Petty Officer 2nd Class James Grant, maritime enforcement specialist and dog handler assigned to Maritime Safety and Security Team 91101 in Seattle, and his partner Sonya, a Belgian Malinois explosives detection canine, break from the heat while participating in a Raven’s Challenge training exercise in Elma, Wash., June 25, 2015. Care has to be taken when using working dogs in hot weather, as various conditions can negatively impact their health and detection abilities. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Norcross)
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