The Canine Research Group

An introduction to conservation working dogs in South Africa
The Canine Research Group is a charity in South Africa specialising in rescuing behavioural euthanasia cases and giving them the opportunity to work in the African bush to help researchers save wildlife. This webinar explains how we select our dogs and what jobs they do.

What will I learn in this event?
You will gain an overview of how conservation working dogs are used in South Africa, including wildlife detection, anti-poaching efforts, and ecological research. We will also explain how we select working dogs from the many behavioural euthanasia cases we get sent.

Do I need to be a dog professional or have prior experience?
No prior experience is required. This session is designed for beginners, as well as anyone interested in wildlife conservation, dog training, or working dogs.

Will there be opportunities to learn more or get involved?
Yes (at the end if you wish to stay for the final 30 minutes) we will share information about future training programs, volunteer opportunities, and additional webinars for those interested in getting involved.

Phone number required so we can send meeting ID and passcode.

A five night experience in Hoedspruit, South Africa where you will assist in the training of our wildlife scent detection dogs, helping on a project that we have started assessing our dogs abilities to discriminate between different individuals of the same species (giraffes). You will have optional guided safaris (included in the price) every morning, 5 dog training sessions (our dogs, sadly we can't accommodate other dogs at the moment), a guided bush walk looking for snares and the option of a day hike in the Blyde Canyon (R1250, not included in the base fee). Breakfasts and cooked dinners included, sandwiches provided at lunch time!

Please note, this is rustic camping in the African bush! It will be cold, the dogs can be physically demanding, but the days are gloriously sunny and an escape from Cape Town's cold and wet winters!

Accommodation is in nice, large Safari tents with proper beds. There is an ablution block and shared kitchen. A large pool is on-site (10m x 14m). There is a shared accommodation price and a single supplement of R700.

We do an airport pick up on Thursday evening and a drop off on Tuesday morning - Fly Safair do cheap flights to Hoedspruit from Cape Town and Johannesburg on both these days.
R5200 for the 5 nights, game drives, airport pick ups, food, dog training etc. Minimum number of guests 4.

Please note only over 18 and you must be comfortable around dogs!