Mold Doesn't Hide
From Our Dogs
The most accurate mold detection available — certified K9 teams serving homeowners and businesses nationwide.
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Doug & Milo
Every True Scent inspection is run by the same team — Doug, a licensed Texas home inspector and certified K9 handler, and Milo, his professionally trained mold-detection dog. Real people (and one very good dog) who find the mold others miss and explain exactly what they found.
Why Use a Mold Detection Dog?
A dog's nose contains up to 300 million scent receptors — compared to just 6 million in humans. Mold produces microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) as it grows, and our certified K9s are specifically trained to detect these compounds at concentrations far below what any instrument can measure.
This means mold hidden deep inside walls, under concrete slabs, or inside HVAC ductwork — places you can't see and instruments can't reach — is no match for a trained mold dog.
Finds what cameras and meters miss
Moisture meters and borescope cameras can only detect what's on the surface or in their direct line of sight. A mold dog detects the actual mold organism regardless of where it's hiding.
Non-invasive — no damage to your home
No holes drilled, no drywall cut open, no tiles removed. Our dogs walk through your home and alert exactly where mold is present — pinpointing the problem without the destruction.
Faster and more thorough
A trained K9 can systematically cover areas that would take a human inspector hours, ensuring no spot is missed — including tight spaces no person could access.
Completely safe for your K9 partner
Our dog never touches or inhales mold directly — they detect scent compounds from a safe distance. All K9s are on regular vet wellness programs and are closely monitored. The work is reward-based, so they love doing it.
Works best paired with air sampling
Our K9 pinpoints the location. Air sampling identifies the species and spore count. Together, you get the most complete picture of mold in your property — what, where, and how much.
Every inspection combines certified K9 detection and lab-analyzed air sampling — the most thorough mold inspection method available.
Residential
Full home inspections — attics, crawlspaces, walls, HVAC, and more.
Commercial
Offices, schools, and buildings — keep your occupants safe and compliant.
Real Estate
Pre-sale and pre-purchase inspections with lender-accepted reports.
Air Sampling
Lab-certified spore counts identifying mold species in your indoor air.
Post-Remediation
Clearance testing to confirm mold removal was truly successful.
Certified K9 Mold Detection
Our certified mold detection dog and handler team bring a level of accuracy no instrument alone can match. It's what makes True Scent Mold Dog Company different from every other inspector.
Detection accuracy vs. 70% for instruments alone
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Are mold symptoms affecting your health?
We partner with MaxWellness by Krystal to help you heal after mold exposure.
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Our Inspection Services
Every service includes a detailed written report. We never perform remediation — our only job is finding the truth about mold in your property.
Residential Inspection
Our most common service. A certified K9 and inspector team conducts a comprehensive sweep of your home, focusing on the areas most likely to harbor hidden mold.
- Full K9 sweep of all rooms and common areas
- Attic, crawlspace & basement inspection
- HVAC and ductwork assessment
- Bathroom, kitchen & laundry areas
- Air sampling (optional add-on)
- Written report with photos & findings
Commercial Inspection
Protect your employees, tenants, and customers. We inspect offices, schools, warehouses, retail spaces, and multi-family properties to identify hidden mold hazards.
- K9 sweep of all occupied and utility areas
- Server rooms, storage & mechanical spaces
- HVAC and ventilation systems
- Air quality sampling throughout building
- Compliance-ready written report
- Recommendations for remediation contractors
Real Estate Inspection
Buying or selling? Mold is one of the most common deal-killers in real estate. Our reports are accepted by lenders, real estate attorneys, and insurance companies.
- Pre-listing and pre-purchase inspections
- Full K9 sweep of entire property
- Air sampling for lab-certified results
- Lender-accepted written report
- Fast turnaround to meet closing deadlines
- Can coordinate with real estate agents
Air Quality Sampling
Air sampling captures what's floating in the air you're breathing. Samples are sent to an accredited laboratory and results identify mold species, spore counts, and compare indoor vs. outdoor levels.
- Indoor and outdoor comparative sampling
- ERMI or spore trap sampling available
- Accredited laboratory analysis
- Species identification and spore counts
- Written interpretation of lab results
- Can be done standalone or with K9 inspection
Post-Remediation Testing
After a remediation company removes mold, how do you know it's really gone? Our independent clearance testing gives you an unbiased answer — because we have no financial interest in the outcome.
- K9 clearance sweep of treated areas
- Air sampling before and after comparison
- Confirms remediation was successful
- Identifies any areas that need re-treatment
- Written clearance certificate if passed
- 100% independent — we never do remediation
K9 Mold Dog Inspection
Book our certified K9 team specifically for their nose power. Ideal when you suspect mold but can't find the source, or when you want the most thorough search possible without any destructive testing.
- Certified mold detection K9 and handler
- Full property sweep — every room and space
- Pinpoints exact location of mold presence
- Non-invasive — no damage to your property
- Covers areas instruments simply cannot reach
- Perfect paired with air sampling for full picture
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
Call us — we'll ask a few questions and recommend exactly what's right for your situation.
About True Scent Mold Dog Company
We started this company because we believed there had to be a better way to find mold — one that was more accurate, less invasive, and completely honest with the customer.
Every inspection is run by the same team, every time — Doug and his certified mold-detection dog, Milo. The two who search your home are the same two who walk you through exactly what they found.
Doug Maxwell
Doug leads every inspection. With a background as a licensed Texas home inspector, he knows exactly where mold likes to hide — behind walls, in HVAC systems, under flooring — and how buildings let moisture in. He handles Milo on every job, reads his alerts, and documents what they find, so you get a clear, honest answer from the person who was actually there.
Milo
Milo is professionally trained to alert to the microbial compounds active mold gives off — scents no instrument or visual check can catch. He pinpoints hidden mold quickly and non-invasively, which means less guesswork, less tearing into walls, and faster answers. Off the clock, he is as friendly as he looks.
A detection dog is only as good as the handler reading its alerts. That is why Doug and Milo work every inspection together as one team — no rotating techs, no strangers in your home.
Milo is certified on mold-specific scents and re-tested regularly to stay accurate.
Doug reads and confirms every alert, then documents exactly where and what was found.
Lab-analyzed air or surface samples confirm findings — so you get proof, not guesses.
Texas Licensed
Mold Assessor
Certified K9
Detection Team
Accredited Lab
Air Sampling
Independent
Inspector
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you want to know before booking your mold inspection.
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Mold Inspection Near You
True Scent Mold Dog Company · Sniffing Out Where Mold Grows
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Houston, TX
True Scent Mold Dog Company — certified K9 detection and air sampling serving Houston and surrounding areas.
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(409) 377-1275Mold & Wellness
Finding mold in your home is only half the battle. If you or your family have been exposed to mold, your body may need healing too. This page is for you.
Mold exposure affects people differently, but these are the most common signs that your body may be reacting to mold in your environment.
Neurological
Brain fog, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, headaches, anxiety, mood changes, sleep disturbances
Respiratory
Chronic cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, sinus congestion, frequent respiratory infections, asthma flare-ups
Fatigue & Pain
Chronic fatigue, joint pain, muscle aches, weakness, sensitivity to light, temperature regulation issues
Immune & Skin
Skin rashes, hives, frequent illness, food sensitivities, digestive issues, eye irritation, recurring infections
These symptoms are often dismissed or misdiagnosed. If you have been told your symptoms are unexplained and you suspect mold exposure, you are not alone — and there is help available.
You cannot heal from mold exposure if you are still being exposed to mold. And you cannot fully understand your exposure without knowing exactly where the mold is in your environment.
That is why we work hand in hand with wellness practitioners who specialize in mold-related illness. True Scent Mold Dog Company finds and documents the mold. Our wellness partner helps your body recover from it.
Our Wellness Partner
MaxWellness by Krystal
Specializing in helping people recover from mold-related illness and chronic symptoms caused by environmental toxin exposure.
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MaxWellness by Krystal is dedicated to helping individuals and families who are suffering from the effects of mold exposure and other environmental toxins. With a holistic, whole-body approach, Krystal helps clients understand what is happening in their body, create a personalized recovery plan, and reclaim their health and quality of life.
If you or a family member has been experiencing unexplained chronic symptoms — especially after moving into a new home, after water damage, or after a flood — Krystal may be able to help you find answers.
Learn More at MaxWellness by Krystal →maxwellnessbykrystal.com
Important: True Scent Mold Dog Company is a mold inspection and air sampling company. We are not a medical provider and do not provide medical advice. The information on this page is for general educational purposes only. If you are experiencing health symptoms, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. Our referral to MaxWellness by Krystal is provided as a resource — always do your own research when choosing a wellness provider.
Start With the Source
Before you can heal, you need to know where the mold is. Let us find it.