The Nose Knows: Life as a Private Investigator (with a K9 Twist)

Let’s get something straight — this isn’t your typical detective story. I’m not lurking in alleyways with a trench coat and a notepad. I’m a California licensed private investigator and the lead handler for a highly trained narcotics K9 team. My name’s Amy, and I run Doerner Investigations & K9 Detection, also known as California Detection Dog Services — where we blend instinct, experience, and elite canine training to uncover what others miss.

Two Powerful Services. One Relentless Mission.
At Doerner Investigations & K9 Detection, we provide two distinct but complementary services — each designed to bring the truth to light and keep people safe.

Private Investigation: The Truth Is My Business
As a female private investigator in a traditionally male-dominated field, I bring something different to the table: intuition with teeth. My work is about solving real-world problems with discretion, professionalism, and a relentless pursuit of facts.

Some of our PI specialties include:

• Internal theft and fraud investigations
• Workers’ compensation and insurance claims
• Background and pre-employment checks
• Domestic and family matters
• Surveillance and asset tracking
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If something’s off, I’ll find it. Whether it’s an employee quietly bleeding your business dry, or a personal matter shrouded in half-truths, my job is to cut through the noise — no sugar-coating, no wasted time.

K9 Narcotics Detection: Let the Dogs Do the Talking
Now let’s talk about the real nose in the business. I work side-by-side with highly trained narcotics detection dogs — including a razor-sharp Belgian Malinois and a black Labrador with a nose like no other. These dogs are trained to detect the presence of controlled substances and firearms in homes, businesses, schools, rehab facilities, vehicles, and airports.

K9 Detection isn’t about catching people. It’s about protecting them.
Here’s the hard truth: substance abuse doesn’t always show itself until it’s too late. Maybe your teen is acting different. Maybe an employee is putting everyone at risk. Maybe you know something’s going on — but can’t prove it. That’s where we come in.

Our K9 Detection services can help:

• Concerned parents verify if drugs are present in their homes
• Families stage early interventions before addiction takes root
• Employers maintain safe, drug-free workplaces
• Schools and treatment centers ensure compliance and safety
• Real estate professionals and landlords keep properties clean and legal

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The stakes? Sometimes, they’re life and death:
We’ve seen cases where our K9s alerted families to hidden narcotics that parents didn’t even know existed in the home. That discovery led to life-saving interventions. You can’t fix what you can’t find — and our dogs find it.

Why Both Services Matter
Both sides of the business serve one goal:
Truth and safety. Whether we’re investigating financial fraud or sweeping a job site for hidden narcotics, we’re here to uncover what’s hidden, protect what matters, and give our clients the clarity they need to move forward.

I didn’t get into this line of work for the drama. I do it because people need answers. They need certainty. And sometimes, they need someone who won’t look away when things get messy.

So, whether you’re dealing with a shady employee, a family crisis, or you just know in your gut something’s wrong — let’s talk.