03/04/2026
Get excited - Paul Bunker is coming to Western Australia!
https://chiron-k9.com/
Detection for Good is pleased to host internationally renowned detection dog trainer Paul Bunker (Chiron K9) for two fabulous workshops and an exceptional bespoke experience designed to help teams level up their detection practice.
Paul is an exceptional, internationally recognised detection dog trainer and the founder of Chiron K9. He has extensive experience training detection dogs across a wide range of disciplines, and is known for his practical, thoughtful and systematic approach to detection dog training, with a focus on building dogs that can work reliably in real-world environments.
His training focuses not only on odour recognition and indication behaviour, but also on search strategy, handler decision-making and building clear communication between dog and handler.
Paul regularly teaches workshops internationally and works with handlers and organisations to develop detection dogs that are reliable, independent and effective in operational environments.
Workshops are open to working and sports teams - medical alert, conservation, search and rescue, biosecurity, quarantine, customs and operational detection roles, and centre on building exceptional detection dog teams through thoughtful training, problem solving, and great search strategy across a range of applications.
For our conservation teams we are offering a very special immersive experience with additional opportunities including family cook ups, networking activities, the option to camp onsite and join fireside* (fire risk dependent) chats, PLUS a BONUS day of peer-learning and an optional field trip with our Phytopthora teams. If you are a conservation team planning to attend, ESPECIALLY from outside WA please fill in this form: https://forms.gle/A2cWHiVoqTQKeJgf7
We are hosting TWO workshops:
ALL CLEAR
The all clear workshop will deliver Paul's proven effective approach to training a specific all clear behaviour and examine when, how and why (or why not) to train an all clear.
The course will include:
Theory delivered via a webinar in August
Foundation training steps to be completed prior to the workshop
A two-day in-person practical workshop
Individual team feedback and guidance for follow-up training
LEVEL UP
The level up workshop is bespoke workshop tailored to the needs of the participating teams, designed to challenge participants and working teams will be selected by application to ensure a rich learning experience for all. Working teams will collaborate with Paul Bunker and Detection for Good to develop a set of training challenges that meet their needs. This may include:
Real-world search scenarios
Complex search problems
Difficult odour presentations
Troubleshooting training challenges
Search strategy and problem-solving
Team Communication.
This workshop is designed to help teams progress their training and address specific challenges in their detection work.
📍Based at DFG HQ in Mount Helena and around Mundaring.
All Clear Workshop: Wednesday 24th - Thursday 25th September 2026
Level Up Workshop: Thursday 25th - Friday 26th September 2026
All participants must register and pay for an auditor position to be eligible for a working spot.
Participants who wish to have a working spot should submit a Working Spot Expression of Interest outlining their dog’s training level, experience and what they would like to work on during the workshop. Working spots are limited to 10 teams per workshop and will be allocated to ensure a balanced and productive workshop for all participants.
REGISTER TO ATTEND NOW
🎯 Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehwzzyVXdIJEE0-AIAK5jDoeFr8pFq4v0gxUuquxrj3skJ8A/viewform?usp=publish-editor
🎯 Working Spot Expression of Interest:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftcaj1wxlmWEFIRurFtg14PaWBiQQ-yY8J-2oscHOMnjI8qA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected]
