Understand your detector dog’s nonverbal cues
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»
Why nonverbal cues matter to detector dogs
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»
How to evaluate a detector dog for food drive
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, Part 2 – Tips to evaluate a dog for scent detection and... Read more»
Bed bugs in Apple store illustrate why communication is key
The temporary Apple store on 5th Avenue in New York City has been battling bed bugs for over a month without communication to employees or shoppers. Read more»
Bed bugs in books
Do you offer bed bug treatments for libraries? It might be worth considering. A library system in Lincoln, Nebraska inspects every book or item returned to all eight branches. The system found bed bugs in 2014 and a committee of... Read more»
How to evaluate a detector dog for toy drive
Latimer shares how to test a potential detector dog for toy drive in a few simple steps. Read more»
Tips to evaluate a dog for scent detection
Here's how to evaluate potential detector dog candidates. Read more»