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SUMMARY:Conservation Working Dog Seminar Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23  \n 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nEscondido\, California \nTICKET LINK: Click Here \nJoin Mike Veale and Rita Santos for an immersive\, one-day seminar focused on the real-world application of conservation K9s in wildlife protection\, tracking operations\, and counter wildlife trafficking. \nThis specialized seminar brings together two critical operational disciplines used in the field: \n\nHigh-Risk Suspect Tracking & Trailing led by Mike Veale\nEndangered Species Scent Detection led by Rita Santos\n\nWith over 20 years of direct field experience\, Mike will share how conservation K9s are actively deployed in anti-poaching\, conservation\, and counter wildlife trafficking operations across Africa and Asia. His work includes operating dogs in real-world environments for suspect tracking\, detection of wildlife contraband\, and endangered species detection in the wild. Through Global Conservation Force\, these efforts support dozens of K9 units and hundreds of working dogs and handlers across Africa\, Asia\, the Americas\, and Europe. \nRita Santos brings international experience in conservation detection dog work\, including endangered wolf scat detection programs across Europe\, along with other endangered species detection efforts that have taken her into field projects in Malaysia. Her instruction will focus on practical scent detection techniques\, operational reliability\, and the growing role of detection dogs in modern conservation efforts. \nEvent Details\nTime: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nLocation: Escondido \nPlease arrive early to check in and be ready to begin on time. \nRegistration: \n\nObserver (no dog): $150 — 5 spots available\nK9 Team (handler/owner and dog): $300 — 6 spots available\n\nK9 teams will actively participate in all tracking\, trailing\, and detection exercises. Observer spots include full access to all instruction and demonstrations. \nWhat to Bring\n\nLunch and personal snacks\nWater and hydration for both handler and dog\nAppropriate field clothing and footwear\nWorking K9 gear (for participating teams)\n\nLight refreshments will be available during the day. \nWho Should Attend\n\nK9 handlers (law enforcement\, SAR\, conservation\, or working dog teams)\nConservation professionals and field personnel\nFirst responders and tracking enthusiasts\nAnyone interested in the role of working dogs in wildlife protection and anti-trafficking efforts\n\nThis is a small-group\, high-impact training designed to maximize hands-on learning\, direct instructor engagement\, and meaningful field time for each participant. \nJoin us for a focused day of applied training\, real-world insight\, and direct connection to the mission of protecting wildlife through highly trained conservation K9 teams.
URL:https://globalconservationforce.org/event/conservation-working-dog-seminar-day/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Course
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