Mold Sniffing Dogs           Mold sniffing dogs are a useful tool. Dogs are a good way to find an active mold and moisture problem. They may not be as good as finding an old problem where conditions are dry. As part of the normal metabolic process, active mold growth produces chemicals that cause musty odors. When conditions become dry, mold stops growing, goes dormant, and stops producing the chemicals that cause the odor. The odor may persist for a while but will diminish with time. There are laboratory tests available now to check for these odors similar to what dogs are doing. The advantage of the dogs is that they show you which wall the mold is hiding. The advantage of the laboratory tests is that it they are repeatable and not subjective to training and work fatigue.               Back to top                            Copyright © 2014-2017 Healthy Living Spaces LLC.  All rights reserved.   877-992-9904 Revised: July 05, 2017. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or trademark holders.