WATER LEAK DETECTION DOGS, LLC

Training exceptional dogs

for water conservation

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WHO WE ARE

At Water Leak Detection Dogs, we are passionate about training dogs and conserving water. We train exceptional dogs to find and alert to water leaks in underground distribution lines. If you are associated with a Municipal Water System or a Leak Detection Company, there are many advantages to adding a Water Leak Detection Dog to your team.

As the Co-Founder of On the Nose Detection Dogs, Carrie Kessler was involved in training Vessel, the FIRST WATER LEAK DETECTION DOG IN NORTH AMERICA.

Carrie Kessler continues her work with these amazing dogs as the owner and lead trainer of

Water Leak Detection Dogs, LLC. Tim Mitchell assists as business manager and handler. Together they have trained Flo for Smith Construction in AR and Jubel for Aqua-Terra.Dog Canine Water Leak Detection Services in the Great Lakes Region, three dogs for private leak detection.

Water Leak Detection Dogs, LLC is also available for leak detection service. We have contracted with plumbers and leak detection services, businesses and homeowners in pinpointing costly water leaks. Our largest job consisted of a two-mile line of a fire suppression system that was losing approximately 60,000 gallons of water a week. Within two hours, each of our three dogs independently alerted on 5 underground leaks, saving the company thousands of dollars in excavation and loss of water. Referrals available.

Meet Vessel: The First Water Leak Detection Dog in North America

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Benefits of using Dogs

Dogs are increasingly being used to find water main leaks that may elude other forms of leak detection. There are many benefits to be gained from using dogs in water main leak detection.

Accuracy

Detection dogs have an exceptional sense of smell, far superior to human capabilities. They have been used for decades to accurately locate and identify specific scents, such as drugs and explosives, termites and bed bugs... and now WATER MAIN LEAKS, with impressive precision.

Efficiency

Dogs can cover large areas quickly, reducing the time and effort required for ecological surveys. Their speed and agility allow for efficient data collection, making them invaluable assets in time-sensitive projects or costly water loss.

Non-Invasive

Unlike some survey techniques that may disturb habitats or wildlife, detection dogs operate non-invasively. They can detect leaking water pipes without causing disruption or harm, making them ideal for sensitive ecological environments, or a homeowner's expensive landscaping.

Accessibility

Dogs can access challenging terrains, including dense vegetation, wetlands, and rugged landscapes, where human surveyors may struggle to navigate effectively. Their ability to reach remote areas enhances survey coverage and data collection.

Cost-Effective

Using detection dogs can be a cost-effective alternative to other survey methods. They require less specialized equipment and can cover extensive areas efficiently, resulting in reduced surveying costs over time.

Complimentary to Tech

While technology plays a vital role in ecological surveys, detection dogs offer unique advantages. They can detect scents that may not be detectable through other means, providing additional data and improving overall survey accuracy.

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Current Offerings

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Training

If you have an interest in training your own dog for water leak detection we have a program for you. This is an proven online program developed and taught by Elisa Jones. The lessons are customized to meet the needs of you and your dog.

Overview

Elisa Jones understands dog training. She began training detection dogs in 1996. In 2023 Elisa began working with Carrie Kessler and then trained her own multi titled sports detection dog Duke to detect underground water leaks. Elisa also knows the water industry, as she has been an Ohio Class 3 Water and Wastewater operator since 2012.

Water Leak Detection Dogs

We train and sell exceptional dogs to find and alert to water leaks in underground distribution lines. If you are associated with a Municipal Water System or a Leak Detection Company, there are many advantages to adding a Water Leak Detection Dog to your team.

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Meet the Team

Our team of amazing trainers can train a dog for you or teach you to train your own dog forWater Leak Detection.

Founder, Lead Trainer

Carrie Kessler

Carrie Kessler was raised on a horse farm where she learned to train and show Quarter Horses. She attended her first dog training class at age 10 and has loved working with animals ever since. In 2004, Carrie began volunteering at Little Rock Animal Services, training and working with shelter dogs to make them more adoptable. From 2006 to 2020, she was the Executive Director for Last Chance Arkansas animal rescue organization. In 2011, Carrie helped establish the Paws in Prison program for the Arkansas Department of Corrections and was a professional trainer teaching dog training in 5 different units from 2011 to 2021. Over the years, Carrie has enjoyed training basic obedience and family manners, as well as the training of Service Dogs and Emotional Support Dogs. She has trained several Hearing Dogs for deaf or hearing-impaired individuals. Today Carrie focuses her time on training Water Leak Detection Dogs. In 2011 Carrie became interested in detection training and scent work. She attended a week-long workshop in Georgia for K-9 Nose Work, which gave her the foundation to train Vessel in 2019, and eight water leak detection dogs since.

Trainer

Elisa Jones

Elisa Jones has a BS in Biology from Xavier University, and has been working in water and wastewater laboratory since 1999. She became an Ohio Class 3 Water and Wastewater Operator in 2012. She started rescuing and training dogs in 1996 and competing in 2018. She started scent sport with a dog she rescued in 2016. She has worked with Sport Nosework Instructors, Police K9 instructors, Military Instructors. Competing and training for Sport Detection led her to train her own dog in water leak detection and to develop the H.O.T. Dog program and the Water Leak Detection University. For more information contact Elisa at walnutgrovek9@gmail.com

Trainer, K9 H2O Leak Detection

Daniel Levey

Daniel has an impressive history within both the Water and K9 Industries. Currently holds a New York State Class C-Plant, Class C- Plant Distribution system and class D- Distribution System. Daniel is an Assistant Water Operator. -30 years of heavy equipment operating experience -Owner of K9 H2O Leak Detection in New York -Trained Labrador Retrievers for duck and goose hunting -Currently training a Black Lab named Shadow to find leaks in water mains.

Business Manager, Handler

Tim Mitchell

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Vessel

Central Arkansas Water 2019

Nation's First Water Leak Detection Dog