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PHOTOS: Kids introduced to Airport Dogs

Airport explosive detector dogs are featuring on a brand new range of collectable cards.

The cards are being handed out at airports across the country where the dogs are working among travellers.

Aviation Security Group Operations Manager Karen Urwin said children aren't allowed to play with the dogs at airports.

However, they don't want them to be scared either as "we think it's important that children understand what's going on and why the dog is there."

"It just kind of involves them in the process but in a way that's not threatening, and in a way that doesn't distract the team from working."

Travellers will now be able to find out more about the quirky personality traits of the dogs.

Karen Urwin said her favourite dog card would have to be Sammie's.

"It actually says on her card that sometimes she embarrasses her handler by not sitting still when she's supposed to."

Each card has the name, a photo and a little bit about detector dogs working at airports across the country.

(Photos - Supplied)Â