Licenses & Credentials   OCHOA-Narcotic Detector Dog service is fully licensed by the U.S Drug Enforcement Agency and the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Board to train dogs in Narcotic and Currency Detection.   Rudy Ochoa, owner and trainer, has years of experience with narcotic detector dogs including 3 years as a supervisor with U.S. Customs Department of the Treasury-Canine Division. Rudy Ochoa received training at The Canine Enforcement Training Center in Front Royal, Virginia-the only training academy recognized internationally.   The Drug Enforcement Agency licensing allows OCHOA-NDD to possess and use the true illicit drugs such as Marijuana, Cocaine, Crack, and Heroin in the training of a narcotic detection dog. In order to obtain DEA licensing, OCHOA-NDD had to complete intensive licensing requirements through the Texas Department Of Public Safety Private Security Board. Requirements are to pass a Criminal History Check conducted by The Federal Bureau of Investigation and master the Owner/Manager Exam. The DEA license is only issued to individuals who can illustrate proper qualifications in the field of narcotic detection. Licensing procedures requires the applicant to provide a full disclosure to DEA  of drugs that will be utilized.

How Do Drug & Currency Detection Dogs Work? / Who Uses Drug & Currency Detection Dogs? These highly intelligent canines go through intensive training and behavioral programs where they learn to detect Cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana, and Currency. A dog's sense of smell is almost 1500 times more sensitive than a human's sense of smell. By repetition and the reward system the dogs learn to perform their specific work tasks.     The search and detect operation is presently utilized by the U.S. Customs Department and other law enforcement agencies. Governments and industries worldwide use this method for its high rate of efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness. Companies and educational institutions constantly strive to maintain a drug free environment, and random inspections as described above have created a strong psychological deterrent to those using or dealing drugs.