There's no "how-to" guide for becoming a conservation detection dog practitioner. This field is highly specialized and requires endless learning. However, networking and educational opportunities are hard to find.

We're here to fix that.

Lauralea Oliver and dog Circe of k9inSCENTive, LLC - Photo by Erini Pajak

Lauralea Oliver and dog Muon of k9inSCENTive, LLC - Photo by Erini Pajak

There's no "how-to" guide for becoming a conservation detection dog practitioner. This field is highly specialized and requires endless learning. However, networking and educational opportunities are hard to find.

We're here to fix that.

Conservation Dog Alliance members gain access to free templates and other resources to assist in professionalizing their organizations and pursuing their goals. Members are free to download and modify these to suit their needs.

Business Templates

Customizable templates include:

  • Budget estimates
  • Contracts and MOUs (memorandum of agreement)
  • Stop work authority and welfare guidelines for working dog teams
  • Screening tools and questionnaires for new clients
  • Outreach tools such as Powerpoint presentations

SOPs and Guidelines

Other resources include:

  • Vehicle safety guidelines for dog transport
  • Health screenings for working dog candidates
  • Business insurance options and info
  • Working dog insurance options and info
  • Dog team field equipment list and options
  • Sources for locating working dog candidates
  • Business structure options and info
  • List of online resources such as research studies, books, and websites
  • ...and more