Meet Your Gluten Detection Service Dog Trainer
Hi, I'm Deb Duvall, owner and trainer of Gluten Detected Service Dogs, where I help owner handlers train their own gluten detection, allergen detection, and specialized scent detection service dogs.
My passion for training animals began long before I started working with scent detection dogs. I began training horses as a child, where I learned the importance of patience, consistency, communication, and trust. Today, those same principles guide my approach to detection dog training and help me build confident working partnerships between dogs and their handlers.
My personal health journey, including recovering from Lyme disease and living with Alpha-gal syndrome, ultimately led me to specialize in gluten detection service dog training. Combining my lifelong experience training animals with my firsthand understanding of chronic illness has given me a unique perspective on the independence, confidence, and added layer of protection a well trained detection service dog can provide.
Why This Work Is Personal to Me
My personal journey inspired me to take my lifelong animal training experience to the next level and specialize in professional scent detection and gluten detection service dog training.
I have battled Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome, and recovering from Lyme disease was one of the most challenging experiences of my life. There were times when I wondered if I would ever feel like myself again. Regaining my health took patience, determination, and a willingness to keep searching for answers.
Living with chronic health conditions has given me a firsthand understanding of how exhausting it can be to constantly worry about what you're eating, where your food comes from, and how even a small exposure can affect your body.
That experience changed the direction of my life.
When I discovered the incredible abilities of scent detection dogs, I saw the difference they could make for people facing similar challenges. Through specialized scent detection training, dogs can learn to recognize specific target odors and alert their handlers when those odors are present. For people managing gluten, food allergens, or other trained scent targets, a detection service dog can provide an additional layer of protection while supporting greater confidence and independence.
Today, my goal is to help others build that same partnership with their own dog. Every client I work with is more than just another training program they are someone looking for answers, greater independence, and a better quality of life. Having walked my own difficult path, I understand how meaningful that journey can be.
My Training Philosophy
I use positive reinforcement service dog training methods that focus on building trust, confidence, and clear communication between dog and handler. My approach to scent detection training is designed to help dogs learn reliable detection skills while maintaining enthusiasm and confidence in their work.
My goal is not only to help train the dog, but also to teach owner handlers how to understand, support, and continue building their dog’s skills over time. By teaching you how to train and work with your own service dog, you become an active part of the training process and develop the skills needed to maintain your dog’s training long term.
Training is provided virtually through live Zoom sessions, allowing owner handlers to participate in online service dog training from anywhere in the United States. Each training program is personalized to the individual dog, handler, and goals of the team.
What I Help Clients Do
Through my personalized service dog training program, I help owner handlers develop the scent detection, public access, and handling skills needed to build a reliable working partnership with their dog. Training goals may include:
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Gluten and allergen scent detection skills
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Alert and all-clear behaviors
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Confidence in daily routines
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Public access foundations
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A stronger working partnership with their dog
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Ready to Learn More?
If you are interested in gluten detection service dog training, the first step is scheduling a consultation.
