Guardian Academy
With years of field experience, we’ve seen that K9s are Irreplaceable allies, outperforming both man and machine in challenging environments. Day and night, these loyal companions excel in tasks that are essential to anti-poaching efforts:
K9s have unmatched detection skills, using their keen sense of smell to track scents rather than footprints, delivering more effective results than traditional methods.
Our K9s are highly specialised and trained across disciplines in:
Firearm and wildlife contraband detection.
Human and animal scent tracking.
Patrol and protection, ensuring safety in the field.
A world-class, accredited anti-poaching training facility dedicated to equipping rangers and K9s with the skills needed to protect endangered species. Operating at the highest standards, this facility combines expertise, passion, and purpose to safeguard our natural heritage.
Our highly trained K9 anti-poaching team is vital component in various conservation efforts. These exceptional K9s, alongside their skilled handlers, are accredited in advanced human scent tracking and wildlife contraband substance detection. Our field rangers along with their K9 partners can work confidently and effectively in dangerous game areas.
Pit-Track K9 & Ranger Training Facility
The K9s will thrive in a purpose-built, world-class facility featuring spacious and comfortable kennels, training grounds, including obstacle course for enrichment. Daily discipline-specific training keeps them in peak condition, ensuring top performance.
This space is perfect for collaborative programs, including our Pangolin Research and Scat Collection (PRSC) and Remote Air Sensing with K9 initiatives, which are in partnership with Great Plains Foundation and the University of Washington.
K9 Operations Hub
The facility inspires excellence through specialised training in K9 handling, anti-poaching tactics and field trauma for personnel and K9s, by equipping teams with advanced skills necessary for survival in the bush.
Working together to protect our wildlife by supporting this initiative creates consequences of transformative impact, reaching far beyond the boundaries of our facility. By collaborating with us, you become an integral part of the fight against extinction, directly contributing to the preservation of vulnerable species. This partnership not only safeguards endangered wildlife but also empowers our efforts to protect their habitats and strengthen conservation strategies. Together, we can forge a future where wildlife not only survives but thrives.