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Every training aid accounted
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How does DogBase track K9 training aids?

DogBase tracks every training aid from issue to disposal. Each aid has its own page with its details, a QR label, every training and action it was used in, and a full history timeline. Issue, transfer, and return are recorded with location, authorizing officer, and witness. Inspections and disposal are logged on the same history, and disposed aids become read-only. Expiry and check reminders fire before an aid lapses, and inventory reports export to Excel or CSV.

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A sign-out sheet can't tell you where an aid has been.

When an aid goes missing, expires on a shelf, or comes up in an audit, the answer usually lives in a clipboard, a handler's memory, and a box in the back of the truck. None of it ties the aid to the sessions it was used in. A record that keeps custody and usage together can.

Sign-out sheets vs. DogBase Inventory

What changes when every aid lives next to the dogs and records that use it.

Sign-out sheets and spreadsheetsWith DogBase Inventory
Aids signed out on a clipboard, if anyone remembersIssue, transfer, and return recorded with location, authorizing officer, and witness
No link between an aid and the sessions it was used inEvery aid lists each training and action it was used in
Expiry dates found when someone picks up the aidExpiry and check reminders before an aid lapses
Inspections noted somewhere, by someoneInspection results and disposal records on the aid's history
Old entries crossed out or quietly overwrittenDisposed aids become read-only, so their record can't change
Labels written by hand and peeling off the jarQR labels that open the aid's record, printed one at a time or in a batch
An audit means rebuilding the register by handRegister, Activity Log, Usage, and Audit Report, exported to Excel or CSV

What DogBase Inventory tracks.

Inventory Overview

See what's expired, due for a check, or running low at a glance, plus what's coming due and which aids get used most.

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DogBase Inventory overview showing expired, due soon and in service training aids, items needing attention, and odors running low
Chain of Custody

Issue, transfer, and return aids with location, authorizing officer, witness, and a note. Every movement stays on the aid's history.

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DogBase training aid record with QR label, Used In sessions, and chain of custody history showing who issued it and when
Used In

Handlers record which aids they used right inside a training or action. Each aid lists every session it was part of.

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DogBase training aid record with QR label, Used In sessions, and chain of custody history showing who issued it and when
Inspections & Disposal

Record inspection results and disposal. Retire an aid and link it to its replacement. Disposed aids lock, so their record can't change.

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DogBase Inventory item list filtered by training aids, dog gear, handler gear and unit equipment, with expiry and check dates
Reminders & QR Labels

Expiry and check reminders for every aid. Print QR labels one at a time or in a batch, so the aid in your hand opens its own record.

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DogBase training aid record with QR label, Used In sessions, and chain of custody history showing who issued it and when
Inventory Reports

Register, Activity Log, Usage, and Audit Report, exported to Excel or CSV. Item PDFs for a single aid when someone asks.

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DogBase Inventory item list filtered by training aids, dog gear, handler gear and unit equipment, with expiry and check dates
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01. Custody, Not Just a Count

Every movement has a name on it.

Issue an aid, transfer it, or return it, and DogBase records where it went, who authorized it, and who witnessed it. Inspection results and disposal records land on the same timeline. So when a supervisor, auditor, or certifying body asks where an aid has been, you open one page instead of rebuilding the story from sign-out sheets.

I have been using this app for over a year for all my trainings and deployments. Robert E., True West K9 Detection Services
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Working Dog Disciplines
Why choose us

Built for programs that answer for their aids.

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Aids tied to the work
Each aid shows every training and action it was used in. Insights filter by item, type, and odor, so you can see how a dog performs on a specific aid.
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Nothing expires on the shelf
Expiry and check reminders fire before an aid lapses, and the Overview shows what's expired, due, or running low across the whole inventory.
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Access that matches responsibility
Admins add, edit, and dispose of items. Members record inspections, handle custody, and retire items. Usage records follow the data visibility settings you already have.
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On the same record as training
Inventory lives in the same account as your dogs, sessions, and health records. Changes show up in the activity feed, and nothing sits in a separate binder.
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Explore the Platform

Custom Type Builder
Groups
Analytics
THE STRUCTURE BEHIND EVERY LOG
Define once. Log it a thousand times.

Every training type and action type your team uses is built in the Custom Type Builder. Define the fields, scoring, and outcomes your discipline actually needs, and every handler logs against the same structure every time.

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Custom Type Builder
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REPORTS & PLANS

Hand over the register, not a box of sheets.

Inventory reports include the Register, Activity Log, Usage, and Audit Report, with Excel and CSV export. Item PDFs and QR label PDFs print one at a time or as a batch. The Handler plan includes up to 15 items. Custody tracking starts on Team, and transfers, inspection results, and disposal records come with Unit and above.

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What K9 professionals say about DogBase

From search and detection to service and sport, K9 professionals worldwide use DogBase to log faster, train smarter, and stay mission-ready.
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Jillian S.
3PK9
DogBase has been a great resource to be able to customize record keeping for my K9. I love how I can tweak the format and features as I go and can have everything in one place if needed to access. But what I've really appreciated more than anything has been the customer support in helping me set up a good logging system for my dogs and learn how to utilize the program more efficiently. They have helped me with every question I've had and even put the time into drafting templates for the training/action type to help me get started. That alone made a huge difference that set them apart from other programs out there that offer record keeping.
I have been using this app for over a year for all my trainings and deployments. The app is very easy to navigate and easily customizable. The AI summary is a very useful tool.
Andrew R.
TEXSAR
DogBase has become an important part of my work as a HRD K9 handler with Murphy. It provides a simple, reliable way to document training, deployments, and performance over time, giving me confidence that every session contributes to Murphy's long-term development and operational readiness. For K9 handlers committed to excellence, accountability, and continual improvement, it is a valuable platform that supports both the working dog and the mission we serve.
Roger S
Club Peeps
New to the working dog community little did we know training and caring for a working dog is a significant undertaking. Dogbase has improved our training and results with consistent sessions, not as much for the dog but me it’s a new adventure for me and Dogbase is a big part of our training now. Thank you for taking the time to design a database program to help organize and see the weaknesses to address. As my journey with a working dog grows so will my learning, adjustment and growth.
DogBase is making the administrative side of detection logs that much more efficient. I enjoy the clean and simple-to-use interface and the ability to submit logs on the go through mobile. Being able to print log reports helped to streamline my process. I like that DogBase staff are constantly working to make the program better and improve accessibility. Customer support is quick to respond and fast to problem solve and help with whatever is needed.
While I am still introducing myself to the software, it has already shown its potential for replacing logbooks entirely for myself and others on my team. Not only is it one less item to keep track but the simplicity makes it more motivating to complete logbooks.
I am loving using Dogbase! It is providing such great value in training my dogs and I plan to continue to use it for as long as I possibly can. I love the amount of information that you are able to log for each training session. Before, I was using the old school notebook method for keeping track of my training sessions. Now, with using Dogbase, I have access to SO many more variables that I wouldn't have normally thought to log before that can possibly make a difference in future training sessions.
DogBase is one of the few K9 logs that caters specifically to Search and Rescue (SAR). I am a relatively new user, but impressed by the amount of versatility it has to offer. I've used other K9 logs in the past, but they were focused on Law Enforcement and were not as detailed for SAR work, as is DogBase. Detailed record keeping is essential if you want to learn to identify the good and the bad in your training routines and to maintain your credibility as a search team. In my opinion, DogBase does the job.
Nadine R
GPSK9s
I am so glad that I was invited to "test" this. I dreaded doing my logbooks and couldn't find an easy method. This platform is easy and so far all updates have made it easier and clear to fill out. I hope that we can continue to use it. I also like that I can check on more of my own team members and what training they are logging.
Curtis D
SAR Unit
So far it's been a great app. Starting to switch completely over to it.
Absolutely love this application. Such ease of use and able to track everything. Same format for all trainings and love the information added based on time and location. This will be a game changer in record keeping for SAR dogs.
I was tired of using Excel spreadsheets where I had to remember all the information when I was finally able to sit down and enter it. I like DogBase because I can use my phone and fill it out during training while all the information is fresh. It's easy to go down the list and fill out each part and in the end I have all the information I want to keep track of for my HR and Airscent K9.
Aaron T
MOCSAR
I have tried a lot of different ways to track my training for my Search and Recovery dogs. DOG BASE is by far the best and easiest to use. Love it!
Christian H
Mark9 SAR
I am enjoying the app. It's easy to use and apt to great features, especially the weather part of it.

K9 training aid inventory: frequently asked questions

Can DogBase track narcotics and explosives training aids?
What does chain of custody look like in DogBase?
How do handlers record which aids they used?
Which plans include Inventory?
Can we export our inventory for an audit?

DogBase records training aid custody and usage. Storage, licensing, and handling requirements for training aids are set by your agency and the regulations that apply to it.

Know where every aid is before someone asks.

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Chain of custody, inspections, expiry reminders, and usage on every session. Reports ready for supervisors, auditors, and certifying bodies.

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