Community detector-dogs for a pest-free Upper Hutt
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open in viewerPredator detection dogs are a method of locating invasive predators that threaten New Zealand’s endemic species. We assessed the feasibility of a community-based detector dog programme for Pest Free Upper Hutt. We observed and interviewed expert dog handlers and trainers, surveyed Upper Hutt dog owners and PFUH coordinators, and created a short film to motivate and inform the public about detector dogs. Experts informed us of difficulties the programme may encounter. We created a “good fit” classification for potential handlers based on dog age, time, and money. We found there is a considerable amount of interest and support, however, only 9 of 140 respondents were a “good fit.” We provided alternatives to detector dog handling to respondents that were not a “good fit.”
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- 90686
- E-project-030223-204539
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- 2023
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- UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Date created
- 2023-03-02
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- E-project-030223-204539
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- 2023-05-03
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Community_Detector_Dogs_for_a_Pest_Free_Upper_Hutt_Final_Report.pdf | Público | Baixar |
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