With your support, Global Conservation Force provided sponsored training for K9 conservation, anti-poaching, and counter-wildlife trafficking handlers from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Portugal during the K9 Handler & Operational K9 Training Course in the Netherlands.

This effort was delivered alongside training provided by our partners at Scent Imprint Conservation Dogs, combining expertise to strengthen real-world operational capacity for wildlife protection teams.

These sponsorships, made possible through end-of-year 2025 gear sponsorship donations and direct gear list support, also allowed us to equip attending handlers with tracker packs and hydration systems, supporting their introduction to snare patrols and foundational man-tracking skills.

Training included:

• Wildlife conservation & protection K9 handling
• Counter-wildlife trafficking operations
• Basic man tracking and K9 integration
• Introduction to snare patrols
• Scenario-based operational training

Course highlights:

• Multi-discipline scent detection (wildlife contraband, snares, narcotics, explosives, SIM cards, cash)
• Tracking and trailing across diverse environments
• Controlled bite work and operational obedience
• Ethical handler development, dog behavior, and task management
• Operational scenarios focused on criminal concealment tactics, barrier management, and team integration

This training strengthens international collaboration and directly supports frontline teams protecting wildlife where the threats are greatest.

Thank you for making this possible.

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