Mold Dogs

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by ccoombs

Actually there is a mold dog in the South Orange County area (in California).

My understanding is they have to be re-certified every 6 months.

There is a mold dog in North San Diego County, too. I think it's in Oceanside. I have not heard about re-certification. I didn't even know they had to be certified. Maybe Nick has a hand in this?

[William J. Decker]

We have a guy in our area, working under a company called Mold Pro. I have seen the dog work and it is impressive. BUT, is the dog a licensed and qualified mycologist. Not really.

[paull]

Originally Posted by rlewis

Is anyone using mold dogs. I have 33 years of training police dogs (retired) but I know what they can do.

i am in pittsburgh pa....and thinking about getting one for inspections in my area

[paull]

Originally Posted by rlewis

Is anyone using mold dogs. I have 33 years of training police dogs (retired) but I know what they can do.

hi.. i am in pittsburgh pa and have started an inspection service using a mold dog..our website iswww.k9moldservice.com

[Andrew Cox]

Originally Posted by rray

There is a mold dog in North San Diego County, too. I think it's in Oceanside. I have not heard about re-certification. I didn't even know they had to be certified. Maybe Nick has a hand in this?

More importantly, this certification - are they just certified, or do they have to do a number of jobs as a "K9 candidate" first?
Can the pooch take an online exam, or do they have to be proctored???

[jlofstrom]

Originally Posted by rlewis

If any inspectors want a Mold and/or Termite dog, I will train and cert. one alot cheaper than any other trainer.

What are the spec for the dog? Hunting dogs would have great sense of smell but but what are the specs an dhow long can a dog work? I am thinking they may get sensatized etc.

[cvowell]

There was a mold dog at my vet's office this past Monday. he was being treated for a respiratory infection. The handler told me his dogs get lung infections at least once a year.

Poor dogs.

He stated that they are not pets, they are tools.

[klott]

Originally Posted by acox

More importantly, this certification - are they just certified, or do they have to do a number of jobs as a "K9 candidate" first?
Can the pooch take an online exam, or do they have to be proctored???

I don't see why they couldn't take an exam, Dan Harris claims to have a cat that can.

[ldapkus]

Originally Posted by cvowell

There was a mold dog at my vet's office this past Monday. he was being treated for a respiratory infection. The handler told me his dogs get lung infections at least once a year.

Poor dogs.

He stated that they are not pets, they are tools.

What an A-hole

[James M. Troth]

I wonder if the human society has a stance on mold dogs.

They are in general friendly creatures and not tools like a hammer.

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by cvowell

He stated that they are not pets, they are tools.

This dork should be arrested...

He is in complete violation of the Arizona state laws.
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/FormatD...13&DocType=ARS

[cvowell]

Originally Posted by dvalley

This dork should be arrested...

He is in complete violation of the Arizona state laws.
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/FormatD...13&DocType=ARS

I wonder if intentionally exposing dogs to molds falls under the 'abuse' guideline.

He made the 'tools' statement when I asked if he had any other pets. I guess if we are classifying pets as tools, I get to sleep with my tools every night!

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by cvowell

I wonder if intentionally exposing dogs to molds falls under the 'abuse' guideline.

He made the 'tools' statement when I asked if he had any other pets. I guess if we are classifying pets as tools, I get to sleep with my tools every night!

There are some Molds out there that kill and make people sick.

That's as bad as sticking your dogs nose right next to the exhaust of your car.

There should be a fine line drawn somewhere.

[mdiplock]

I think that guy is a little confused on who the real tool is.