About Us

Woody is a 1 year old Labrador Retriever. He was adopted into our family from the Siouxland Humane Society in Sioux City, IA. Woody has shown that he is the perfect dog for our family and business. He loves our two children and our other dog, a 12 year old Labradoodle named Dutch. Woody is very energetic and loves fetch, hiking, and of course, sniffing everything he can!

Woody was trained and certified as a mold detection canine by the Florida Canine Academy in Clearwater, FL owned and operated by Bill Whitstine. Woody is able to detect and identify the specific location of 18 types of the most toxic and commonly found household mold with over 90% accuracy.  Maintenance training is critical to ensure Woody's abilities stay at the highest level.  We train daily and routinely re-certify with Whitstine to ensure the most accurate results possible. 

My name is Dylan Grimsley and I am a retired Police Officer living in Sioux City, IA. After spending 10 years serving my community as an officer and detective with the Sioux City Police Department, my wife, Samantha and I were looking for a new challenge. We identified a need for a better method to identify hidden mold.  We started Mold Dog Alert LLC because of our desire to provide a better mold detection technique than what is readily available. Oh, and we LOVE dogs! Woody and I are excited to provide this service for the Midwest and beyond. 

Master Trainer Bill Whitstine provided his knowledge, skills, and 30 years of experience to train Woody to become a certified mold detection canine. Bill is the owner/operator of the Florida Canine Academy and the subsidiary Mold Dog. Check out Bill's website for his complete history and bio https://mold-dog.com/about/

Mold (fungi) frequently grows in hidden places – behind wall linings, in floors or behind installations – and is often not visible from the outside. When moisture builds up from leaky pipes or roofs, high humidity, or flooding, conditions are ideal for mold growth. Molds are easily disturbed and their spores can become airborne, getting into noses, mouths and lungs. This can cause significant health issues for many individuals. More information here https://mold-dog.com/mold-information/

Woody is trained to sniff, find, and alert (notify his handler) when he locates hidden mold. Typical mold detection devices are designed to determine only if mold is present in the area/room or not. They cannot identify specific locations where hidden mold is present. Certified mold detection dogs can locate hidden mold and identify its specific locations. Potentially saving thousands of dollars on costly exploratory demolition. More information here https://mold-dog.com/mold-dog-information/