Paul Bunker Workshops
September 2026
About Paul
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 he 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.
What’s happening?
Paul will be joining us for two workshops between Wednesday September 23rd and Saturday September 26th - so put in your leave and book your cover now!
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
All Clear Workshop: Wednesday 24th - Thursday 25th September 2026
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.
Level Up Workshop: Thursday 25th - Friday 26th September 2026
REGISTER TO ATTEND NOW
Registration form for all workshops: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSehwzzyVXd.../viewform...
Working Spot Expression of Interest:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSftcaj1wxl.../viewform...
There are strictly limited places, so get in now. Registration will be closed once all places have filled.
There are a maximum of 10 working places to ensure all participants have a great experience.
If you have any queries, please contact: detectionforgood@gmail.com
The Conservation Detection Experience
For our conservation teams we are offering a very special immersive experience with additional opportunities including family cook-ups, networking, hangs, Q&A, the option to camp onsite and join us for fireside chats* (fire risk dependent), BONUS peer-learning days, and field trip with our Phytopthora teams.
If you are a conservation team planning to attend, ESPECIALLY if you are from outside WA please fill in this form so that we can make the experience unforgettable: https://forms.gle/A2cWHiVoqTQKeJgf7
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