#DetectionDogs
What a cool story - wildlife #DetectionDogs have been trained to sniff out the #lizard that tops Australia's list of most-threatened #reptiles, and they are finding them! These dogs are a more successful than any other method of searching. 🦎🦎🐕
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Earless dragons were presumed extinct in Australia – now Daisy and Kip have sniffed out 13 of them
Zoos Victoria wildlife detection dogs uncovered the ‘bloody gorgeous’ reptiles in return for treats and cuddles
www.theguardian.com
April 8, 2025 at 6:25 AM
That bright orange gear isn't just for looks - it's part of the magic! Love seeing everyone preparing their truffle hunting gear 🐾

#WorkingDogs #DetectionDogs #TruffleDogSchool #TruffleDogDailyDig
✨ Winter Wonder Series: Day 2 ✨
Gathering our magical truffle hunting tools today! Like a wizard preparing their special items, each piece of gear signals to our dogs that adventure awaits.

#truffledogs #rplus
December 2, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Happy #ConservationDogDay from our pack of wildlife detection dogs!

We 🎉 our current #DetectionDogs while also remembering the "tailblazers" like our late Alli, who opened the door to this field & methodology. 🥲

📸 Alli on assignment in CA for noninvasive pine marten research, 2006.
January 20, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Wildlife crime detection dog Henry featured on BBC Crimewatch Live recently, with trainer Louise Wilson revealing his backstory. Read more about Henry here, and watch the Crimewatch Live film as Henry searches for bird remains.
www.henharrierday.uk/news/bbc-cri...

#wildlifecrime #detectiondogs
BBC Crimewatch With Detection Dog Henry | Hen Harrier Action
Wildlife crime detection dog Henry featured in a recent episode of BBC Crimewatch Live, in an interview with dog trainer Louise Wilson. Read more and watch here.
www.henharrierday.uk
April 7, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Not only can dogs use their powerful noses to detect scents to help humanity, but they do it because they love humans: www.rd.com/list/things-... #dogs #detectiondogs #nose
11 Things Dogs Can Smell That Humans Can’t
Dogs are truly heroes—not that you needed any convincing.
www.rd.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Why use detection dogs to survey for wildlife? Research suggests they are 96% effective!

Learn more on our Wildlife Detection Dogs online course.

#ecology #detectiondogs #science 🧪 🌍

courses.biologicalrecording.co.uk/courses/wild...
Wildlife Detection Dogs
A dog’s sense of smell is at least 100,000 times more sensitive than ours. Learn about working with detection dog handlers to locate scats, nests and animal carcasses with Louise Wilson in this Skills For Ecology course.
courses.biologicalrecording.co.uk
January 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"Air extracted from sealed shipping containers can be analyzed by detection dogs with almost 98% accuracy, allowing authorities to identify containers carrying illegal wildlife products without opening them or disrupting port operations."
🐕‍🦺👃🏼📦🦁🐯 #DetectionDogs #Smell #Wildlife #Trafficking
Sniffer dogs can detect wildlife trafficking via shipping container air samples
Adelaide University researchers have shown that pairing sniffer dogs with a simple air-sampling device could dramatically improve the detection of illegally trafficked wildlife hidden inside shipping ...
phys.org
February 23, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Today Eric Burchell was interviewed again for the English magazine the Field about gundogs.The pictures below show his contribution to an article about his company ACT, Advanced Canine Technologies, the detectiondogs and the use of dog-cameras in one of the research projects many years ago.
January 29, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Excitedly working on our final little edits for my first ever picture book, which I'm co-writing with Detection Dogs for Conservation's Dr Romane Cristescu!

Can't say exactly what it's about, but can say that Zorro is unimpressed that it's not about him 😊🐶🖼️📗

#picturebook #detectiondogs #STEMbooks
October 29, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Meet the #DetectionDogs and scientists making Aussie wind farms safer for bats!

www.batcon.org/sniffing-out...
Sniffing Out Solutions
Meet the detection dogs and scientists making Aussie wind farms safer for bats.
www.batcon.org
June 10, 2026 at 2:57 AM
An excellent podcast episode from K9 Conservationists, released in April 2022, featuring Mary Wykstra from Action for Cheetahs in Kenya, discussing conservation detection dogs.

k9conservationists.org/action-for-c...

#detectiondogs
#conservation
#podcast
Action for Cheetahs with Mary Wykstra | K9 Conservationists
k9conservationists.org
June 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Learning how scent moves can make a huge difference in training and on the field in search and rescue. Curious to know more? Check out this article: nosework.huntersheart.com/2019/12/26/s....

#DetectionDogs #ScentWork #SARTraining #CanineScience #SearchAndRescue #ScentTheory
Scent Theory: How Scent Cones Move, Hunters Heart Scent Detection and Medical Alert Training
Scent is a moving target, carried and distorted by the wind. As a handler, one of the most challenging parts of your job is figuring out how to help your sniffer dog get to where they need to be to…
nosework.huntersheart.com
November 18, 2024 at 10:58 PM
March 31, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Trained dogs can sniff out invasive pests in forests: Trained dogs detect invasive spotted lanternfly egg masses, outperforming humans in complex forest environments.

#InvasiveSpecies #DetectionDogs #SpottedLanternfly #ForestConservation #BiodiversityProtection #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap #Earth
Trained dogs can sniff out invasive pests in forests
Trained dogs detect invasive spotted lanternfly egg masses, outperforming humans in complex forest environments.
www.earth.com
January 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Https://marcusbrandel.substack.com/p/your-german-shepard-the-geoarchaeologist

#archaeology
#geoarchaeology
#workingdogs
#caninescience
#dogs
#detectiondogs
#humanremainsdetectiondogs
#AHRDD
March 15, 2026 at 6:05 AM