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by LAVK-9 on 10 June 2010 - 00:06
How long do you think it would take to train a dog for mold detection? Hours,Days Weeks Months????? I want to know what others that might have trained for sent detection (not necessarily mold but any sent). I'm talking about a dog that is consistent and knows what it is suppose to be doing.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Thanks in advance for your input.
by Two Moons on 10 June 2010 - 04:06
Do you think detecting mold for a living might be hazzardous to the dog's health?
Days.
Days.
by NoCurs on 10 June 2010 - 04:06
It would take the same amount of time as any scent, depending on the dog and the number of molds to be detected. I would have to assume that training and proofing would be in line with other forms of detection work. And that is dependent on the amount of hours the trainer/agency uses as a standard.
by LAVK-9 on 10 June 2010 - 06:06
@ Moons-From a site that traines dogs for mold detection
Question: If some molds are bad for humans, won't they also be bad for dogs?
No. Dogs have an amazingly acute sense of smell and a unique ability to purge odors and other contaminants from their olfactory organs. Consider that the outdoor environment contains thousands of molds, pollens and other allergens. We know that when dogs go outside, they are constantly sniffing the ground and anything else they can get into. Research suggests that dogs are simply not affected by various particulate matter in the same way that humans are affected because of their unique purging ability.
Question: If some molds are bad for humans, won't they also be bad for dogs?
No. Dogs have an amazingly acute sense of smell and a unique ability to purge odors and other contaminants from their olfactory organs. Consider that the outdoor environment contains thousands of molds, pollens and other allergens. We know that when dogs go outside, they are constantly sniffing the ground and anything else they can get into. Research suggests that dogs are simply not affected by various particulate matter in the same way that humans are affected because of their unique purging ability.
by melba on 10 June 2010 - 10:06
LavK-9,
I would say aprox 10 wks working the dog extensively every day and the dog has the drive for work. Some dogs a little shorter, some longer. That will depend on the skill of the trainer, drive of the dog and various other factors.
Melissa
I would say aprox 10 wks working the dog extensively every day and the dog has the drive for work. Some dogs a little shorter, some longer. That will depend on the skill of the trainer, drive of the dog and various other factors.
Melissa
by 1doggie2 on 10 June 2010 - 23:06
Mold is not the big issue it was whenthis 1st got going. Insurance companines exlude it now, and if they do not pay, the attiorney's do not take them. Only if you have someone who has ignored it and does not correct the situation, by that time you do not need the dogs!
The new/up and coming thing is bed bugs, teach him that one or termites.
The new/up and coming thing is bed bugs, teach him that one or termites.
by LAVK-9 on 11 June 2010 - 06:06
1doggie2 - I have a friend whos client was asking her to train her dog for mold detection.I guess the lady's Dr told her to have it done.(she has some sickness cause of mold) My friend doesn't know how to train for it so she asked me to. I really don't want to cause I am sencitive to mold as well. The lady went to some franchise of a dog training place and they said that they could train her dog ( a Rottie like dog) in 4 hours to detect mold and alert her. the 4 hr session is $500+ I thought it was a bit far fetched. I know it takes longer to have a dog be consistant at knowing how to detect any sent.
I was wondering if anyone else has heard of this being done in such short time.
I was wondering if anyone else has heard of this being done in such short time.
by melba on 11 June 2010 - 10:06
4 hrs??
I would run far, far away. Mold detection is like any other detection in that it takes time to be proficient. Most mold, bedbug, fruit and accelerant detection dogs are Beagles. I would go for a more people oriented dog such as a Beagle or a Spaniel. We have a Field Spaniel and Boykin Spaniel in for Boarding and their drive matches or exceeds any of the working Shepherds I've ever met or trained with. The Field Spaniel is a certified disaster HRD dog.
Melissa
Edited to add: Excuse me, Accelerant dogs are usually Labradors, Goldens or Goldadores with the occasional GSD thrown in for good measure. My bad, replied before sufficient coffee intake.
I would run far, far away. Mold detection is like any other detection in that it takes time to be proficient. Most mold, bedbug, fruit and accelerant detection dogs are Beagles. I would go for a more people oriented dog such as a Beagle or a Spaniel. We have a Field Spaniel and Boykin Spaniel in for Boarding and their drive matches or exceeds any of the working Shepherds I've ever met or trained with. The Field Spaniel is a certified disaster HRD dog.
Melissa
Edited to add: Excuse me, Accelerant dogs are usually Labradors, Goldens or Goldadores with the occasional GSD thrown in for good measure. My bad, replied before sufficient coffee intake.
by 1doggie2 on 11 June 2010 - 14:06
There are so many different types of Mold, I have no clue if they would even smell the same, did the Dr. tell her which kinds of Mold. If this makes her ill would be a great idea. 5 hours of training makes me LOL>>>>>>>>>>>>> If my health depended on the sniifer of the dog, I would want the dog best suited for this position, so I would only use current dog if a proper trainer agreed he/she was capable of the work and wanted to do it, and would be the best choice for her.
by Two Moons on 11 June 2010 - 17:06
I work on homes and if there is mold present it's easy to find.
Yes there are many varieties.
Of course they can smell it, but should they do it as a job, it can harm dogs also.
Bed bugs....lol.
Yes there are many varieties.
Of course they can smell it, but should they do it as a job, it can harm dogs also.
Bed bugs....lol.
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