Termite Detection Dogs

Termite detection dog training and supply is another service provided by K9 Centre.com. We have developed a realistic training approach for dogs and handlers that utilises standard inspection practices along with thorough and proven dog training techniques to develop a canine that is accurate and consistent in the detection of the presence of live termites.

Due to the termite dogs keen sense of smell, a properly trained termite dog can detect termites behind walls making them closer to 95 to 97% accurate

Research from the Entomology Dept of University of Florida* has shown that properly trained termite dog teams are at least three times more accurate than human inspectors. Even the best termite inspector can't see through walls. But a termite detection dog doesn't need to, he can smell live termites through the wall and detect live termites before they have time to do so much damage to a structure that it can be visually detected by a human. Termite Dogs don’t need to see termites; they can smell them, through drywall, concrete, paneling and all other building materials. It has been proven by team after team that a termite dog is the best termite finding and business building tool on the market for the Pest Control Industry.
*Journal of Economic Entomology – 96(4):1259-1266(2003)

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What type of dogs are trained?

If you would like your dog trained as a Termite Detection Dog it must display a natural ability to hunt things out and or have a over the top passion for food or a toy. We conduct our testing but the initial phone consultation with you which provides us with enough information to make a decision on whether to proceed with a one on one assessment of your dog

Your dog should be;

• Outgoing, sociable
• Love to play with toys or a strong drive for food
• Display a natural ability to want to find things, without coaxing from the owner.
• Fit and healthy and of a suitable age. (This varies from dog to dog)
• From a breed that is conducive in work ie: conducting searches in a home without disruption. E.g.: Beagle, Cocker Spaniel, Jack Russell or equivalent cross breed.

This is a very brief outline and are only too happy to discuss it further with you.

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Have your dog trained or purchase one of ours...

If you would like to know more about purchasing a termite detection dog or having your own dog trained to detect termites please contact us via E-mail at info@k9centre.com.

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