Sniff Dogs

shack

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As a 50 year pot/hash smoker and in the last 2 years vaping oils or rosin, I recently got into edibles.

A question came to this curious mind. We've all seen the sniff dogs checking out luggage in the airport or at borders etc. I imagine that they are trained specifically to sniff out very particular things such as pot or hash or coke or heroin or bombs.

So I was wondering if there was some THC aroma emanating from an edible, like a gummie or chocolate, that the dog could smell and that the dog could differentiate between regular or laced chocolate or regular gummie candies vs. ones with THC. I don't think that I'd have the guts to try it but would it be safer taking edibles across the border instead of hash or pot (strictly in terms of sniff dogs)?

I imagine nobody here would know 100% unless you are on border patrol/customs or dog training, but I thought it might be interesting to speculate on.
 
Many years ago I used to have sex with a pot head. Now I'm beginning to understand why airport dogs always wanted to sniff my genitals.
 
I wouldn’t bother. Just buy some when you get where you’re going. If you can’t buy any, it’s probably because you’re in a country that has super strict drug laws and you probably don’t want to get caught with that stuff there anyway. Taking your own just seems like a huge risk for very little potential upside. I mean, worst case scenario, you go without smoking for a week or so. No big deal.
 
You don't only have to worry about the dogs. Border agents can swab your belongings and test for drug residue. If you watch the TV show Border Security you will see how sensitive their machines are.
 
I wouldn’t bother. Just buy some when you get where you’re going. If you can’t buy any, it’s probably because you’re in a country that has super strict drug laws and you probably don’t want to get caught with that stuff there anyway. Taking your own just seems like a huge risk for very little potential upside. I mean, worst case scenario, you go without smoking for a week or so. No big deal.
Did you read my post? I already said that I doubt I'd do it.

I am just curious if the dogs can sniff it.
 
You don't only have to worry about the dogs. Border agents can swab your belongings and test for drug residue. If you watch the TV show Border Security you will see how sensitive their machines are.

Does anybody understand English? I didn't ask about risks or guards or machines. I specifically asked if the dogs can sniff the THC in edibles like gummies. Very simple question.
 
You were asking our opinions. If all you wanted to know was if dogs can smell THC, you could’ve just googled it. No need to be a dick about it.
 
When I chew up a gummie, I am able to taste , and smell a pot like flavour and odour . My wife can even smell it on my breath . I suspect a trained dog’s sense of smell is better than my wife’s. On another note , I usually shower at the end of an incall. But it never fails that after doing so, I get home , and our standard poodle goes right for my crotch and starts sniffing my balls
 
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Anecdotal evidence.

Shack,

Not only can dogs sniff out THC from edibles, they can also sniff it from your sweat. Have you ever passed middle eastern people that have the strong smell of cumin emanating from their pores? Dogs have an amazing sense of smell, trained dogs have an acute sense of smell. If they nab you, let me know where to send the case of ramen noodles.
 
On another note , I usually shower at the end of an incall. But it never fails that after doing so, I get home , and our standard poodle goes right for my crotch and starts sniffing my balls

Now that's funny.

Does the dog give you a knowing look too?