Defining the Characteristics of Successful Biosecurity Scent Detection Dogs

Defining the Characteristics of Successful Biosecurity Scent Detection Dogs

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. The current study drew upon the perspectives of industry stakeholders to identify the b...

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Main Authors:	Ariella Y. Moser, Wendy Y. Brown, Pauleen Bennett, Peta S. Taylor, Bethany Wilson, Paul McGreevy
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:	Animals
Subjects:	detector dog sniffer dog working dog selection personality traits
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/3/504

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