Poaching stinks. Let's sniff it out.

We are leading the charge against wildlife trafficking, training dogs to detect snares, firearms, ivory, pangolin scales and illegal bush meat.

A short leash for invasive plant species

We train dogs to nose out specific plant species — a critical skill where disease or one invasive species can wreak havoc on the rest of the ecosystem.

About

Handler with detection dog in field

We are an experienced, exciting and pioneering freelance consultancy that uses dogs to detect an assortment of scents in a variety of wildlife detection roles. Our professional and friendly service allows for a quicker, less invasive, more innovative way of wildlife searching for conservation, ecology and poaching prevention.

Our training methods are at the forefront of conservation detection dog work. We use positive reinforcement techniques backed by the latest scientific research to develop highly effective detection teams.

Detection dogs can cover large areas quickly, reducing survey time and costs significantly. Our methods are non-invasive and ethical, causing minimal disturbance to wildlife and their habitats.

From initial consultation through to deployment and reporting, we provide a complete wildlife detection solution. Our dogs are trained to detect a wide range of target species and materials.

We work closely with conservation organisations, universities, government agencies, and NGOs worldwide to deliver effective wildlife detection programmes tailored to each project's unique needs.

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Our Services

Conservation K9 provides specially trained wildlife detection dogs, handlers and trainers to aid your conservation efforts. We work on a variety of conservation projects from the smallest assistance to flagship programmes worldwide. We provide a professional and efficient approach to all your wildlife detection needs.

Educational Services

We offer bespoke services for educational institutions, providing engaging workshops and talks about conservation detection dogs.

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Wildlife Detection & Monitoring

Discover where species live, how many there are, and monitor their populations using our specially trained detection dogs.

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Wildlife Crime Detection

Dogs trained to detect illegal poach as well as contraband, helping to protect endangered species from wildlife crime.

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Biosecurity Detection

Biosecurity dog teams to help detect and prevent the spread of invasive species that threaten native ecosystems.

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Training and Consultancy

Professional training and consultancy to refresh the skills of dogs and handlers or assist in setting up detection dog programmes.

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Contraband Detection

Training and consultancy for all types of substance and contraband detection, supporting law enforcement and conservation efforts.

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Our Friends and Associates

Meet some of our friends and associates.

Green Dogs
ISCP
ICAN
Association of INTO Dogs
UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter
Professional Member PPN
The DWA
Working Dogs for Conservation
Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Hartpury
ABTC Member Organisation
British Hedgehog Preservation Society
Rogue Detection Teams
North Wales Mammal Group
People's Trust for Endangered Species

Testimonials

I had the pleasure to participate with my dog in February at my first conservation detection training with Louise Wilson of Conservation K9 consultancy organised by Stéphanie Michenaud. Louise is not only a great professional but also an exceptional person; her learning method is, as the same time, controlled, precise and respectful of people and dogs. Louise take individual personalities of both human and dogs into consideration. Her process of training enables the dyad to learn with high efficiency and also with great pleasure. I fully intend to continue the complete training with Louise in order to be able with my dog to join, if possible, a detection project. I had a great time and my dog too during this first training course and I am impatient to do more.
— Catherine Sadoun-Haillard argos-homanimal.com
Louise and her team provided an outstanding wildlife detection service for our conservation project. Their professionalism and the accuracy of their detection dogs exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended for any conservation organisation.
— Conservation Project Manager
The training programme delivered by Conservation K9 was comprehensive and tailored perfectly to our needs. Louise's expertise in detection dog training is unmatched, and her passion for wildlife conservation shines through in everything she does.
— Wildlife Trust Representative

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