About Us

A note from the President

Welcome to the official site of the WDDO. We are a not-for-profit 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.

The organization is open to all canine disciplines as it relates to detection, regardless of the trainer. We are a resource center, brining canine teams together for the purpose of better networking and communication. I invite you to learn more about our incredible organization. We hope you will join us in setting the standard!

WDDO members are proud of their certification. The standards are second to none, with only those who can pass a “double blind” test, earning the designation of WDDO Certified Team. WDDO tests scent canine detection teams based on “double blind” testing procedures — a tactic in which neither the tested handler nor anyone else is aware of where, or even if, any hides (samples of the target scent) were placed in a potential test area. One reason for using double blind testing is its acceptance by animal behavior experts and veterinary scientists as a valid method to test the reliability of a canine team as a valid scientific instrument. It also greatly lessens the likelihood of outside influence or assistance, either intentional or inadvertent, from observers.

Currently the WDDO offers certification exams for the following K9 disciplines: Narcotics, Cadaver, Bed Bug, Explosive, Termite, Accelerant and Mold. The WDDO encourages all members to earn their Certified Trainer designation. Our Member Map highlights those who have met the WDDO challenge.

President:
Laura Totis 

Vice President

Past & Founding President:
David Latimer

Director of Quality Control:
Dr. Larry Myers

Board of Directors
The WDDO Board of directors and the end of term date:

Chairman: Larry Myers
2024

Kim Camera
2025

Stephanie Koch
2024

Steve Dodge
2025

Peter Schonemann
2025

David Engelbert
2024

Testing Officials
Contacts for WDDO Certification Testing

David Latimer
Lincoln, AL
alfirek9@aol.com
205-966-8739

Jim Latimer
Vincent, AL
jimlatk9@gmail.com
205-639-2481

James Ko
Vincent, AL
james.ko@live.com
703-439-9696

Dr. Larry Myers
Birmingham, AL
Lawrence_myers@yahoo.com

Certifying Officials
Contacts for WDDO Certification Testing

Peter Schonemann, ACE
Winterville, NC pestmanpeter@yahoo.com
252-702-9026

Steve Dodge
Murrells Inlet, SC
sdodge63@gmail.com
202-374-6900

Jennifer Tantzen
Hayden, Idaho
gooddogdetection@gmail.com
530-305-9861

Ken Hando
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
bedbugmutts@shaw.ca
604-460-0124

Teresa Rials
Ashland, VA
Elitek9bbhunters@aol.com
804-350-3609

Julie-Anne Smith
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
ja@seekandfindexperts.ca
780-566-7584

Call Steve Dodge (202) 374-6900 for information or questions


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