Detection Dogs

Professional Detection K9 Programs for Law Enforcement, Government & Civilian Organizations
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The Dog School develops high-drive detection dogs for law enforcement agencies, government entities, and civilian organizations seeking professional working K9 capabilities. Our programs range from green detection prospects to fully finished operational dogs, with optional handler training and certification coordination through National Narcotic Detector Dog Association (NNDDA).
Through our Shelter-to-Service model, we evaluate high-drive shelter dogs with strong hunt and toy motivation and develop them into structured detection prospects suitable for operational environments.

Program Options

Green Detection Prospects

  • Shelter dogs evaluated for hunt drive and toy engagement
  • Kong-imprinted foundation development
  • Structured search pattern training
  • Prepared for agency-specific odor imprinting
Description:

Ideal for agencies or trainers who prefer to imprint their own odor library while acquiring a dog with proven hunt drive and reward engagement.

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Imprinted Detection Dogs

  • Odor-specific imprinting (narcotics, explosives, electronic detection, or bed bugs)

  • Clear final response development

  • Environmental exposure and distraction proofing

  • Documented training logs

Description:

Dogs prepared to meet recognized certification standards.

Finished Operational Dogs

  • Fully developed detection capability
  • Operational-level search proficiency
  • Scenario-based training exposure
  • Pre-certification evaluation
  • Handler transition support
  • Handler Training & Certification Coordination
  • Structured handler course
  • Deployment and maintenance protocols
  • Certification testing coordinated through National Narcotic Detector Dog Association (NNDDA).
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“The Dog School prepares dogs and handlers to meet established certification standards. Final certification is conducted by National Narcotic Detector Dog Association (NNDDA).

Detection Capabilities

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Narcotics Detection

Development of dogs prepared for narcotic odor detection under structured training standards suitable for law enforcement and institutional applications.

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Explosives Detection

Training and development of explosive detection dogs with operational search foundations and certification pathway preparation.

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Electronic Detection (EDD)

Dogs trained to locate concealed electronic storage devices and contraband electronics in institutional and investigative environments.

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Bed Bug Detection

Specialized detection dogs trained to identify live bed bug odor in residential, commercial, and hospitality settings

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Operational Readiness

Our detection teams are developed for deployment in correctional, institutional, investigative, and compliance-driven environments. Training emphasizes reliability, documentation, structured search patterns, and professional operational standards.

Shelter-to-Service Development Model

We evaluate high-drive shelter dogs for working potential and develop them into structured detection prospects. Shelter to Service is on avenue for obtaining detection dogs. We also coordinate with reputable working line breeders to select the best candidates for our program

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WHO WE SERVE

  • Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Government Contractors
  • Institutional Security Programs
  • Private Compliance & Corporate Security Teams

Program Inquiries

Detection programs are customized based on operational needs, certification pathway, and deployment environment. Contact us to discuss your organization’s requirements.

 

Please contact or message us via:
Brooke Defore

901-496-6347

thedogschoolnola@gmail.com

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