are trained to discriminate scents of various types of microbial (mold) colonies
in a variety of structures, including attics and crawl spaces. If the dog finds mold, they
will alert the handler to the location.
help manage your exposure to mold through quicker and more
accurate detection. This detection method is great for schools, hotels,
commercial and government buildings and any area where extensive square
footage exists, thus providing a substantial savings.
receive 1000 hours of training and are proficient in their duties before
the handler arrives at the Florida Canine Academy. MoldDog and handler are then
trained together for a minimum of 40 hours. Quarterly testing and annual
recertification are required. At the end of the course, the Certified Master Trainer
verifies that each canine team is capable of discriminating scents of the mold and
issues certification.