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4 Facts About Scent Detection Dogs

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Scent detection dogs play an important role in law enforcement, security, and specialized search operations. From narcotics and explosives detection to cadaver and electronic storage device detection, these highly trained dogs are relied upon to locate target odors that humans simply cannot detect on their own. For students interested in becoming professional dog trainers, understanding… Read more »

Five Scenarios for Scent Detection Dogs

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A strong and developed sense of scent allows dogs to lead their handlers to the locations of different types of items. Regardless of location or distance, a canine handler needs to be able to work with their four-legged partner to find a difficult-to-find item or person. But what kind of situations should you prepare for… Read more »

Training Odor Detection with Dogs

Conifer Canine’s Dog Trainer College

It is that time of year again. The leaves are changing, the nights are longer, and the smell of fall is truly in the air. It is these scents that make life worth living. But having the ability to smell our surroundings isn’t only a benefit to us, it is a benefit to dogs as… Read more »

Get on the Trail of Scent Detection Dog Training

With their fantastic sense of smell, dogs can be valuable tools for law enforcement in sniffing out illegal substances, bodies, missing persons and even explosives. Plus, they make pretty great partners for the men and women of the force, too! These dogs, like officers, are only as good as the people who train them. Without… Read more »