I don't understand what the fuss is about....??! its not sick! its not disgusting! The dogs are only doing what they naturally do anyway - sniff pee - its a territorial thing. For god sake, grow up people, there are countries where its still customary to drink your own urine - whats the problem with your dog sniffing a sample?!! What exactly do you think they're sniffing when they bury their heads in your crotch...??...they're sniffing for traces of urine on your trousers to identify their owner. Fact.

Get a grip!

I think the study is very positive - although I think the results of less than 50% accuracy is disappointing.

I was wondering whether or not anyone would post this . Well I agree; 41% is pretty damn average, and the test is certainly unsanitary. I must also say that I'm with Taw; bring on the leeches! Oh, some salt to remove them afterwards .

Correction, if the dogs were performing to average, the likelihood of proper detection only would have been 19%.

well said Esq.

No doubt the Dogs can small bladder cancer, the problem is whether or not the dog recognises it, and, more importantly, responds to it in a predictable manner

Well given the proper training dogs and other animals can do a verity of tasks. Dogs have performed sniffing tasks :ie. drug, explosives chemicals, for years now. So it would not surprize me.........

There are some amaizing animals......................AZAR