This segment continues the discussion about dog and nonverbal communications between dogs and handlers. This time we’ll discuss why it’s important to learn a little about how to speak dog... Read more»

Long before a dog uses sound to communicate, it sends clear signals with its physical movements. Learn to understand your detector dog's nonverbal cues. Read more»

Research shows that dogs can learn some words. The question, is whether verbally is the best way for us to communicate with dogs. Read more»

This segment continues the process of evaluating detector dogs. This time we’ll focus on food-rewarded dogs. (Editor’s note: Read Part 1 – How to choose a dog for scent detection,... Read more»

Latimer shares how to test a potential detector dog for toy drive in a few simple steps. Read more»

Here's how to evaluate potential detector dog candidates. Read more»

I’m frequently asked if I prefer a certain breed of dog for scent detection. My answer is always the same — no, not really. Breed choices are mostly arbitrary in... Read more»

Do you know what’s important to your dog? Read more»

(Editor’s note: This is part three of a four-part series on detector dogs and distractions. Read part one, “What distractions mean for detector dogs” and part two, “Don’t go to... Read more»

(Editor’s note: This is part two of a four-part series on detector dogs and distractions. Read part one, “What distractions mean for detector dogs“) Last time we talked a lot... Read more»