Publications
Publications
Canines The Original Biosensors
Detection canines have been utilized throughout the world for over a century, and while numerous attempts have been made to replicate the canine’s ability to detect substances by mechanical means, none has been as successful. The olfactory system is a highly intricate and sophisticated design for chemical sensing, and the olfactory capacity of many animals, including canines, is considered unmatched by machine due to not only their great sensitivity and superior selectivity but also their trainability and mobility. These unique features have led to the use of such animals as "whole-animal" biosensors.
Imprint Your Detection Dog in 15 Days – A Step-by-Step Workbook
This step-by-step workbook guides both dog and handler through easy-to-follow, positive reinforcement-based training protocols, resulting in an imprinted dog. Written in plain English without a heavy science-based bias, this workbook is designed to be accessible to both beginner and experienced trainers. The reward-based lesson plans utilize treats, toys, and praise, making them enjoyable and effective for the dog. Importantly, these plans can be followed by the dog and handler without the need for an assistant, ensuring a straightforward and self-sufficient training process. This workbook empowers trainers to achieve successful detection dog imprinting through practical and positive methods.
Paul Bunker
Published Papers
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Ashley P. Whitehead, Kaitlin Matheus, Paul Bunker, Debra L. DeShon, Bethany Steinkraus, Nathaniel J. Hall and Matthew A. Barnes 1
Advancing early detection technologies for Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas, 1771): comparing mussel detection in environmental samples with environmental DNA (eDNA) and detection canines
M. DeChant, P. Bunker, N. Hall
Evaluation of the capability of oil specific discrimination in detection dogs Oil Spill Canine Behavioural Processes Volume 216, March 2024, 105014
Mallory DeChant, Paul Bunker, Nathaniel Hall
Stimulus Control of Odorant Concentration: Pilot Study of Generalization and Discrimination of Odor Concentration in Canines
Edward H Owens, H C Dubach, Paul Bunker, S MacDonald, Zeyu Yang, P. Lambert, Sonia Laforest
Canine Oil Detection (K9-SCAT) following 2015 Releases from the T/V Arrow Wreck International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings Vol. 89, (1):2620-2641
Podcasts
Paul Bunker has supported podcasts and webinars on a variety of canine-related topics. Below are links to the media files. If you wish to have Paul Bunker as a guest please feel free to contact him at the email:
Paul@Chiron-K9.com
Restore Our Planet
In this episode, Paul Bunker, founder of Chiron K9, a specialized canine consultancy company dedicated to detection, discusses his pioneering work using dogs for conservation and environmental efforts worldwide.
Hunt-Find-Alert: K9 Search and Rescue Community
In this episode, Paul Bunker discusses the principles and workbook “Imprint Your Detection Dog in 15 Days”.
Conservation K9
In this episode, conservation detection dog team trainer James Davis is joined by Paul Bunker from Chiron K9. Paul is a conservation detection dog training specialist, researcher and author of Imprint Your Detection Dog in 15 Days. They talk about Paul’s life working with dogs, some of the amazing projects he’s been involved in, and what he’s working on at the moment.
K9 Conservationists
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Paul Bunker about all clear procedures.What is an all-clear response? What is a go-no-go response? What’s a situation we may want to teach this for? What components make for a successful all clear?
K9’s Talking Scents
In this episode we speak with world-renowned detection dog trainer and author Paul Bunker of Chiron K9. Author of the new book “Imprint your Detection Dog in 15 days”.
Projects for Wildlife
Paul Bunker who trains dogs for conservation detection work. He started a new business called Chiron K-9 after his career as a military veteran dog trainer. Today we are going to talk about the horned lizard in Texas and his work with detective dogs and researchers.