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Detection dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A detection dog is a dog that is trained to and works at using his senses (almost always the sense of smell) to detect unusual substances such as explosives or narcotics. Hunting dogs that search for game and search dogs that search for missing humans are generally not considered detection dogs. There is some overlap in cases like cadaver dogs that detect human remains. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Detection_dog   (142 words)

Explosive Detection Dog Training. Bomb Sniffing Service Dog First the dog needs to learn to identify the basic component of the most common explosives, then with plastics and finally those that are used and made in houses because of the large amount of components that are used to make them. Continually training the dog to detect explosives, their excellent olfactory memory and ability to detect small quantities because of the smell, enables the dog to detect both weapons and explosives. Dogs that are used and trained as detectors of drugs and explosives must have an adequate resting place and they must be protected at all times. www.seefido.com /html/explosive_detection_dog.htm   (340 words)

Detection dog: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14) The dog is a canine carnivorecarnivorous mammal that has been domesticated for at least 14,000 years and perhaps for as long as 150,000 years based on recent... Olfaction, the sense of odorsmell, is the detection of chemicals dissolved in air (or, by animals that breathe water, in water).... A hunting dog refers to any dog who assists humans in hunting, or whose breed was originally developed to do so.... www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/de/detection_dog.htm   (299 words)

SMO:Bomb Detection 07/03   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14) Dogs and their handlers may be caught unaware and injured by these devices or materials because canines cannot detect them. Similarly, a dog that is trained on smokeless powder "A" should, but may not, alert on smokeless powder "B." The more variation in exposure to compounds that the team has in training, the more probable it is that a dog will recognize the family of substances during a real emergency. For instance, a dog working for a certain government agency may spend more training time on slow, methodical searches for the small amounts of explosives typically found at crime scenes rather than on short and fast searches that are required for explosive-laden delivery vehicle screening. www.securitymanagement.com /library/001461.html   (2489 words)

drugdog Although drug detection dogs are frequently used at airports, bus terminals and train stations, in Utah most drug detection dogs are assigned to patrol duty. Once the drug detection dog has sniffed the target vehicle and has alerted to the presence of the odor of narcotics, you must consider whether a warrant is required to search the vehicle. Some take the drug detection dog through the hallways as a reminder to the students that school is not appropriate place to do drugs. www.policek9.com /html/drugdog.html   (3708 words)

Drug Detection Dog The pro-active dog does not confront the public and is therefore permitted a natural indication. Drug detection dogs have a high commercial value being employed in the front line in the war against drugs. The taller gun dog breeds are used because the dog requires sufficient height to be able to scent drugs on the upper body. www.chilport.co.uk /drug_detection.htm   (156 words)

The Marshall Legacy Institute Carefully selected dogs are trained to sniff the odor of explosives and alert their handlers as to the precise location of landmines. Upon sniffing the explosive odor, the dog alerts its handler as to the location of the explosive by sitting down short of the source of the smell. Neither dogs nor their handlers are allowed in actual minefield conditions until training is complete and standards are met. www.marshall-legacy.org /k9_demining_corps/mine_detection_teams.html   (395 words)

Elite Detection Dawgs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14) Brandy, at this time is Georgia's only certified mold detection dog, and 1 of 45 Certified Mold Dogs™ in the nation. Brandy the mold dog™ was the 10th mold dog™ in the nation. Detection dogs have been effectively used in Europe for nearly 20 years to detect mold, and have been used extensively in the U.S. for crime fighting for over 100 years, detecting drugs, explosives and more. www.elitedetectiondawgs.com   (664 words)

Bomb dog sales bomb detection services We have become experts in explosive detection and explosive detection dog training, and our explosive team is prepared to cover any type of national or international venue. Bomb sniffing dogs and canine detection teams are of vital importance in today's security measures, and we are the number one supplier of certified bomb dogs. Specially trained in threat assessment, hand searches, bomb dog search patterns, and bio and chemical concerns, our bomb dog detection teams have undergone hundreds of hours of instruction and simulation to prepare for all types of terrorist threats and explosive device searches. www.bombdogdetection.com   (430 words)

About Us-Mold Detection Dog-1-800-Mold-Dog Research suggests that dogs are simply not affected by various particulate matter in the same way that humans are affected because of their unique purging ability. Additionally, thousands of arson dogs in the U.S. and elsewhere are constantly exposed to significant amounts of toxic fumes and no adverse health effects have been documented in more than 15 years of their use. Upon completion of the initial training period, the dog is certified to detect and pinpoint at least eighteen different kinds of the most common toxic molds. mold-dog.com /about_us_detail.htm   (665 words)

Mold Detection Dog Dogs have the ability to determine if mold exists within a structure, thus decreasing the costs of location and remediation. The fact that dogs can find specific things by smell is proven, but how well they do it is less known. The use of mold detection dogs may help to decrease the expense of mold detection, once again proving that dog is man's best friend. www.cvm.tamu.edu /news/releases/2003/mold_detection_dog.shtml   (547 words)

Hooch - army detection dog with a nose for danger DETECTION dog Hooch and Lance Corporal Andy Sinclair of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps complete their intensive training course in the United Kingdom before being deployed to Kosovo in support of the United Nations force. Primarily used for training dogs in protection and search roles, the unit is also the centre for horses used by London ceremonial units and also provides expertise and support for other UK agencies and commonwealth forces. The dog is taught to associate achievement with verbal praise and his goal is to please his master as they go into action together. www.k9magazinefree.com /cgi-bin/preview.pl?p=iss3p3   (456 words)

Dog training for detection and protection dogs at K9 Centre com, Australia This is the only odour that a dog needs to be proficient in detecting every military, commercial and home built explosive in the world. We have dogs that is safe for all situations and will detect from small to large quantities of a wide range of illegal narcotics. These courses are designed for detection and protection handlers and their dogs. www.k9centre.com   (503 words)

Termite Detection Dog   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14) With 200 million olfactory cells in the nose, a detection dog can sniff out the precise location of termites. A detection dog is also able to smell gases emitted by termites during digestion. This means earlier detection, prompt and accurate treatment, and ultimately less damage to existing structure. www.accuratetermite.com /dog.htm   (121 words)

Bomb Detection dogs - Explosive - Narcotic Detector Dogs Each and every dog gets their daily workouts, then the dogs are given free play and exercise. We breed only working dogs which are bred for their working ability, strength, courage, good temperament, balanced drives, soundness and intelligence. Police dogs trained as bomb detector dogs and explosive detector dogs to detect explosives as part of counter terrorism k-9 unit. www.detectordog.com   (195 words)

How We Started Our Accelerant Detection Dogs We had this dog for a house pet at first and she was fine, but get her to a scene or around other people and she was very timid. In "Gypsy"s case she was one of the dogs that would alert to the presence of a styrene. Last year was "Gypsy"s second year at the County Fair as an Accelerant Detection dog and we were sitting in the Fire Investigation Vechile and as people would look in at "Gypsy" and she would love to be petted by the children. www.angelfire.com /ny3/arsonk9/arson.html   (3143 words)

Detection Dog The dog is sat in the middle, and the first man is looking quizzically at the dog when the second man explains that they work for the airline. The dog jumps down, walks along the aisle and sits next to a woman for a few seconds, it then returns to its seat and puts one paw on the handler's arm. The dog sniffs about, sits down beside a man for a few seconds, returns to its seat and places both paws on the handler's arm. www.geocities.com /Heartland/Acres/9377/detectiondog.html   (316 words)

DSS Bomb Dogs, your explosive detection detector bomb sniffing dog canine K-9 service for bomb dog searches, bomb dogs ... DSS Bomb Dogs is a specialized security support organization, unmatched in it's level of training and field expertise for handling bomb contingencies and high threat security operations. One of the few explosive detection dog companies operating before September 11th, DSS is comprised of former members of the US Armed Forces, law enforcement officers and their well trained canines (commonly known as bomb dogs or bomb sniffing dogs). Our Explosive Detection Dog teams are trained and certified to Department of Defense standards to locate explosives, and chemical compounds used to build explosive devices. www.dssbombdogs.com   (283 words)

ALBERTA DETECTION DOGS LTD Odd is certified as an expert dog handler both in Canada and in the United States and is qualified as an expert in both Provincial and Queens Bench Court. Mike has worked detection dogs for five years and assisted in the training of detection and general service dogs for eight years with the Edmonton Police Service. All dogs are certified and re-certification is done on a yearly basis. www3.telus.net /altadogs   (229 words)

Police dog trainers police k9 training bomb dogs sales Work Dogs International is known worldwide for raising and training canine security assets of the highest quality as well as providing stand-alone instruction for all forms of police dog training as well as bomb dog training. Whether your concerns are for a home protection dog or executive protection, Work Dogs International consults with the same due diligence that has garnered it honors, domestic and international, for K9 bomb detection training and bomb dog training, narcotic detection training and training the SAR dog or search dog. Beltz and the WDI team are known for diagnosing and solving problems with the personal protection dog, the bomb sniffing dog, bomb dog training, the drug sniffing dog and - because of Beltz's distinguished "jacket" in the security community - the military dog. www.policedogtrainers.com   (380 words)

25 years of experience and training K9 search & rescue - detection dog seminars With 25 years experience in the area of working dogs I feel I have knowledge and experience to help and teach others to be better k9 handlers/trainers. Teaching the dog to only go tothe source of the scent is a primary emphasis when training a detection dog. Recognizing your dog's behavior and his change in attitude is one of the most overlooked facets in the training process. www.vomfieldcrestshepherds.com /detection_dog_seminars.htm   (657 words)

Bill Whitstine - Mold Dog - Mold Detection, Inspection and Remediation - Florida Canine Academy Bill Whitstine’s mold detection dogs pinpoint sources of mold which leads to lower remediation costs. Traditional mold detection methods can be costly and drag on for weeks. Dogs can be trained to search for microbial odor and to detect the source. mold-dog.com   (261 words)

Bomb detection dogs, bomb dog training, bomb explosives detection In the labyrinth of modern explosives detection, Work Dogs International is peerless in the field of bomb detection dogs, bomb dog training and teaching the bomb dog trainer. For the security team faced with bomb detection, the "bomb sniffing dog" is often the crucial field asset for mission success and survival. WDI's 600 hour Explosive Detection Dog Handler's Course prepares the student for all scenarios in the often chaotic contemporary scene. www.policedogtrainers.com /bomb-detection-dogs.htm   (199 words)

Mine detection dog donors visit Armenia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14) He spoke of the horrible impact of landmines on his country, and how the dog teams were helping to accelerate the pace of demining operations. It was impressive to see the deminers and lifesaving dogs at work, and heartwarming to note how quickly the villagers are returning cleared land to productive use. Through its Mine Detection Dog Partnership Program, the Marshall Legacy Institute leads a national campaign to increase the number of mine dogs worldwide by combining private tax-deductible contributions with government funding to build sustainable demining programs in severely affected states. www.coafkids.org /news/pr031029.php   (439 words)

HB 655 - Accelerant detection dog; penalty for destroying or injuring HB 655 - Accelerant detection dog; penalty for destroying or injuring (6) 'Patrol dog' means a dog trained to protect a 2- 4 peace officer and to apprehend or hold without excessive 2- 5 force a person in violation of the criminal statutes of 2- 6 this state. (7) 'Police dog' means a bomb detection dog, a 2- 8 firearms detection dog, a narcotic detection dog, a 2- 9 patrol dog, an accelerant detection dog, or a tracking 2-10 dog used by a law enforcement agency. www.legis.state.ga.us /legis/1995_96/leg/fulltext/hb655.htm   (275 words)

New Page 1 These qualifications, coupled with a natural flair for working with dogs, make her services invaluable in integrating a private protection cum companion dog into a family unit. At dog training level, John is one of only a handful of A-level DH5 accredited instructors in South Africa, and is also a qualified Assessor and Moderator. John is in constant demand by governments internationally to act as Project Manager for the establishing of specialised dog training and operational centres for a variety of applications. www.braveheart.co.za   (925 words)

Dog Training and Dog Obedience news and current opinions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14) The goal of dog training is to build a bond between pet and family and to enjoy the process. It requires patience, a collar, a leash, a sense of humor, patience, and an understanding of dog behavior. QUEENSLAND police have trained their first dogs to help in the search for hum... www.askdogtraining.com   (309 words)

Sponsor a Mine-Detection Dog Friday 14 March 2003 one of the mine detection dogs in the NPA mine action programme in Croatia was taken to the veterinary in Zadar after showing signs of illness. Mine detection dogs are trained to identify the various types of explosives found in mines. Some of the costs involved in training and maintaining a dog include purchasing the dog, the dog handler's salary, veterinarian bills, dog equipment, kennels, kennel staff, transportation and training. www.sponsor-a-minedog.org   (447 words)

Drug Dogs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14) This is a nonprofit organization formed in order to educate both the public and law enforcement about dogs. "The Pacific Northwest Police Detection Dog Association is an organization dedicated towards enhancing the professionalism and training of detection dog handlers throughout the Pacific Northwest. This is an excellent webpage for anyone who has a narcotic dog or is interested in getting one. www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu /CCAB/drug.html   (377 words)

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