MWDs take a ‘bite’ out of training

Cyndy, military working dog, guards Staff Sgt. Stephen Nores, 5th Security Forces Squadron MWD trainer, during training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2017. During the training, the MWD walks the simulated assailant to a police vehicle in case they attempt to run away. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristoffer Kaubisch)

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MWDs take a ‘bite’ out of training

Senior Airman Dakota Willis, 5th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, removes the leash for Cyndy, MWD, at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2017. Handlers spent time bonding and building trust with their dogs to create a cohesive team in order to be ready for real world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristoffer Kaubisch)

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MWDs take a ‘bite’ out of training

Senior Airman Dakota Willis, 5th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, holds Cyndy, MWD, back as she prepares to apprehend another MWD handler in a bite suit at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2017. Trainers wear bite suits to help realistically train MWDs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristoffer Kaubisch)

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MWDs take a ‘bite’ out of training

Cyndy, military working dog, bites the sleeve of a bite suit during training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2017. The bite suit is worn by handlers to help realistically train MWDs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristoffer Kaubisch)

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MWDs take a ‘bite’ out of training

Deny, military working dog, awaits orders during training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2017. Handlers spend time bonding and building trust with their dogs to create a cohesive team in order to be ready for real world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristoffer Kaubisch)

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MWDs take a ‘bite’ out of training

Senior Airman Amanda Puryear, 5th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, holds Deny, MWD, as he prepares to apprehend another handler in a bite suit at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2017. The bite suit is worn by handlers to help realistically train MWDs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristoffer Kaubisch)

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MWDs take a ‘bite’ out of training

Senior Airman Amanda Puryear, 5th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and Deny, MWD, guard a simulated assailant during training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2017. MWDs are trained to maintain security for military bases and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristoffer Kaubisch)

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MWDs take a ‘bite’ out of training

Senior Airman Amanda Puryear, 5th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, instructs Deny, MWD, to stay during obedience training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2017. MWDs are trained to maintain security for military bases and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristoffer Kaubisch)

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MWDs take a ‘bite’ out of training

Published March 9, 2017
By Senior Airman Kristoffer Kaubisch
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Military working dog handlers use specially trained dogs to maintain the security for military bases and personnel. Handlers work with the MWDs on a daily basis, training and instructing the dogs to find various items. Training is important to build a strong cohesive bond between the handler and dog in order to be ready for real world situations. (U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Kristoffer Kaubisch)