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Avery

Boston Field Division K9 Avery poses in front of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Specialty
Explosives Detection/Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 (S.E.E.K.)
Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Yellow
Sex
Female
Weight
60 pounds
Birthdate
Training
ATF National Canine Training Center, Front Royal, VA
Handler
Special Agent Canine Handler Brian Oppedisano
Location
Boston Field Division

Avery is a Certified Explosives Detection Canine and is trained as a Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Avery’s job is to assist special agents, state, local and other federal law enforcement agencies to detect and locate explosives, firearms and shell casings. Avery was raised by the Guide Dog Foundation. When not working, Avery enjoys playing with her canine brothers and sister chickens. Avery loves to swim in her pool and take long hikes in the woods.

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

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