The Ecology Detection Dog Britain and Ireland Working Group is dedicated to advancing the use of detection dogs in ecological surveys across Britain and Ireland. Formed in 2019, our Working Group promotes high standards and addresses barriers to the responsible adoption of detection dogs.

Our focus is on raising awareness, sharing knowledge, and developing best practices based on research-based standards. As this field grows, we prioritise minimising risks to wildlife and ensuring survey quality through rigorous scientific methods and well-trained dog-handler teams. We advocate for verifying the competence of teams to ensure excellence in ecological surveys.