An experimental assessment of detection dog ability to locate great crested newts (Triturus cristatus) at distance and through soil
Detection dogs are increasingly used to locate cryptic wildlife species, but their use for
amphibians is still rather underexplored. In the present paper we focus on the great crested …
amphibians is still rather underexplored. In the present paper we focus on the great crested …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of auditory distraction on learning and task performance in working dogs
Distractions that lead to performance deficits in working dogs can be life-threatening to the
dog, its handler, and others. To reduce the impact of extraneous stimuli, distractors that are …
dog, its handler, and others. To reduce the impact of extraneous stimuli, distractors that are …
Diving in nose first: The influence of unfamiliar search scale and environmental context on the search performance of volunteer conservation detection dog–handler …
Simple Summary Conservation detection dogs (CDDs) are trained to locate biological
material from plants and animals of interest to conservation efforts and are often more …
material from plants and animals of interest to conservation efforts and are often more …
Scent of a frog: Can conservation detection dogs be used to locate endangered amphibians in the wild?
DJ Gilbert, MJL Magrath, L Edwards… - … Science and Practice, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In recent years, the potential to locate endangered animals using scent trained detection
dogs (conservation detection dogs) has gained attention. Among vertebrates, conservation …
dogs (conservation detection dogs) has gained attention. Among vertebrates, conservation …
Conservation detection dogs: A critical review of efficacy and methodology
B McKeague, C Finlay, N Rooney - Ecology and Evolution, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Conservation detection dogs (CDD) use their exceptional olfactory abilities to assist a wide
range of conservation projects through the detection of target specimens or species. CDD …
range of conservation projects through the detection of target specimens or species. CDD …
On the trail of a critically endangered fungus: A world-first application of wildlife detection dogs to fungal conservation
Plant and animal conservation have benefited from the assistance of wildlife detection dogs
(WDDs) since 1890, but their application to fungal conservation has not been trialed. In a …
(WDDs) since 1890, but their application to fungal conservation has not been trialed. In a …
[HTML][HTML] Hopping from one species to another–Training requirements of frog generalist detection dogs
N Hodgens, N Rutter, C Hauser, D Gilbert… - Applied Animal …, 2024 - Elsevier
Wildlife detection dog teams have been widely demonstrated to be a highly sensitive and
effective monitoring method. Sourcing suitable samples of target species with which to train …
effective monitoring method. Sourcing suitable samples of target species with which to train …
Corrigendum to: Phylogenetics of the skyhoppers (Kosciuscola) of the Australian Alps: Evolutionary and conservation implications
The true biodiversity of Australia's alpine and subalpine endemics is unknown. Genetic
studies to date have focused on sub-regions and restricted taxa, but even so, indicate deep …
studies to date have focused on sub-regions and restricted taxa, but even so, indicate deep …
[PDF][PDF] Detection dogs provide a powerful method for conservation surveys
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A Critical Review of the Use of Wildlife Conservation Canines in Species-at-Risk Research
Dogs as research assistants in wildlife conservation have been used since the twentieth
century. The experimental and quasi-experimental research on their efficiency, accuracy …
century. The experimental and quasi-experimental research on their efficiency, accuracy …