WDDO is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization……a group of scent detection canine handlers and trainers with a goal.…to improve the field of canine scent detection. We are police officers, fire fighters, public and private investigators, pest control professionals, mold inspectors, search and rescue personnel and others. But one important thing we all have in common is we depend on canine scent detection as a part of our livelihood.

...is to improve the accuracy, dependability and performance of detector dog teams and to improve the legal defensibility of detector dog team performance. We will achieve these goals through quality training, education and focused evaluation of detector dog teams and trainers. It is further our mission to help member owners and handlers be the best in the industry. In addition, we are a resource center, bringing inspector K-9 teams together for the purpose of better networking and communication.

Be sure to read trainer Andy Jimenez's article on Detection Dog Handling and Training!

Coming in June 2008 – The State of Alabama Fire College in Tuscaloosa, AL, in will host a three day K9 seminar titled Advanced Explosives Detection Canine Handler. Instructors are Sgt. Rod Glover, Hoover Police Department and Chief David Latimer, Harpersville Police Department.

Participation is open to a limited number of teams to allow maximum participation by each attendee. To qualify for participation, teams must be associated with or directly employed by public service or military affiliated agencies. There is no charge for attendance.

The last time this seminar was conducted (at Hoover PD with no advertising or publicizing) the class filled within a few days – so don’t delay in getting registered. This seminar will present the rare opportunity for canine teams to work and train on hides consisting of hundreds of pounds of common explosives incorporated into simulated “real world” scenarios and exercises.

The WDDO (World Detector Dog Organization) Explosives Detection Canine Team certification test will be offered for those interested. For information contact Chief Latimer at 205 672-2490, M - F between 8a & 5p or alfirek9@aol.com or Alabama State Fire College.