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Protecting NZ Communities with Drug Detector Dogs

NZ Detector Dogs are dedicated to keeping our communities safe by providing dependable and cost-effective screening for illegal drugs. Our highly trained dogs and expert handlers work tirelessly to detect specific risks and hazards associated with drug use.

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Our Mission

To provide clients across NZ with safer, drug free environments using unwanted dogs from animal welfare and rescue agencies.

How we work

Create safer work environments in 4 simple steps

Expert NZ Detector Dog gives a passive response upon detecting drugs, trained to sit to indicate the presence of substances like cannabis.
Screen

Screening is a quick and non-invasive method where detector dogs use scent to  identify targeted drug odours without the need for random drug testing of staff.

NZ Detector Dogs serving as an active deterrent in workplaces, with a focus on prevention and maintaining a secure environment.
Detect

Our drug dogs are trained to give a ‘passive response’ which means they will sit to indicate when they have located a targeted drug odour such as Cannabis or Methamphetamine.

Expert NZ Detector Dog gives a passive response upon detecting drugs, trained to sit to indicate the presence of substances like cannabis.
Deter

Our highly trained K9 teams serves as a potent deterrent against drug issues in businesses, preventing problems before they arise and ensuring a secure workplace.

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Protect

These steps safeguard businesses and their employees by deploying reliable drug detection solutions for a secure and drug-free workplace environment

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Why Us

Reliable & Affordable Drug Screening Solution

Companies recommend us for:

Routine drug screening and visits to maintain and promote drug free environments.

To implement a proactive drug surveillance programme across their business sectors.

Where drug use or possession is suspected or reports have been received about drug use.

To meet health and safety obligations and legislation or promote food safety to prevent illegal drugs posing a risk to people or products.

As part of a drug and alcohol policy and awareness campaign

Industries we work with

We’re passionate about inspiring a proactive approach to drug free environments to a wide and diverse range of clients across New Zealand.

Our Industries
Our Results

New Zealand Detector Dogs Leading The Way

Ensuring our detector dog teams operate with precision and reliability is paramount to NZ Detector Dogs. We prioritize high standards in K9 fitness, healthcare, welfare, and safety, setting benchmarks that other companies now strive to achieve in New Zealand.

10,988
Jobs Attended (since 2009)
7,852
Detections Made
14
Dogs lives Saved
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10 Signs you have a drug issue

Download NZ Detector Dogs most comprehensive checklist for identifying potential drug issues at your work or residence.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Learn more about NZ Detector Dogs, here.

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