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Detection Dog Services for Ecology & Conservation
At Serenity Scent Work, we specialise in using highly trained detection dogs to support ecological and conservation projects. Our dogs provide a non-invasive, efficient, and highly accurate way to locate target species, environmental indicators, and biosecurity threats in a range of habitats.
Why Use Detection Dogs for Conservation?
Traditional survey methods can be time-consuming, expensive, and sometimes unreliable in challenging environments. Detection dogs offer a fast, precise, and adaptable solution for:
✔ Wildlife Monitoring – Locating threatened or elusive species for research and conservation efforts.
✔ Invasive Species Detection – Identifying pest species before they spread and cause environmental damage.
✔ Scat & Sign Detection – Helping researchers gather critical data on animal populations, diet, and health.
✔ Habitat & Biosecurity Surveys – Supporting land management by detecting fungi, diseases, and environmental hazards.
Our Approach
We work closely with conservation groups, ecologists, biologists, researchers, land managers, local councils and government agencies to develop tailored detection programs suited to specific environmental needs. Our process includes:
🔹 Custom Training – Dogs are trained to detect specific odours relevant to your project.
🔹 Field Deployments – We provide trained dog-handler teams to conduct efficient field surveys.
🔹 Data Collection & Reporting – Our work integrates seamlessly with scientific and conservation efforts to provide reliable data.
Project Examples
Detection teams have contributed to a range of conservation efforts worldwide, including:
🐾 Koala Scat Detection – Supporting habitat assessments and population monitoring.
🐾 Feral Species Detection – Locating invasive predators such as foxes and feral cats in sensitive ecosystems.
🐾 Threatened Plant Surveys – Assisting botanists in locating rare and endangered plant species.
🐾 Biosecurity Monitoring – Identifying pathogens and pests in agricultural and natural environments.
🐾 Wind & Solar Farm Surveys – Supporting environmental impact assessments by detecting wildlife presence and habitat changes.
🐾 Invasive Species Detection – Locating & Identifying invasive weed species like Alligator Weed
Why Choose Serenity Scent Work?
✅ Certified Handlers & Experienced Dogs – Our teams are highly skilled in scent detection
✅ Ethical Dog Training - Our dogs are trained using positive reinforcement, following the LIMA policy
✅ Non-Invasive Methods – Detection dogs minimise environmental disruption compared to traditional survey techniques.
✅ Flexible & Scalable Services – We adapt to different landscapes, species, and conservation goals.