Bat and bird carcass detection dogs
Bat and bird carcass detection dogs
Bat and bird carcass detection dogs
Dogs are proving repeatedly to be more accurate, efficient and effective at locating bat and small bird carcasses in comparison to traditional human visual survey methods.
Our dogs can confidently detect all parts of bat and bird carcasses, for example, wing(s) only, skeletal remains and feather spot.
We typically work on wind farms but can also assist on roadside carcass surveys.
Great Crested Newt detection dogs
Bat and bird carcass detection dogs
Bat and bird carcass detection dogs
Our Great crested newt (GCN) detection dogs have been trained on live GCN. We hold a Natural England license to keep GCN in captivity up to one year for the purposes of dog training.
Our dogs have been externally tested by Atkins using wild GCN prior to deployment. All dogs passed the two day trials with 100% results.
Water Vole detection dogs
Bat and bird carcass detection dogs
Participation in research and development projects
Water Vole latrines are often in hard to reach areas along river banks. They can pose a real challenge for conventional surveys to be carried out accurately and safely. This is where our dogs come in, they provide a non invasive and efficient method of search when locating latrines in dense vegetation and difficult areas to access.
Participation in research and development projects
Continuation training and development for dog and handler teams
Participation in research and development projects
Hazel Dormouse detection dogs
We have been involved in this research project since 2020.
Attempts have previously been made to use dogs to detect dormice, but these dogs were trained on nest material. Our dogs have been trained on the actual odour of dormouse. The project is still ongoing but so far we have proven that our dogs can correctly identify a hibernating hazel dormouse and ignore other small mammals that may be found in the same habitat as dormice.
A scientific paper will be released upon completion of this project.
Please contact us if have any ideas for research or new projects.
Continuation training and development for dog and handler teams
Continuation training and development for dog and handler teams
Continuation training and development for dog and handler teams
We are pleased to offer continuation training (CT) for handler and dog development to new or established teams. Our highly experienced handlers have a wealth of knowledge within this sector.
We also offer -
- Dog assessments
- Green dog procurement and training
- Bespoke mentorship programme - coming soon
Contact us for more information and prices
Workshops, demonstrations and educational talks.
Continuation training and development for dog and handler teams
Continuation training and development for dog and handler teams
Workshops
Spend the day with operational conservation detection dogs and their handlers. An insight into the day to day life of these amazing dogs and the work they carry out.
Demonstrations and Educational talks
We work all around the UK offering educational talks and demonstrations for schools, public events and private events.
If you would like us to attend an event please contact us for more information
Each team deployed will have -
- One fully trained and experienced conservation detection dog handler
- A minimum of two fully trained dogs
- Suitable 4x4 vehicle fitted with appropriate and safe crates for dogs. A/C system for welfare purposes and additional safety locks
- First aid kits for humans and canines
- Spill kits
- Required PPE for handlers and canines
- All equipment necessary for data collection and safe handling
- Knowledge of bio-security measures and protocols.
- Extensive lone working policies and risk assessments
We provide our own methodologies and risk assessments when requested by a client, but we can adapt these when necessary.
We are a professional and punctual team, going above and beyond for our clients. We have built up a solid client base over the years.
Please contact us if you have any questions or queries that may have not been answered on this website.