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Stop guessing.
Start healing.

Most homeowners come to us after traditional inspections found nothing — and they were still sick. Certified K9 mold detection backed by building science finds what air samples and visual inspections miss. Minneapolis-based, nationwide travel.

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90–97%
Detection Accuracy
45–90 min
Avg Inspection
50
States Served
Why a dog finds what people miss

Air samples miss it. Visual inspections miss it. Our dogs don't.

01

Accuracy

90–97% canine detection rates versus 70–80% for traditional inspection methods. We confirm what's there — and rule out what isn't.

02

Non-Invasive

No drilling, no demolition, no tearing into walls just to look. The dog finds the source first. Then a targeted plan follows.

03

Speed

A typical inspection runs 45–90 minutes — versus days of air sampling, lab waits, and inconclusive reports.

04

Unbiased

We don't do remediation, so we have no incentive to oversell. Our job is honest detection and pointing you to the right people next.

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A few years ago, I was the one who was sick.

I lived it. That's why I built this.

It started as a migraine that wouldn't quit. Then came more symptoms, and more, until they were debilitating. Many providers and even urgent care visits — and no one could find anything wrong from standard examination or blood tests.

A friend asked a question that changed everything: had I tested my house for mold? I did. The air and swab samples came back with elevated levels. The problem wasn't in my head — it was in my home.

Over three years, it cost me more than $50,000 — testing, remediation, and clawing my health back. I went on leave from work. I moved out. I went through remediation, then turned to functional health to start rebuilding what the mold had taken. Recovery was slow. But piece by piece, I got my life back.

I'm still healing — and I'm honest about that. What I'm not is in the dark anymore. That experience turned me into an advocate against the moldy homes and workplaces quietly making people sick, and convinced me of one thing: when mold is hidden and hard to find, a trained dog is the best answer there is.

I built Dogs On Mold so you don't have to lose what I lost to find it. If you're sick and no one can explain why — or you just want to know what's really in your walls — this is for you.

— Ben, with Winnie at my side Founder · Certified handler · Minneapolis, MN
Meet the team

Two of us. One nose that matters.

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Ben

Founder & Certified Handler

I came to this work the hard way — as the sick guy no one could diagnose. Now I run every inspection myself, handle Winnie in the field, and stay with clients long after the report is done. I don't hand you off to anyone — the restoration of your space is my priority.

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Winnie

Lead Detection Dog · Labrador Retriever

Trained at Ironheart, one of the most respected working-dog programs in the country — the same lineage behind 35+ years and hundreds of police K9s trained for drugs, explosives, and mold detection. On the clock, she's all business. Off the clock, she'll turn anything into a game of hide-and-seek — especially if her Kong is involved.

Winnie & Ben in the field

The dog does the work. The handler reads the room.

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The Dogs On Mold Way
How we work

Four disciplines, one honest answer.

Most inspectors do one thing. We layer four — because mold doesn't show up in just one way, and you deserve to know it everywhere it lives.
01

We read the mold, not just the dog

A dog finds the scent — but someone has to read what it means. As your handler, I'm trained to interpret the mold itself: how old it is, whether it's active, and what's feeding it. Reading staining patterns, growth maturity, and moisture signatures alongside Winnie's alerts is what turns a "she smelled something" into an actual answer about what you're dealing with.

02

We find what the dog alone would miss

Most mold-dog companies can read their dog. Few can read the building. Mold is a symptom; the structure is the cause. Because I'm trained in building science — pressure dynamics, envelope failures, HVAC behavior, moisture pathways — I can account for the spaces a dog might miss, sharpen how I read Winnie's cues in a given area, and explain why the mold is there. That's the difference between finding mold and understanding it.

03

Proof, not a hunch

We don't stop at a sniff. We confirm what Winnie finds with high-intensity inspection light and calibrated moisture metering — and, at your request, optional air or swab sampling — so you walk away with evidence, not a guess.

04

We don't disappear after the report

Finding mold is step one. We stay with you through what comes after — connecting you with vetted hygienists, and acting as your GC through remediation to protect you from bad remediators, because we know what to look for.

What you get

Every inspection includes

  • A full canine sweep with Winnie, handler-read in real time.
  • Building-science assessment of moisture sources and problem areas.
  • Confirmation with inspection light and moisture metering — optional air/swab sampling on request.
  • A same-day verbal walkthrough of what we found, plus a written report with photos within 48 hours — what we found, where, and whether it's active.
  • A vetted referral and briefing: we connect you with a trusted hygienist and a remediator who meets our standards, and make sure you understand your report before those conversations.
All-inclusive pricing

No hidden fees. You'll know your full price before we book.

Mold cost me more than $50,000 over three years — because no one found it early. An inspection is a fraction of that, and the cheapest step you'll take in this whole process.
Local Pricing
Live in MN? We're local to you.
Standard home (up to 4,000 sq ft)$1,250
Travel beyond 30 mi from downtown Minneapolis+$2/mi RT

Local mileage valid up to 300 miles. More than 300 miles from us? See nationwide pricing.

Nationwide Pricing
The more bookings in the same market, the more everyone saves.
1 client$2,250
2 clients$1,800 ea
3–4 clients$1,600 ea
5–6 clients$1,400 ea
7+ clients$1,300 ea

You're quoted at the current rate for your market. If more clients book your trip before we travel, your price drops automatically. A market is the major city we're serving and its surrounding area.

Multi-Property Owners
Portfolios & multiple properties.

Own multiple properties or manage a portfolio? Every situation is different — book a consult and we'll build a plan around your properties.

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Nationwide mileage: $2/mile beyond 30 miles RT from the destination airport hub.

Add-Ons
For larger spaces.
Large home (4,000–8,000 sq ft)+$300
Estate / very large home (8,000+ sq ft)+$800

Square footage covers all inspectable areas you'd like swept, including unfinished basements.

Booking: A 50% deposit holds your slot; the remaining 50% is due at completion of the inspection.
Detection only: remediation is not included. We find it and guide you — we never profit from fixing it.
Where we'll be next

Save thousands by joining an upcoming trip.

We route the country in clusters so multiple clients share travel costs. If we're already coming your way, you save — and you get on the calendar faster.

Don't see your area?

We're routing new trips every month. Request your zip code below and we'll either add you to the closest existing trip — or build a route around your booking.

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Get on the schedule — or just get answers.

Ready to book? Get on the schedule. Not quite there yet? Grab a free 15-minute consult and we'll answer your questions, no pressure. Pick whichever fits where you are.

  • Minneapolis-based, traveling all 50 states
  • Most clients booked within 2–3 weeks
  • Honest pre-quote — no surprise pricing
  • Detection only — we don't do remediation, so no conflict of interest
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