About Detection Dogs SA
Detection Dogs SA specialises in truffle hunting, biosecurity surveillance, and conservation detection. We are dedicated to training and utilising detection dogs for these specific services, ensuring the highest level of expertise and reliability in our operations.
Our Specialised Services
Truffle
Hunting
Biosecurity
Surveillance
Conservation
Detection
Training
Services
Meet the Team
Director
Warren Rogers
After completing a Bachelor of Science in Marine and Environmental Biology, a world revolving around ocean life beckoned for Warren before a change in careers led him to fulltime work within the amazing sensory capabilities of man’s best friend. Having worked as a detection dog handler and trainer within Law Enforcement for over 15 years, has allowed Warren to learn from some of the world’s top detection dog trainers and enhance his contemporary skills with the latest methodologies. Warren has further increased his knowledge by attending numerous seminars, canine behavioural courses and being invited to be a guest presenter during national detection dog workshops.
Warren has a strong passion for all things canine and utilising their incredible untapped abilities whether protecting the environment, food and eco-tourism or in the up-coming medical detection field.
Director
Dean Poletta
Dean’s love of working with dogs was the catalyst for his career taking a turn into the detection space in early 2011. With over 13 years experience training and handling detection dogs in multiple capabilities and disciplines for both detection Dogs SA and the Police, Dean’s knowledge and enthusiasm for scent detection is reflected in the high quality of canines he works and trains. More recently, Dean’s passion for protecting South Australian industry from biosecurity risks has further enhanced his knowledge and skills in the detection field.
Dean has increased his knowledge by attending training courses, numerous seminars, canine behavioural training and being invited to be a guest presenter during national detection dog workshops
Di French
Di began her career as a Police Officer with SA Police before joining Australian Customs (now Border Force) in 2005, where she worked as a Narcotics Detector Dog Handler. This role required precision, integrity, and the highest operational standards while working alongside highly trained detector dogs in demanding environments.
She went on to spend three years training her own canine partner
Jax, in search and rescue before transitioning into truffle detection.
This phase of her career was refined through hands-on work with the experienced professionals at Detection Dogs SA. Di continually strives to expand her canine handling expertise across multiple disciplines, including biosecurity detection—an area of critical
importance in South Australia.
Di is committed to building strong, meaningful partnerships with her dogs, founded on trust, motivation and enjoyment. Ensuring that each dog genuinely loves their work is central to her approach and underpins the reliable, professional detection outcomes she aims to deliver.
Our Commitment to Excellence
At Detection Dogs SA, we are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our services. Our team is dedicated to upholding the highest quality standards, ensuring that our clients receive the most reliable and effective detection dog solutions available.