Bear Hazing with Karelian Dogs | Las Vegas News

In Nevada, wildlife officials are deploying two specially trained Karelian Bear Dogs, Banjo and Badger, to help bears stay wild and away from humans. These dogs work with officers to flush bears from neighborhoods, locate injured ones, and—most importantly—haze bears that’ve grown too comfortable around people. The goal? Reinstill natural fear of humans so bears avoid urban areas and tempting food. This innovative, humane method, pioneered by officers like Carl Lackey, uses the dogs’ innate hunting instincts and intensive training to create safe, non-lethal encounters. While the dogs are vital for immediate management, officials stress that long-term success hinges on humans securing trash and pet food to prevent bears from being drawn in. Nevada’s bold approach showcases how canine partners can help balance human growth with wildlife survival. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/893bb60dd8c5f3b4