2 Making "Scents" of the Bed Bug Dog

Making “Scents” of the Bed Bug Dog

We’ve Seen Amazing Dogs

The Behemoth

The Petite

The Majestically Proud

The Humble

We Love’em!

Working Dogs

Ancient Dog Jobs
Herding
Sentry / Alert
Tracking / Hunting
Sled Pulling

Battle Tested
Mine Detection
Sentry
Patrol
Messengers

Canine Soldier of Today

Fleas in the Breeze

Assistance Canines
Sight, Hearing, Physically Impaired
Diabetic Alert
Seizure Alert
Emotional Support
Reading Support

Guam Snake Dog
Scent Detection
Accelerant / Arson Investigation
Toxic Mold
Smuggled Fruit
Underground Pipes
Cancers
Pilot Whales
Insects–Termites, Ants, Bed Bugs

Why do they Work?
Searching is in their DNA.
“Life’s Purpose”
America’s pets have a diminished “Drive”.
I need this!

Work
FUN!
It’s a Game
Outlet to a Desire Within
Pleasing to Pack Leader
Mentally Balanced
Could Quit at Any Time
I love to use my nose!

“Olfactoids”
First & Last Sense
Identity
More reliable than human vision

“Olfactoids”
40 x’s the Brain Dedication
40 x’s more receptors (200 mil – 5 mil)

“Olfactoids”
1 Part per Trillion
= 1 Bad Apple in a Trillion
Wet Nose
= 1 pint of mucus daily

Scent Cone
Spreads from “Source”
Minute Scent Cone
Falls with Gravity
May not be Available

Handler/Dog Relationship
Handler is
Pack Leader
Mutual respect
Mutual trust

Communication
Delicate Dance
Body Language_CONSISTENCY
Travels Down Leash
Handler should present
“Areas of Interest”
Handler should detail

Daily Training
False Alert Resistance
Directional Work
Speed & Repetition
Basics
Free Searches for “Drive Enhancement”
K9 Training!

Distraction Training
Scent Wheel
Paint Cans
Hide Boxes
Dead Bed Bugs
Live Insects
Food Items
Animal Scents
Squeaky balls & Other Toys

Inspection After Chemical Treatments
Pesticide Dust
Recommend 3 Weeks
Mortality Rate
Scent Dissipates
Treatment Options
Active Ingredients
Dinotefuran
4.95%
Pyriproxyfen
0.44%
Permethrin
36.08%
Other Ingredients
58.53%
Total
100.00%

Effectiveness / Accuracy
Environmental Factors
Heat
Air Currents
Distraction Factors
Food Crumbs
Animal Odors
People

Effectiveness / Accuracy
Health Factors
Lack of Sleep
Unknown Pain
Upset Belly
Mental Factors
Daily Frustrations
Timing of Inspection

Why Use A Bed Bug Dog?
3 x’s the accuracy
Reduce Pesticide
Shrink Large Areas
Complex Furnishings

Behind Construction Materials

Discern Live Insects/Eggs

Benefits to Business
Green approach
Calms fears
Cost Savings
Image Protection
Proactive
Documentation

Residential Benefits
Less Pesticides
Cost Savings
Time Savings
Preparation
Extra Services

Applications
Real-Estate Transactions
Rental Agreements
Waiting Rooms
Summer Camps
Fire Houses
Crisis Centers
After Travel

Questions?

2 Making "Scents" of the Bed Bug Dog

by Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force on Sep 14, 2011

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