Welcome to the official site of the WDDO. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established in 2005……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, bringing canine teams together for the purpose of better networking and communication. We invite you to learn more about our incredible organization. We hope you will join us in setting the standard!

To improve the accuracy, dependability and performance of detector dog teams and to improve 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 K9 teams together for the purpose of better networking and communication.

Click Here to See a Map showing All of Our Members

Click Here to See a list of our Certified Members & Teams

 

 

Here are some articles for you to enjoy (PDF format)

NBBA Magazine Article  the Importance of Canine Certification Testing

Forensics Magazine Article  Is Forensic Science Going to the Dogs?

Explosives Detection Canine Team Workshop An Overview of the Workshop

NPMA Letter  The NPMA comments on the WDDO