Identifying suitable detection dogs

Jamieson, La Toya J.; Baxter, Greg; Murray, Peter

doi:10.1016/j.applanim.2017.06.010

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“…This model of preparing and deploying scent detection dogs is one in which organizations select and train dogs sourced from animal shelters or rescue organizations. Typically, organizations evaluate potential dogs based on key characteristics/traits suggested to be important for scent detection work, such as "energetic" and "excessive play drive" (Conservation Canines, n.d.; for a review of identifying suitable detection dogs, see Jamieson, Baxter, & Murray, 2017). Most often, candidate dogs are adopted by the organization and are housed and trained at a designated training facility, in which experts or trainers handle deployment.…”

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Factors that may affect the success of scent detection dogs: Exploring non-conventional models of preparation and deployment

Byosiere¹,

Feng²,

Rutter³

2019

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In the target article titled "Behavioral and Cognitive Factors That Affect the Success of Scent Detection Dogs," Troisi and colleagues highlight several challenges associated with scent detection dog preparation and deployment. Traditionally, scent detection dogs have been bred, raised, and trained at designated training facilities. More recently, several organizations, primarily in the conservation detection industry, have employed nonconventional models of scent detection dog selection and preparation. In this commentary, we highlight three of these nonconventional models: the community-based model, in which community members and their privately owned dogs are trained for deployment; the community-fostered model, in which puppies live with foster families during training; and the shelter-based model, in which dogs are sourced from shelters and rescues. We generally discuss these approaches and emphasize various benefits for both the dogs and the organizations. Finally, we explore the possibility that different models of scent detection selection, preparation, and deployment may support scientific opportunities for a better understanding of the ideal qualities of a detection dog-handler team.

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Factors that may affect the success of scent detection dogs: Exploring non-conventional models of preparation and deployment

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Feng²,

Rutter³

2019

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“…To maximise the likelihood of wildlife detection dog success the correct dog must firstly be selected and properly trained. Traits which are important wildlife detection dog characteristics are: a medium sized, agile and highly athletic individual that is highly play/food motivated, yet poorly motivated to chase other animals; and is highly intelligent and independent, yet obedient working off-leash (Jamieson et al 2017). Individuals meeting these criteria can be found in a variety of breeds (Jamieson et al 2017).…”

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“…Traits which are important wildlife detection dog characteristics are: a medium sized, agile and highly athletic individual that is highly play/food motivated, yet poorly motivated to chase other animals; and is highly intelligent and independent, yet obedient working off-leash (Jamieson et al 2017). Individuals meeting these criteria can be found in a variety of breeds (Jamieson et al 2017). Certain breeds such as Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds and English Springer Spaniels, however, are typically favoured for detection work (Rooney & Bradshaw 2004;Maejima et al 2007;Jezierski et al 2014).…”

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“…Some of these traits include knowledge of dog behaviour and body language, and training principles; trust in their dogs' behaviours, especially working indications; strong work ethic; knowledgeable in target species ecology; and ability to read and understand influential environmental conditions, such as wind direction (Rebmann et al 2000;Jamieson et al 2018a). A successful and compatible wildlife detection dog team is therefore created from the careful selection of both dog and handler, and the continued training and evaluation of their working performance (Hurt & Smith 2009;Jamieson et al 2017;2018a).…”

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“…A wildlife detection dog team's performance, however, is dependent on many factors including: the dog selected (Svartberg & Forkman 2002;Sinn et al 2010;Jamieson et al 2017), their handler (Gutzwiller 1990;Rebmann et al 2000;Hurt & Smith 2009;Jamieson et al 2018a,b), and the weather conditions they are worked in (Wright & Thomson 2005;Greatbatch et al 2015). As a result, wildlife detection dog success is likely specific to the individual working team, their survey location and environment, and time/season.…”

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Improving wildlife detection dog team selection and training

Jamieson¹

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J 2019, 'Can handlers be their dog's lie detectors? Don't believe those puppy eyes', Applied Animal Behaviour Science (Re-submitted June 2019under review). Other publications during candidature No other publications. Contributions by others to the thesis No contributions by others. Statement of parts of the thesis submitted to qualify for the award of another degree No works submitted towards another degree have been included in this thesis.

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Domesticating olfaction: Dog breeds, including scent hounds, have reduced cribriform plate morphology relative to wolves

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The Anatomical Record

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The domestic dog is assumed by nearly everyone to be the consummate smeller. Within the species Canis familiaris individual breeds, such as the bloodhound or beagle, are known as olfactory stars. These are "scent breeds," a grouping variably defined as a genetic clade or breed class commonly used for scent detection tasks. Previous work suggests that the dog has a more robust olfactory anatomy than many mammal species. Now we undertake a closer investigation of the dog's olfactory system, both in relationship to its closest wild relatives, the wolf and coyote, and across individual breeds. First, we seek to resolve whether the dog has lost olfactory capacity through its domestication from the wolf lineage. Second, we test the inertial lore that among dogs, "scent breeds," have a superior olfactory facility. As a measure of relative olfactory capacity, we look to the cribriform plate (CP), a bony cup in the posterior nasal cavity perforated by passageways for all olfactory nerve bundles streaming from the periphery to the brain. Using high-resolution computed tomography (CT) scans and digital quantification, we compare relative CP size in 46 dog breeds, the coyote and gray wolf. Results show the dog has a reduced CP surface area relative to the wolf and coyote. Moreover, we found no significant differences between CP size of "scent" and "non-scent" breeds. Our study suggests that the dog lost olfactory capacity as a result of domestication and this loss was not recovered in particular breed groupings through directed artificial selection for increased olfactory facility.

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Identifying suitable detection dogs

Cited by 61 publications

References 74 publications

Factors that may affect the success of scent detection dogs: Exploring non-conventional models of preparation and deployment

Factors that may affect the success of scent detection dogs: Exploring non-conventional models of preparation and deployment

Improving wildlife detection dog team selection and training

Domesticating olfaction: Dog breeds, including scent hounds, have reduced cribriform plate morphology relative to wolves

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