the right amount of enthusiasm for bomb detection.
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We’re sad to announce that a few weeks into training, Lulu began to show signs that she wasn’t interested in detecting explosive odors. pic.twitter.com/c6lxHPfC09
Some pups might need a little extra motivation to keep them going — more playtime, a few extra treats...
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Sometimes a pup is bored & needs extra playtime, sometimes they need a little break, or it’s a minor medical condition like a food allergy. pic.twitter.com/pPaBPohhqB
Unfortunately for Lulu, no amount of extra attention was enough to keep her on task and, after just a few weeks, it became apparent to America's intelligence service that the bomb-sniffing life was not for her.
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Our trainers’ top concern is physical & mental well-being of K9s.
They made difficult decision & did what’s best for Lulu: stop her training pic.twitter.com/Ss9y9LpE9q
Lulu's fate was suddenly in limbo as her livelihood was pulled away from her. Fortunately, handlers are given the opportunity to adopt pups from the K9 programme — something that Lulu's handler took full advantage of.
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Lulu was adopted by her handler & now enjoys her days playing w his kids & a new friend, & sniffing out rabbits & squirrels in the backyard. pic.twitter.com/WOImM75P1D
Lulu was the smallest dog in her class of six all-female pups, according to the CIA website. The blog foreshadowed Lulu's early retirement, saying in her bio: "She's hyper and silly when she plays, but has an easygoing sweetness and is extremely sensitive to her surroundings."
Simply put, Lulu never seemed destined for a career in explosive reconnaissance.
Frankly, though, we're just glad Lulu is out of harm's way and she seems to be enjoying her new life with her handler's family.
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We’ll miss Lulu, but it was right decision for her & we wish her all the best in her new life!https://t.co/nPZl6YWNKb pic.twitter.com/Mbcr9C7wUY
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