About
Skerry Conservation Dogs offers clients a professional dog team to survey for various species of ecological concern, including both protected and invasive species. The utilisation of dogs in these surveys has proved to be exceptionally efficient, surpassing humans in both target species detection and area coverage. This translates into significant time and cost savings for our clients.
Skerry Conservation Dogs is based in Scotland, though can cover the whole of the UK and further afield, providing post-turbine construction bat and bird carcass searches. According to scientific studies, dogs find between 80 and 100% of carcasses, whereas their human counterparts find around 20% (Dominiguez del valle, et al 2020). Skerry Conservation Dogs are also available to search for other scents by request. We are very dedicated to working with our clients on new projects to develop the most efficient search methodologies for their specific objectives.
Our canines undergo rigorous training to achieve an exceptional level of proficiency. Working in outdoor environments exposes them to diverse distractions, such as wildlife and livestock, so all our dogs are rigorously trained to completely ignore all distractions while searching for their designated odour. The incorporation of a passive indication in their training is highly important, allowing our dogs to communicate successful detection without interference, providing the handler with a precise indication of the target’s location.
Skerry Conservation Dogs places the utmost importance on the excellence of our canine team and their holistic well-being. Prior to commencing training, all dogs undergo a comprehensive veterinary check, followed by biannual check-ups. Furthermore, a physiotherapist assesses them before training initiation and subsequently every quarter, ensuring that they maintain peak physical and mental condition, thereby consistently delivering the highest level of performance. We take pride in our commitment to the quality and welfare of our canine partners at Skerry Conservation Dogs.
Skerry Conservation Dogs is based in Scotland, though can cover the whole of the UK and further afield, providing post-turbine construction bat and bird carcass searches. According to scientific studies, dogs find between 80 and 100% of carcasses, whereas their human counterparts find around 20% (Dominiguez del valle, et al 2020). Skerry Conservation Dogs are also available to search for other scents by request. We are very dedicated to working with our clients on new projects to develop the most efficient search methodologies for their specific objectives.
Our canines undergo rigorous training to achieve an exceptional level of proficiency. Working in outdoor environments exposes them to diverse distractions, such as wildlife and livestock, so all our dogs are rigorously trained to completely ignore all distractions while searching for their designated odour. The incorporation of a passive indication in their training is highly important, allowing our dogs to communicate successful detection without interference, providing the handler with a precise indication of the target’s location.
Skerry Conservation Dogs places the utmost importance on the excellence of our canine team and their holistic well-being. Prior to commencing training, all dogs undergo a comprehensive veterinary check, followed by biannual check-ups. Furthermore, a physiotherapist assesses them before training initiation and subsequently every quarter, ensuring that they maintain peak physical and mental condition, thereby consistently delivering the highest level of performance. We take pride in our commitment to the quality and welfare of our canine partners at Skerry Conservation Dogs.