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Suzie Christensen, Lord Howe Island Board Report (extract), The Lord Howe Island Signal

Meet Willow, the newest potential recruit to the LHIB’s Biosecurity detection dog team. Arriving on island from Perth at 13 weeks old, this little Cocker Spaniel is being evaluated for her suitability to island life, and if all goes well she will begin her training in detecting invasive species.

In this early imprinting phase, the main focus for Willow is ensuring she is developing her own independence from her handlers, and that she becomes well socialised. This includes daily outings which will help in building her confidence in her new home environment.

If you see Willow out and about with her handlers we welcome you to come and say hi. However, we are not interacting her with other dogs yet as we would like her to get to know her work colleagues Sebbi and Zuma first.

So far, it looks like she just might fit in here.

The Lord Howe Island Signal 31 August 2022

This article appeared in The Lord Howe Island Signal, 31 August 2022.

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