Mold Detection
ALPHA DOG INSPECTIONS
Sometimes what you don't know CAN hurt you... Finally, answers you can trust!
Welcome to Alpha Dog Inspections – The Midwest’s premier K9 mold detection service
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Mold is a growing—and often silent—epidemic in homes and buildings across the country. We understand how serious mold exposure can be, and how critical it is to find the source with accuracy and confidence.
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Our certified mold detection dogs and expert handlers are trained to pinpoint hidden mold in ceilings, walls, floors, HVAC systems, and other hard-to-reach places that conventional tools often miss.​ Families and businesses trust us to deliver clear, unbiased answers—reducing uncertainty, avoiding unnecessary costs, and easing the stress of not knowing whether mold is present or how it may be affecting your health.
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Contact us today and take control of your indoor environment—for yourself and those who count on you. We’re confident you’ll be glad you did.
Man's Best Friend,
Mold's Worst Enemy
XOXO,
JoJo
Why Choose Alpha Dog
Meet the "A-Team"
Meet Coltin Cunningham, our Lead Inspector/Handler, and JoJo, our Lead Mold
Detection Dog. These two love what they do because they love to serve others. With thousands of combined hours of training, study and research they are an incredible blend of unmatched detection capabilities and mold knowledge needed to give you peace of mind in your mold journey. In addition to his work with JoJo, Coltin draws on over 15 years of experience running several major Midwest contracting firms—spanning HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and construction—allowing him to deliver practical insights and added value to every client we serve.
Mold is toxic-Why we can't ignore it
The idea that 'mold is everywhere, so a little bit isn’t a big deal' is not only a myth — it’s a dangerous one. Mold caused by moisture or water damage releases mycotoxins that can seriously harm your health. And it’s not just "black mold". Many toxic species can wreak havoc on your body and mind. Studies suggest that 70–90% of homes and commercial properties show signs of water damage and toxic mold contamination. ​Mold exposure affects people in different ways, and its symptoms are incredibly misunderstood. It commonly leads to brain fog, fatigue, respiratory issues, memory problems, anxiety, a suppressed immune system, debilitating auto-immune issues, etc. and is often misdiagnosed as another condition or dismissed entirely. If left undetected and untreated, mold doesn't just damage buildings... it destroys your health, both mentally and physically.
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Services
JoJo is trained to detect mold in hidden spaces that other testing techniques miss- behind walls, subfloors, cabinets, HVAC systems, ceilings, furniture, mattresses, clothing, toys, and more. Our inspections find the exact location and take the guessing work out. You and your family spend a majority of your time at home- let us help ensure it's a safe place!
Ensure your employees, clients and patients are in a healthy environment. Serving hospitals, schools, assisted living homes, apartment complexes, businesses, child-care, universities, etc. We also offer facility and property management partnerships. Our inspections are fast, unobtrusive, and highly accurate.
Mold doesn’t just affect buildings—it can impact vehicles too. We offer mold inspections for passenger vehicles and RVs, which are often overlooked as sources of exposure. On average, people spend 10 to 11 hours per week in their vehicles, creating a significant risk if mold is present. RVs are particularly vulnerable due to hidden leaks, and long periods of not being occupied—all of which create ideal conditions for mold growth.
Service Area
We'll travel where we are needed most!
We are located near Springfield, IL and frequently serve the Midwest including Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Southern Wisconsin and beyond. We know there are a limited number of qualified mold dogs in the U.S. and will travel where we are needed most!
Good health is the foundation of all happiness, success
and productivity
Mold is the enemy of good health and can impact your health in ways you may never have imagined.
You don’t have to accept chronic symptoms as “normal,” or settle for vague diagnoses with no clear answers. The effects of mold exposure range from persistent fatigue, weakened immune system and respiratory issues to memory loss and life-altering neurological conditions—often misdiagnosed or overlooked entirely. Every body responds differently, but for many, the consequences are real, serious, and deeply disruptive.
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Location
Located in Central Illinois, serving the surrounding 350 mile radius (and beyond as needed)
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