Dogs with Jobs: Canine Partners in Conservation
Wed, Feb 15
|Waterville
Learn about the science behind a dog's amazing scent detection abilities and the art of training them to work alongside biologists.
Time & Location
Feb 15, 2023, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Waterville, 150 Main St, Waterville, ME 04901, USA
About The Event
Did you know that canines are increasingly used in wildlife conservation efforts here in Maine and elsewhere? Learn about the science behind a dog's amazing scent detection abilities and the art of training them to work alongside biologists. You'll enjoy a live demonstration and meet Delta, a conservation canine in action. Lindsay Ware, M.S., CPDT-KA, founder of Science Dogs of New England and Cheryl Frederick, PhD, animal behaviorist with Center for Wildlife Studies will present a fun and educational program.