Category k9

1 Jun

Building Conservation Canine Capacity in Bangladesh: GCF Supports Clive and His Conservation Team

Recently, GCF sponsored and facilitated a 10-day in-country conservation detection canine training program focused on advancing the capabilities of Clive, Global Conservation Force's conservation detection dog stationed with our partners at Creative Conservation Alliance, and the local handlers who work alongside him to protect some of Bangladesh's most vulnerable wildlife.

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11 May

Global Conservation Force Expands K9 First Aid Training Into New Virtual Learning Platform

Since 2020, Global Conservation Force has worked to build and deliver practical K9 First Aid and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care training specifically designed for conservation, ranger, and operational working dog teams operating in some of the world’s most remote and demanding environments.

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7 May

Global Conservation Force Featured in CARES VetMed Spotlight – May 2026

Global Conservation Force is incredibly honored and excited to share that GCF has been selected as the May 2026 Spotlight Organization by CARES VetMed Spotlight. This recognition means a great deal to our entire team, especially as we continue expanding our operational K9 first aid and field medical training initiatives for conservation teams and working dog units around the world.

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9 Apr

Global Conservation Force Hosts Annual K9 First Aid Training for Ranger Handlers

On March 24, 2026, we ran our annual K9 First Aid training for ranger handlers across South Africa’s Eastern Cape. This critical program was delivered in partnership with the expert veterinary team from Ikhala Veterinary Hospital, including veterinarians and veterinary nurses who play an essential role in the ongoing health and survival of conservation working dogs.

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6 Apr

GCF x War Dog Tactical Gear Now Available

We’re thrilled to announce that GCF x War Dog Tactical gear is officially available for purchase in US! This line of tactical harnesses, collars, and collapsible water bowls combines field-ready durability with support for a great cause—every purchase helps fund GCF’s conservation K9 programs.

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23 Feb

Coffee & Conservation: Rita Santas on Conservation K9s, Dogs for Nature, and Building Capacity in the Field

In the latest episode of Coffee & Conservation, Mike sits down with Rita Santas, conservation K9 handler and founder-owner of Dogs for Nature in Portugal, to talk about her journey into working dogs for conservation, the realities of deploying K9 teams in the field, and the changes needed to strengthen conservation and wildlife protection globally.

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27 Jan

K9 Handler & Operational K9 Training Course Wrap-Up | Netherlands

From January 12–23, 2026, Global Conservation Force delivered an intensive K9 Handler & Operational K9 Training Course in the Netherlands, bringing together instructors, professional participants, and operational K9 teams for two weeks of immersive, real-world training focused on wildlife conservation, wildlife protection, and counter-wildlife trafficking operations. Led by Mike Veale (Founder & President, Global Conservation Force) alongside Wesley Visscher and the Scent Imprint Conservation Dogs team, the course was intentionally designed to function as both a conservation professional development program and a train-the-trainer—equipping participants to elevate their own operational capacity while gaining the tools to develop K9 teams and handlers in their home countries.

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26 Aug

GCF x War Dog Tactical Gear Launch – Coming Soon!

Soon, you’ll be able to purchase GCF x War Dog Tactical gear in the U.S. through the GCF online store and directly from War Dog Tactical in South Africa! Every purchase will directly support GCF’s K9s and K9-based wildlife protection programs around the world.

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26 Aug

Celebrating International Dog Day: The K9 Heroes Protecting Wildlife Worldwide

At Global Conservation Force (GCF), we know that some of our greatest conservation allies walk on four legs. This International Dog Day, we’re honoring the incredible dogs who stand on the frontlines of wildlife protection, anti-poaching efforts, and counter-wildlife trafficking initiatives around the globe

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10 Aug

2025 K9 Field Training and Integrated Operations | Elevating Wildlife Protection Teams

The K9 Field Training and Integrated Operations course is one of Global Conservation Force’s most advanced training initiatives, offering an intensive, hands-on professional development experience for handlers, trainers, and field rangers working with active K9 units in wildlife conservation. Unlike traditional training programs, this course places teams directly into operational environments, challenging both handlers and K9s to excel under real-world conditions.

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