Effectiveness of marker training for detection dogs [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceTraining detection dogs to alert to an odor requires precision in the timing and delivery of stimulus presentations in order to condition a strong association between odor and reward and to train a desired alert behavior that communicates the presence ...
Lucia Lazarowski +8 more
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Recognition of an Odour Pattern from Paenibacillus larvae Spore Samples by Trained Detection Dogs [PDF]
Animals, 2022 Spores of the bacteria Paenibacillus larvae play a central role in the transmission of American Foulbrood (AFB), a major disease of honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies.
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Detection dogs fighting transnational narcotraffic: performance and challenges under real customs scenario in Brazil [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceNarcotic Detection Dogs (NDDs) are essential tools in the fight against drug trafficking, acting with high precision and improving efficiency at border posts.
Gustavo Machado Jantorno +7 more
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Conservation detection dogs: A critical review of efficacy and methodology [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionConservation detection dogs (CDD) use their exceptional olfactory abilities to assist a wide range of conservation projects through the detection of target specimens or species.
Beth McKeague +2 more
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Effects of Intranasal and Oral Bordetella bronchiseptica Vaccination on the Behavioral and Olfactory Capabilities of Detection Dogs [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022 The bacterium Bordetella bronchiseptica is responsible for serious respiratory disease in dogs, most often associated with ‘kennel cough’ (canine infectious tracheobronchitis).
Amanda Collins +9 more
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Does the tail show when the nose knows? Artificial intelligence outperforms human experts at predicting detection dogs finding their target through tail kinematics [PDF]
Royal Society Open ScienceDetection dogs are utilized for searching and alerting to various substances due to their olfactory abilities. Dog trainers report being able to ‘predict’ such identification based on subtle behavioural changes, such as tail movement.
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Defining the Characteristics of Successful Biosecurity Scent Detection Dogs [PDF]
Animals, 2023 To perform their role effectively, scent detection dogs require certain characteristics. Identifying these characteristics will inform the selection of prospective dogs and preferred approaches to their training.
Ariella Y. Moser +5 more
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Differences in the Search Behavior of Cancer Detection Dogs Trained to Have Either a Sit or Stand-Stare Final Response [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020 Recent literature has demonstrated that dogs have the potential to detect, and communicate the presence of, various human diseases. However, there is a lack of investigation into whether commonplace training differences within the field could influence a
Jennifer L. Essler +5 more
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The Use and Potential of Biomedical Detection Dogs During a Disease Outbreak [PDF]
Frontiers in Medicine, 2022 Biomedical detection dogs offer incredible advantages during disease outbreaks that are presently unmatched by current technologies, however, dogs still face hurdles of implementation due to lack of inter-governmental cooperation and acceptance by the ...
Michele N. Maughan +7 more
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Assessing Different Chronic Wasting Disease Training Aids for Use with Detection Dogs [PDF]
AnimalsChronic wasting disease (CWD) is a highly infectious, fatal prion disease that affects cervid species. One promising method for CWD surveillance is the use of detection dog–handler teams wherein dogs are trained on the volatile organic compound signature
Amritha Mallikarjun +8 more
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