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How Accurate are Search Dogs? – Part 2: Scent Discrimination Dogs

Dog Behavior, Scent, Search Dog /

This is the second part of a series on the accuracy of search dogs.  Part 1 looked at Area Detection Dogs. Types of Scent Discrimination Dogs A scent discrimination dog is trained to follow and/or identify the scent of an individual person or animal.  These dogs are described as scent-specific.  In most cases the search […]

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When NOT to Use a Tracking Dog to Find a Lost Dog

Dog Behavior, Human Behavior, Scent, Search Dog, Surveillance (e.g. trail camera), Trapping /

The idea of using a tracking dog to find a lost dog is very compelling, but most people who pursue this option do not have a good understanding of how a tracking (or trailing) dog works.  In some cases a tracking dog CAN provide useful information for locating a lost dog such as confirming sightings or

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