Here’s What Happens When A CIA K9 Doesn’t Want To Sniff Bombs Anymore

They have a saying in the CIA’s bomb squad.

But whatever it is, Lulu isn’t interested.

The labrador retriever was dismissed from the CIA’s bomb-sniffing school a few weeks into the program after handlers began to wonder if she was really up for the task, ABC reports.

They had high hopes for her, but Lulu has other career plans.

“We are sad to announce that Lulu has been dropped from the program,” a CIA press release read.

“Sometimes, even after testing, our pups make it clear being an explosive detection K9 isn’t for them,” the CIA Tweeted.

“There are a million reasons why a dog has a bad day & our trainers must become doggy psychologists to figure out what will help pups,” the Tweets continued. “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.”

Even after weeks of working with some dogs, trainers have to face the fact that some dogs just aren’t interested in the job. Lulu was one of those dogs.

As the trainers’ highest concern is the physical and mental welfare of the animals, the decision was made to cut Lulu out of the program and discontinue training.

But she’s not just being left out on the street.

“When a pup is removed or retires from our K9 program, the handler & their family is given the chance to adopt them & many do,” the CIA tweeted.

“We’ll miss Lulu, but it was the right decision for her & we wish her all the best in her new life!” the agency wrote.

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