Specialized K9 Detection • North America

Lithium-Ion Battery Detection Dogs

Purpose-trained canine teams help locate lithium-ion batteries, cells and battery-powered devices in cargo, shipments, facilities and other complex environments.

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A focused search capability

Find concealed batteries where visual screening falls short

Lithium-ion batteries move through supply chains in enormous numbers and may be concealed, mislabeled or difficult to identify inside packages and cluttered spaces. A trained detection dog can rapidly search for its conditioned target odor and indicate areas that warrant closer examination.

ScentWorks K9 builds deployment plans around the site, search objective, throughput and operational constraints—not a one-size-fits-all patrol.

Where teams work

Built for real operational environments

Cargo & Logistics

Search boxes, pallets, freight and staging areas while supporting established inspection procedures.

Facilities & Warehouses

Screen storage, receiving, inventory and waste-stream areas according to a defined search plan.

Secure Environments

Help locate prohibited or concealed batteries and battery-powered devices in controlled settings.

Recycling & E-Waste

Support targeted searches where lithium-ion batteries may enter an incompatible material stream.

Mail & Package Screening

Add a mobile odor-search capability to package workflows without claiming to replace required screening.

Special Operations

Programs can be tailored to site-specific risks, access rules, throughput and reporting needs.

How deployment works

A clear, accountable search process

01

Define

Establish the target, search area and operating constraints.

02

Plan

Set routes, safety boundaries and response procedures.

03

Search

The canine team works systematically and documents indications.

04

Escalate

Your authorized personnel perform any required secondary inspection.

Important distinction: the dog searches for a trained target odor. An indication does not determine a battery’s charge, condition, damage, temperature, compliance status or fire risk. Canine detection complements—not replaces—regulatory screening, safety assessment and emergency procedures.
Related capability

Lithium-ion detection vs. electronics detection

Lithium-ion battery detection focuses on the odor associated with batteries, cells and battery-powered items. Electronics detection is commonly structured to locate hidden digital devices or storage media. Some programs may benefit from both capabilities, but the correct target and training plan depend on the operational goal.

Not sure which program fits?

We can help define the search objective before recommending a canine capability or training path.

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Add a mobile lithium-ion search capability to your operation

Tell us what you need to search, where the work occurs and what happens after an indication.

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