WildDogScan

Record sightings of wild dogs, image by Khanongjansri

What WildDogScan provides

WildDogScan is a free resource for landholders, Landcare groups, community groups, local Councils, professional pest controllers and biosecurity groups. It has been designed by landholders for communities.

What to record:

Sightings and evidence (e.g. footprints)
Attacks (e.g. mauled livestock)
Control activities (e.g. baiting or trapping)

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Benefits of using WildDogScan

Develop a property or local area map of wild dog activity to guide control efforts,
Work together with your neighbours to undertake coordinated control,
Notify your local community or landholder group about wild dog activity,
Send alerts to nominated people, such as neighbours or biosecurity authorities.

Watch this short video

Download the App to record wild dog information

Instructions

WildDogScan instructions (PDF)
How to use the website
Install the App (PDF) - Apple or Android
How to use the App
Create a private group for your community
How to view your Group on the map

Bring your group together

Use the private-group feature within WildDogScan to bring your landholders together. View sightings, damage and control records from other members, and keep everyone informed (including biosecurity organizations) about current wild dog activity.

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View your groups records (instructions)

Farmers can easily record wild dog attacks using the App. Image by Goodluz

Case studies

Farmers and landholder groups
Pest control professionals
Biosecurity organisations

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Resources to help you

There are many resources available to help you with managing wild dogs and their impacts, including glove-box guides, fact sheets, instructional videos for undertaking control, monitoring guidelines, and management plans.

Check out the latest from PestSmart, and visit the National Wild Dog Action Plan

View more practical resources

Glovebox Guide for Managing Wild Dogs- Download

Video: Wild dog movements on the Guy Fawkes River (NSW DPI)