In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Lindsay Ware of Science Dogs of New England about breed selection for unique uses, big game tracking, and more!

Science Highlight: Effects of learning an increasing number of odors on olfactory learning, memory and generalization in detection dogs

• Different dogs place different priorities that we really have to be on top of

How do you start training a dog for tracking?

• Similar to the conservation world with hides, but instead they are mock trails using animal blood or animal hooves
• The goal is to not be 100% realistic, but to be able to gradually increase the difficulty
• Train alongside an experienced dog

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Last Track: Trailer - YouTube

United Blood Trackers

Tracking Dogs for Finding Wounded Deer

Where to find Lindsay Ware: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Tracking Facebook

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