Lithium-ion batteries present a rapidly growing threat across aviation, transportation, warehousing and distribution sectors. Hidden, damaged or illegally shipped batteries can trigger thermal runaway, fires, and catastrophic loss. Our Lithium Battery Detection Dogs (LBDD) provide a proactive, mobile and highly accurate means of detecting lithium batteries—including damaged, compromised or concealed cells—before they enter the supply chain.
At Lupus Canine Support Services, our LBDD capability is delivered by handlers and instructors with backgrounds in military EOD, aviation security, law enforcement and high-risk search operations. Each team is trained to international standards and independently assessed to ensure exceptional operational reliability.
Why Lithium Battery Detection Dogs?
🔥 Mitigate Fire Risk
Identify battery-related hazards before they escalate into heat events, smoke or fire.
🎯 High Accuracy, Rapid Screening
Canines detect the volatile off-gassing signatures associated with damaged, failing or illegal lithium batteries, even when concealed within cargo, parcels, luggage or packaging.
🚫 Non-Intrusive & Completely Passive
Dogs operate without needing to open or disturb items, maintaining chain-of-custody integrity.
🌍 Operational Across Multiple Sectors
Airports, cargo hubs, distribution centres, maritime terminals, postal screening, warehousing and event security.
Training & Capability Development
Our Lithium Battery Detection Dogs undergo a specialist training programme that includes:
🧪 1. Lithium Battery & Thermal Runaway Awareness
Understanding battery types, failure modes, precursors and risk signatures.
📦 2. Detection of Intact, Damaged & Illegally Shipped Batteries
Training on a range of commercial and consumer-grade lithium-ion products.
🔬 3. Off-Gassing Signature Identification
Dogs learn to detect the chemical compounds associated with failing cells.
🚚 4. Operational Search Environments
Real-world training in:
- Air cargo facilities
- Freight warehouses
- Parcels & postal hubs
- Baggage areas & terminals
- Logistics & distribution centres
📝 5. Record Keeping & Compliance
Teams adhere to aviation and logistics industry standards, with full audit trails.
🎓 6. Independent Assessment
Internal assessor oversight plus external accreditation where required.
Training & Capability Development
Cargo & Freight Screening
Large-volume parcel and cargo screening for aviation and ground transport.
Airport & Airside Operations
Pre-flight protection screening, baggage checks, gate and airside sweeps.
Postal & Courier Networks
Detect undeclared lithium batteries entering mail circulation.
🏭 Warehousing & Distribution Centres
Routine sweeps of incoming/outgoing goods or high-risk storage areas.
🎫 Event & Venue Screening
Identify battery-related hazards in electronic devices carried into venues.
Benefits to Your Organisation
✔ Reduce fire risk and liability.
✔ Comply with aviation and postal regulations.
✔ Strengthen safety across your supply chain.
✔ Increase detection capability with minimal disruption.
✔ Deploy rapidly, nationally or internationally.
Our Handlers & Dogs
All LBDD candidates are selected through the Lupus Green Dog Programme, ensuring dogs are:
- Bold and confident without unnecessary aggression
- Highly driven to search for reward
- Able to work around noise, movement, vehicles and machinery
- Social and adaptable in complex operational environments
- Physically fit and capable of sustained searching
- Transport-ready for air, sea and land deployments
Handlers are trained, tested and independently assessed, regardless of existing certifications, ensuring only the most capable teams operate under the Lupus banner.
Ready to strengthen your lithium battery risk management?
Enhance your screening, reduce hazards, and protect your organisation with our specialist canine teams.