OUR DETECTION DOGS
The Good Conservation Dog is based in the Hunter Valley of NSW. It was started after completing a short course with now mentor and friend Steve Austin and getting our first detection dog Paddy.
We are passionate about providing dogs that can lend their nose to save some of Australia’s most loved fauna and flora as well as eradicate their pest and invasive enemies.
MEL
Detection dog trainer and handler
Mel has been a dog trainer for about 10 years now. When she came across scent detection it ignited a passion that has only continued to grow. Working as a team with the dogs
PADDY
Working Springer Spaniel
Paddy is highly trained detection dog who is currently trained on Koala, Wyong Sun Orchid (Thelymitra Adorata).
He loves to work and hunt for the odour.
In his spare time he hangs out on the couch or enjoying adventures and swimming.
SULLY
Working Springer Spaniel
Sully is a super motivated happy dog who loves to go to work.
Currently working with Paddy to locate the critically endangered Wyong Sun Orchid (Thelymitra Adorata)
In his spare time he loves swimming and going on adventures.
