Orkney Native Wildlife Project - Detection Dogs 2023

Tender description

Tender for the supply of four (4) conservation detection dogs and associated training and support of dog-handler teams ONWP is seeking to obtain the services of an experienced conservation dog trainer with a proven track-record in training working dogs for the purposes of scent-detection work. The dogs must be trained to locate the target species by indicating scat, and must be trained to not react to non-target species. The dogs will not be used to control the target species, this will be done by trapping or shooting. The Contractor will be responsible for selecting, assessing and training four (4) dogs that will obtain certification through an assessment carried out by an independent specialist. Dogs must not be more than three years old at the time of deliver to ONWP. Not all dogs in training will obtain the necessary skills and qualities to achieve certification. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain a sufficient number of dogs to train to result in four (4) trained and certified dogs. Following certification, the Contractor will assist in pairing the dogs with a dedicated handler.