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.

WDDO ANNUAL CONFERENCE SET FOR JANUARY Posted by Admin (2008/8/13) Dates for the 2009 WDDO conference are January 19 through January 21. The conference will be held at FSI K9 Academy, 262 Kennel Drive, Vincent, AL 35178. Phone (205) 966-8739. You must be either a regular member or an associate member of WDDO and be in good standing to attend this conference. Please pre-register for the conference by emailing your information to alfirek9@aol.com. Pre-registration will allow us to negotiate a favorable room rate with local motels. WDDO certified Master Trainers will conduct problem solving and remedial training work shops during the conference. Certification testing will be available for all disciplines recognized by WDDO. For scheduling purposes and to ensure that the appropriate equipment is on hand – pre-registration is required for participation in certification testing. WDDO recognized scent detection canine disciplines include:    Narcotics Detection    Explosives Detection    Accelerant Detection    Termite Detection    Mold Detection    Bed Bug Detection    Tracking /Trailing    Patrol For details on tests see the certification page on www.wddo.org. Trainers will address training, deployment and problem solving issues in the above disciplines in hands on work shop sessions. This conference offers an opportunity for national networking between public and private dog handlers from around the country. It will also offer handlers access to assistance from some of the top scent detection canine trainers in the US. If you have a scent dog, we welcome you to become a part of the most progressive and open canine organization in America. If you need help with lodging or other arrangements, contact David Latimer @ (205) 966-8739. We highly recommend the nearby Blue Spring Manor Inn for your stay - make your reservations early to enjoy their special Conference discount!

[2008/8/13] New Article! Be sure to read trainer Andy Jimenez's article on Detection Dog Handling and Training!