His area of expertise is carnivore ecology (wolves, bears, coyotes, etc.) and predator-prey relationships. He is a co-founder of the EcoDogs program at Auburn University, which trains detection dogs to find ecological samples for the purposes of research, management, or conservation. Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff is a full professor of wildlife ecology at Auburn University. His area of expertise is deer ecology, especially the factors that influence reproductive success of deer. Dr. Craig Angle is the associate director of the Veterinary Sports Medicine Program in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University, another co-founder of the EcoDogs program, and in charge of operations of the EcoDogs. Terry Fischer is the head trainer for the EcoDogs program, and has trained and handled dogs for over 30 years in locations all over the world.