Bedbug Detection Service
Dog Inspectors, LLC, founded in 2008 is the first Tennessee Company to utilize trained, certified detection dogs to find bed bugs in commercial and residential buildings. Dog Inspectors is founded upon and committed to the principle of providing the highest standard of customer service backed by integrity and reliability.
Experience and Success
Dog Inspectors’ level of experience and success in the field is rivaled by few in the industry. Dog Inspectors has inspected literally thousands of hotel rooms, apartments and rental cabins, hundreds of residences and developed an impressive list of satisfied clients and customers along the way.
Detection not Pest Control
Most canine detection companies began as pest control companies who acquired detection dogs and continue to treat. Dog Inspectors on the other hand was created from its inception to provide detection only.
Dog Inspectors is not a pest control company and does not offer treatment. Dog Inspectors is a detection dog company. The principles at Dog Inspectors possess decades of experience in the field of canine behavior and dog handling. They are canine specialists who harness the extraordinary ability of dogs to detect the scent of bed bugs and apply that to the needs of the public and pest control companies alike. The staff at Dog Inspectors is expert in the field of the bed bug – human interaction.
High Drive Dogs
Not every dog is naturally suited for detection work. Although, most dogs do possess a hunt drive which is essential for detection work, detection dogs must also possess a boundless curiosity and immense energy to be successful. Like a professional athlete, detection dogs must exhibit an intense drive and constant desire to perform their job.
Our dogs were selected for detection work because of their natural skills
They are very social, confident, and courageous and rarely ever stop sniffing for what they are looking for. Our dogs receive regular and on-going daily training. This is vital in order for them to remain sharp and accurate as well as focused on their job. Our dogs are trained with toys as opposed to treats or food. Just as with people, dogs cannot perform at their peak abilities when they are hungry. Our dogs are rewarded with the toy prize which taps into their natural instincts to hunt prey.
The concept of the “Handler Team” is crucial. Each handler and dog forms a team which is certified as a unit. It is vital that each dog have only ONE handler and our handler-dog teams each receive certification before entering the field. These certifications are actively maintained by working with Master Trainers.
Two Dog Inspection Process
Dog Inspectors always utilizes two dogs during inspections. This is important for several reasons. First, each dog takes a turn inspecting while the other rests. They typically work for 20 to 30 minutes between breaks. This allows the dogs to remain sharp and focused throughout the inspection process. Secondly, we use two dogs for verification purposes. In the event one dog alerts to bed bugs, we are able to check and verify the alert with the second dog thus creating significantly higher accuracy with minimal chance for error.
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