Browsing by Author "McLean, Ian G."
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The effect of reinforcement rate variations on hits and false alarms in remote explosive scent tracing with dogs
(Mine Action Information Center, 2010)Detection animals offer untapped potential in terms of locating landmines and explosive ordnance in the field and in the laboratory. In this study, the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining investigated the ... -
Efficacy of Dog Training With and Without Remote Electronic Collars vs. a Focus on Positive Reinforcement by China, L., Mills, D. S., and Cooper, J. J. [Book Review]
(Frontiers Media, 2021)In an experimental analysis of the effectiveness of e-collars, China et al. (1) concluded that “there is no evidence to indicate that E-collar training is necessary” (p. 1). The paper contributes to a wider body of research ... -
Environmental determinants of landmine detection by dogs: Findings from a large-scale study in Afghanistan
(Center for International Stabilization and Recovery, James Madison University, 2012)This article’s purpose is to examine the strengths and weaknesses of mine-detection dogs in different environments. The experiments employed a total of 39 dogs in Afghanistan between October 2002 and July 2003. The results ... -
Session 6: The eight lakes of Tarawera- Introduction
(LakesWater Quality Society, 2017)Introduction of Session 6: The eight lakes of Tarawera
