Termite Dogs

Termite dog training and supply is another service provided by K9 Centre.com. We have developed a realistic training approach for dogs and handlers that utilises standard inspection practices along with thorough and proven dog training techniques to develop a canine that is accurate and consistent in the detection of the presence of  live termites.

Due to the termite dogs keen sense of smell, a properly trained termite dog can detect termites behind walls making them  closer to 95 to 97% accurate

Research from the Entomology Dept of University of Florida* has shown that properly trained termite dog teams are at least three times more accurate than human inspectors. Even the best termite inspector can't see through walls. But a termite detection dog doesn't need to, he can smell live termites through the wall and detect live termites before they have time to do so much damage to a structure that it can be visually detected by a human. Termite Dogs don’t need to see termites; they can smell them, through drywall, concrete, paneling and all other building materials. It has been proven by team after team that a termite dog is the best termite finding and business building tool on the market for the Pest Control Industry.
*Journal of Economic Entomology – 96(4):1259-1266(2003)

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If you  would like to know more about purchasing a termite detection dog or having your own dog trained to detect termites  please contact us via E-mail at info@k9centre.com.

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If you would like your dog trained as a Termite Detection Dog it must display a natural ability to hunt things out and or have a over the top passion for food or a toy. We conduct our testing but the initial phone consultation with you which  provides us with enough information  to make a decision on whether to proceed with a one on one assessment of your dog

Your dog should be;

• Outgoing, sociable
• Love to play with toys or a strong drive for food
• Display a natural ability to want to find things, without coaxing from the owner.
• Fit and healthy and of a suitable age. (This varies from dog to dog)
• From a breed that is conducive in work ie: conducting searches in a home without disruption. E.g.: Beagle, Cocker Spaniel, Jack Russell or equivalent cross breed.

This is a very brief outline and are only too happy to discuss it further with you.

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Termite  Dog Training Service Outline

All termite detection dogs offered for sale by K9 Centre.com are trained to Certified High Standards. The termite detection dog will also receive the following;
 

• Support
• An outline of Training records
• Handover of dog and handler assessment
• Veterinary health certificate
• Full vaccination
• Microchip

If you supply your dog to be trained you will receive the following;

• An outline of Training records
• Handover of dog and handler assessment
• Support

If requested, at your cost, we can arrange for your termite  dog to receive the following;

• Veterinary  health certificate
• Full vaccination
• Microchip

Our goal is to provide a complete service to you and your dog

This service we are providing within our accreditation system governed by the A.S.D.T.A. is termite detection dogs.
Our initial thoughts were to train termite detection dogs and offer the dog to clients as a service were held and it was decided that we would only make the service available through businesses that would be willing to accept the standards of training we promote and maintain.

This process has created a benchmark to reach within the termite control and building industry. Not only is the training of the termite dog to a high standard it is also employed by termite detection and control experts who have the license to also use other conventional methods of detection to support that claim.
 
Over the past twelve months the implementation of termite detection dogs has received lots of publicity in both print media and television. They are an effective tool in the fight against termites. Termite Detection Dogs have unbeatable detection skills, they are mobile, work fast and are a easily marketable product for your business.

The goal of K9 Centre.com is not to train a termite dog for every termite controller or building inspector in Australia, but to train and supply a termite dogs to those termite control and building inspection companies that want to employ and deploy the termite detection dogs at a level that boosts their company’s services scope backed by quality training and accreditation
Termite detection dogs have a recorded success rate of up to 97% accurate. They have the ability to find the presence of live termites in any household environment. They can detect termites where conventional detection techniques fail.

For further information please feel free to contact us. All information is treated confidentially.  Please contact us for further information on our training services.

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