Why I Use Getxent Tubes in K9 Water Leak Detection Training
Actual chlorinated water and Getxent tubes each create different training opportunities. Learn why I use both to build Kieran's understanding of target odor and create training problems across a wide variety of environments and conditions.
What Is a Water Leak Detection Dog Actually Detecting?
Is a K9 Water Leak Detection dog simply finding water? A search in a completely saturated yard offered the perfect opportunity to demonstrate what Kieran is actually trained to detect.
Meet Kieran: Georgia's First Certified K9 Water Leak Detection Dog
Meet Kieran, a certified K9 Water Leak Detection dog whose confidence, enthusiasm, and problem-solving abilities help support water conservation efforts. Learn more about the dog behind Georgia's first certified K9 Water Leak Detection Team and the work he does both on and off the job.
When the Dog in Front of You Changes the Plan
I planned the session carefully, traveled, set everything up, and then Kieran wouldn’t work. What happened next was a reminder that when a dog suddenly does something completely out of character, that change is information worth listening to.