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discussion / Conservation Dogs  / 5 April 2018

Detection dogs used for border control

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Hi community,

We have started a detection dog programme to detect Saiga horn and support border control in Kazakstan. This programme has been started from scratch with mixed results so far and we are interested to learn from others who are using detection dogs to detect wildlife products at borders. Is there anyone who'd be happy to have a chat?

Many thanks

Katrin



Megan Parker
@mnparker
Working Dogs for Conservation (WD4C)

26 April 2018 4:43pm

Hi Katrin,

We are working with Panthera in Kyrgyztan on wildlife trafficking at the border. I believe you may be in touch with the program? We have helped Border patrol layer on snow leopard, argali and saiga as well as falcons.  I would be happy to put you in touch with Aimee Hurt, who has worked there with the teams.  Or you can reach out to Tanya Rosen with Panthera to ask about that program. We are happy to help share experience.

 

Best, Megan