Professional Mold Dog Inspections in Southern California
Mold Dog of Southern California provides professional mold detection dog inspections for homes and properties throughout Southern California and the regional southwest. With more than 600 mold dog inspections completed, our team brings extensive real-world experience to every property we inspect. 13+ years of personal experience with mold and mold illness, including 2.5 years serving our community professionally.
Meet our Mold Dogs Misty & Journey
Misty is our veteran Australian Shepherd mold detection dog and has completed hundreds of inspections throughout Southern California. Professionally trained by master dog trainer Bill Whitstine, Misty has years of real-world experience helping locate hidden mold sources
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April & Tyler with Bill Whitstine and Journey
Journey is our German Shorthaired Pointer and the newest addition to our professional mold detection team who finished training in August 2026. Journey was also professionally trained by Bill Whitstine and works alongside Tyler performing mold dog inspections throughout Southern California.
Southern California's Longest-Standing Mold Dog Company
Our Services
Residential & Commercial Mold Dog Detection Inspections
Hidden mold can develop in areas that are difficult or impossible to inspect visually. Water intrusion, plumbing leaks, and past moisture problems can allow mold to grow behind walls, beneath flooring, inside cabinetry, and in other concealed spaces, sometimes without any obvious signs on the surface.
Our professional mold dog detection inspections help identify areas of concern by locating hidden mold sources that may otherwise go unnoticed. This provides property owners with valuable information about where further investigation is needed.
Mold Can Be Hidden Behind Seemingly Clean Surfaces
Even a wall that appears completely clean can conceal mold growth behind drywall, baseboards, or other building materials. The photograph below illustrates how mold can remain hidden until materials are removed.
Because visible signs of mold aren't always present, determining where to investigate can be one of the most challenging parts of addressing a mold problem. Water staining can clue us in but there does not have to be visible water damage for there to be mold. This Bathroom doesn't show any water damage. However Journey still alerted to mold in this bathroom.
A More Targeted Approach to Investigating Hidden Mold
As shown in the example below, mold growth can be concealed behind baseboards and within wall cavities. Without knowing where a problem originates, property owners may face uncertainty about which areas require further investigation.
A trained mold detection dog's alerts can help narrow down locations for targeted inspection or sampling, reducing unnecessary exploratory demolition and helping remediation professionals focus their efforts.
While canine detection does not replace appropriate testing, it is a valuable tool in identifying where any hidden mold sources are located before decisions are made about targeted sampling, or opening walls.
Concerned about hidden mold in your home or commercial property or have you had mysterious symptoms at home? Contact Mold Dog of Southern California to set up an appointment to find hidden mold in your property and schedule a professional canine mold dog detection inspection.
