Following the Scent: The Science of Cadaver Dogs

Presented by: Cat Warren | Kate Flora
Categories: Authors | Crime Fiction | Mystery

In this fascinating session, authors Cat Warren and Kate Flora explore the science behind these highly trained “victim recovery dogs” and the vital role they play in real investigations. They also discuss how writers can portray cadaver dogs accurately in crime fiction, revealing the training, limitations, and remarkable instincts that make these dogs indispensable to solving mysteries.

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