Conservation Detection Services
When it comes to finding wildlife, sometimes the best survey tool has four legs.
ALLSORTS Conservation Detection Dogs provides professional detection dog services to support ecological research, threatened species conservation and environmental management across Australia. Our experienced handler and highly trained dogs can locate target species and biological evidence quickly, accurately and with minimal disturbance to the surrounding environment.
Combining more than 25 years of professional dog training experience with a strong understanding of ecological survey techniques, we deliver reliable detection dog teams that complement traditional field surveys, drone technology and thermal imaging. By increasing detection rates and helping focus survey effort, our dogs provide valuable data that supports informed conservation and land management decisions.
Our dogs are trained to locate a range of target species and biological evidence, including greater gliders, koala scats, European red foxes and cane toads. We also develop project-specific detection programs for additional species and specialise in training dogs to locate elevated odours associated with arboreal mammals and active tree hollows.
We work with environmental consultants, government agencies, researchers, conservation organisations and land managers on projects including threatened species surveys, biodiversity assessments, environmental approvals, pest animal management, ecological research, and pre- and post-fire monitoring.
Every project is different, and we tailor our detection services to meet the specific objectives, species and environments involved.
Meet the team
Mouse
Breed: Working Cocker Spaniel
Detection specialties: greater glider, koala, fox
Strengths: precision, elevated odour detection, methodical searches
Mouse is an energetic and highly driven Working Cocker Spaniel with an exceptional passion for searching. His natural hunting instincts, outstanding nose and ability to adapt his search style allow him to cover large areas efficiently while remaining calm and methodical when precision is required. Whether working through dense vegetation or carefully investigating sensitive habitat, Mouse approaches every search with confidence, determination and remarkable focus.
River
Breed: English Springer Spaniel
Detection specialties: greater glider, koala, cane toad
Strengths: high drive, systematic searching, difficult terrain
Don't let her size fool you—River is a pocket rocket with boundless enthusiasm for detection work. Her speed, athleticism and relentless drive are matched by excellent search technique, allowing her to work systematically while maintaining impressive accuracy. River thrives in challenging environments and brings energy, persistence and precision to every survey, making her an invaluable member of the ALLSORTS conservation detection team.
