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.

Fellow members of WDDO:

As you may or may not know there is a new non profit organization named Jake's Dog Foundation http://www.ocdogfriendly.com/jakes.html . This organization has been in the works for over two years working out the details of a non profit status. One of the founders is Andy Jimenez, one of our WDDO master trainers. This organization was founded to help individuals in need of a working/service dog but unable to afford the cost. It also helps dogs at risk get a second chance at life. Since we all owe our lively hood to working dogs in one way or another I think this would be a great opportunity to not only give back but to advance the perception of the working/service dog and it's value. As with any new non-profit organization Jake's Dog is in need of seed money for promotion and other essential items as well as upkeep and training for the dogs. I initially was going to donate $250.00 and challenge other WDDO members to match that amount. Steven Yerger of Centurion Security offered to send me an additional $250.00 and send in a combined $500.00 contribution from our two companies (for a $500.00 donation you get name recognition in Jake's Dog newsletter). Therefore, I would now like to issue a plea or a challenge, whichever works best, to all WDDO members to match our donation, either separately or combine with someone else, as Steve and I are doing. I realize that times are tough but we wouldn't be where we are today without our dogs. So, even if you can't match the suggested amount I am certain that any donation would be appreciated. I would also like to urge you to forward this request on to anyone you might know, dog lovers, or philanthropists and see if we can't make a difference. Please check out Jake's Dog website and take a look at Andy's video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RLTQIJBjIY&feature=channel_page . If you have any additional questions you can call the Foundations director, Leslie Blough at 949.235.0084

Thank you and I hope all of you and your dogs are doing well,

Eric Johnson
Canine Security Industries – Owner
360-772-0181
eric@csik-9.com
http://www.csik-9.com

Here are two new articles for you to enjoy, both in PDF format;

Forensics Article

Exposives Detection Canine Team Workshop

New Article! Posted by Admin (2008/8/13) Be sure to read trainer Andy Jimenez's article on Detection Dog Handling and Training!