Detection Dogs

Detection dogs are specially trained canines that use their extraordinary sense of smell to identify specific scents associated with substances like drugs, explosives, or even diseases. Their noses contain around 300 million smell receptors, vastly more than humans. Trainers condition them to alert handlers when they sense the target scent, often through specific behaviors like sitting or pausing. Their keen olfactory ability allows them to conduct searches efficiently and accurately in complex environments. Detection dogs are valuable in law enforcement, security, and medical fields, providing a highly effective, non-invasive method for locating hidden or elusive items.