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K9 Conservationists

202 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratings

Welcome to the K9 Conservationists podcast, where we’re positively obsessed with conservation detection dogs! Join us every week as we discuss detection dogs, ecology, conservation, dog behavior, training, and much more.

K9 Conservationists is hosted by Kayla Fratt, CDBC and co-founder of K9 Conservationists. Along with her two co-founders, she trains dogs to detect data. Support the work we do at patreon.com/k9conservationists.

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Episodes

Don't Get Bitten: Keeping Yourself Safe Around Working Dogs with Ursa Acree

March 27, 2024 16:32 - 1 hour - 57 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ursa Acree about keeping yourself safe around working dogs.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:   Aggressive Dog Muzzle Up Project Where to find Ursa: Website  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram

Arousal in Working Dogs Part Two with Liza Rader

March 12, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back with Liza Rader from Focus Dogs for part two about arousal in working dogs.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:    Flash of Brillance Dogs Where to find Liza: Website | Webinars | Instagram | Facebook You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Arousal in Working Dogs with Liza Rader

February 27, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Liza Rader from Focus Dogs about arousal in working dogs.  Science Highlight: How do seasonal changes in adult wolf defecation patterns affect scat detection probabilities? Links Mentioned in the Episode:    Where to find Liza: Website | Webinars | Instagram | Facebook You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | S...

Long-Term Working Dog Success with Lucia Lazarowski

February 13, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Lucia Lazarowski about long-term working dog success.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Behavioral Characteristics Associated with Detection Dog Success Olfactory Research in Dogs by Lucia Where to find Lucia: Website | Research Papers You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support O...

Search & Rescue Horses with Sharon Pomeroy from Highlands SAR

January 30, 2024 19:20 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Sharon Pomeroy about search and rescue horses.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Airscentinghorse.com highlands-sar.org/ Where to find Sarah: Website | Facebook You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Jessie's Legacy with Esther Matthews & Marisa Steynberg

January 16, 2024 23:59 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Esther Matthews and Marisa Steynberg about Jessie’s legacy and their book about her.  Science Highlight: Scent detection dogs as a novel method for oestrus detection in an endangered species, the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Where to purchase the book: Amazon Kindle, WWFSA | Email [email protected] Where to find Marisa: Instagram  Where to find Esther: Instagram You can support...

Safe Fieldwork While Black with Alex Troutman

January 02, 2024 18:37 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Alex Troutman about safe fieldwork while Black. Science Highlight: Remaining safe conducting Field work While Black (FWB), and Tips for PIs, Universities, and Employers of Black Individuals Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Critters of Michigan Critters of Georgia  Critters of Minnesota Been Outside Book  Where to find Al: Instagram | X | Website   You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreo...

2023 Year-End with Rachel & Heather

December 19, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with co-founders Heather and Rachel for a year-end wrap up.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Tick Borne Illnesses with Dr. Brian Herrin

December 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Brian Herrin from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine about tick borne illnesses. Science Highlight: Predominant risk factors for tick-borne co-infections in hunting dogs from the USA Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Where to find Brian: College of Vet Med  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist ...

Human-Wildlife Conflict with Gabi Fleury

November 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Gabi Fleury about human-wildlife conflict, being LGBTQIA+ and black in STEM, and so much more. Science Highlight: Comparing narcotics detection canine accuracy across breeds Links Mentioned in the Episode:  How to deliver a safer research culture for LGBTQIA+ researchers Where to find Gabi: Lab Website | Twitter | Instagram  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. ...

Foxtail Safety with Dr. Joe Spoo

November 07, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Joe Spoo about foxtails and working dogs.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Meanseeds.com Where to find Dr. Joe:   Website | Courses  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Podcast Schedule Changes

October 24, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 6.75 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla provides an update on the podcast's schedule.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Heat Injuries in Dogs with Emily Hall & Anne Carter

October 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Emily Hall and Ann Carter about heat injuries in dogs.  Science Highlight: The effect of urine sample temperature on the efficacy of olfactory detection of prostate cancer in men by a specially trained dog Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None Where to find Emily & Ann: Blog | Facebook | Twitter You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website |...

Search & Rescue Needs in Indigenous Communities with Shelby Homer

October 10, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Shelby Homer about search and rescue needs in indigenous communities.  Science Highlight: Canine (Canis familiaris) scent detection of invasive brown bullhead catfish (Ameriurus nebulosus) in lake water samples Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None Where to find Shelby: 4Corners Website | 4Corners Facebook    You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationi...

Multiple Alerts to Discriminate Between Targets with Jens Frank

October 03, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Jens Frank from the Scandinavian Working Dog Institute about teaching dogs multiple alerts to discriminate between targets.  Science Highlight: Relationships between personality of human–dog dyads and performances in working tasks  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None Where to find Jens: University Website | SWDI Website | SWDI Instagram | SWDI Facebook   You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at ...

A Day in the Life of a Conservation Detection Dog Handler

September 26, 2023 13:58 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

In this episode, we discuss a day in the life of a conservation detection dog handler on a variety of projects that Kayla has worked on.

Dangermond Preserve Wrap Up

September 19, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Elizabeth Hiroyasu, Hillary Young, and Grace Lewin about their Dangermond Preserve work.  Science Highlight: None this week  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None Where to find Hillary: Young Lab Where to find Elizabeth: Website  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagra...

Snake Bites with Nick Brandehoff

September 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Nick Brandehoff about snake bites. Science Highlight: None this week  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Denver Venom Conference Where to find Nick: Website | Snake Bite Support Group | Vet Snake Bite Support Group You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Snake Avoidance with Ken Ramirez

September 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 75 MB

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ken Ramirez about snake avoidance Science Highlight: Field quantifications of probability of detection and search patterns to form protocols for the use of detector dogs for eradication assessments Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None Where to find Ken: Website | Instagram | Course You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | S...

Heat Safety & Working Dogs with Dr. Janice Baker

August 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MB

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Janice Baker from the Veterinary Tactical Group about heat events and working dogs.    Science Highlight: Rethinking Heat Injury in the SOF Multipurpose Canine: A Critical Review   Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None   Where to find Janice:  Website | Facebook | Instagram    You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.   K9 Conservationists Website | Merch...

Field Safety Prep with Pine Irwin

August 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Pine Irwin about field safety prep. Science Highlight: None this week  Classes to Consider: Wilderness First Responder, WFR Trap Release Workshop Canine CPR Before You Go: Check weather Check terrain for water access, gullies, cliffs, other hazards Learn about wildlife - snakes, predators, big herbivores, cattle, loose dogs. What are the risks with them? What can be done to mitigate these risks? Check where property lines a...

Safari Science & Fieldwork Experience with Dr. Stotra Chakrabarti

August 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Stotra Chakrabarti about safari science and his experience working in the field.  Science Highlight: Faecal sampling using detection dogs to study reproduction and health in North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None  Where you can find Dr. Stotra: Website | Twitter You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conserv...

Urban Ecology with Cesar Estien

August 08, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Cesar Estien about urban ecology.  Science Highlight: None this week  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None  Where to find Cesar: Website | Twitter You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Odor Discrimination Wrapup and Personal Updates

July 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla wraps up our discrimination series with a Q&A and provides some updates. Science Highlight: None this week  Questions asked: From Megan: How to “mix” discriminants/control things into your one sample without containing it? Any good ideas for avoiding over discrimination/specification with limited samples? Should we swab the storage rooms? Any ideas for promoting generalisation across individuals, stages, phases with very few samples? Tes...

Medical Alert Service Dogs with Rayanne Craven

July 18, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 70.5 MB

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Rayanne Craven about medical alert service dogs. Science Highlight: None this week  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None  Where you can find Rayanne: Website  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Canine Sports Medicine with Dr. Leslie Eide

July 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Leslie Eide from The Total Canine about canine sports medicine.  Science Highlight: None this week  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None  Where you can find Leslie:  Website | Facebook | Instagram  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Progressing Your Detection Training Like a PRO with Lily Strassberg

June 27, 2023 14:46 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Lily Strassberg about organizing training based on target behavior.  Science Highlight: A Review of the Types of Training Aids Used for Canine Detection Training Questions discussed: Why does it matter to think about target behavior when training? Can you give a few examples of training scenarios that you may use based on their target? How does the odor behavior itself affect this? Why is it important to plan to train (not test...

Safety and Inclusion for Queer Ecologists with Jamie Coon and Nathan Alexander

June 20, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Jamie Coon and Nathan Alexander about a paper they published about safety and inclusion for queer ecologists.  Science Highlight: None this week What unique barriers do LGBTQ+ folks face when it comes to ecology, and fieldwork in particular? Strain of identity disclosure Negative fieldwork experiences and career trajectories Cis/heteronormativity Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Best practices for LGBTQ+ inclusion during ecolo...

Odor Discrimination Part 6: Generalization with Paul Bunker from Chiron K9

June 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

For our sixth episode of our odor discrimination series, Kayla talks with Paul Bunker from Chiron K9 about generalization and discrimination.   Science Highlight: None this week Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None Where you can find Paul: Website | Instagram  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Odor Discrimination Part 5: When Odor Discrimination Has Hone Wrong - A Case Study

June 06, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

For our fifth episode of our odor discrimination series, Kayla talks about the odor discrimination work K9 Conservationists did with Action for Cheetahs in Kenya. Science Highlight: None this week Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Odor Discrimination Part 4: Moss Discrimination with Caroline Finlay

May 30, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

For our fourth episode of our odor discrimination series, Kayla speaks with Caroline Finlay from Conservation Detection Dogs Northern Ireland about moss discrimination. Science Highlight: Relative abundance of endangered San Joaquin kit foxes (Vulpes macrotis mutica) based on scat-detection dog surveys Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Canine detection of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in laboratory and field settings Where to find Caroline:  Website | Facebook | Instagram You can support...

Odor Discrimination Part 3: Mud Snails with Conservation Dogs Collective and Auburn University

May 23, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

For our third episode of our odor discrimination series, Kayla speaks with Laura, Morgan, and Jo from Conservation Dogs Collective and Emily from Auburn University about a fascinating project undertaken to detect New Zealand Mud Snails.  Science Highlight: None this week!  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Discrimination learning with and without “errors” Errorless learning  Where to find Conservation Dogs Collective: Website Where to find Canine Performance Sciences: Facebook You can ...

Odor Discrimination Part 2: Training an "All Clear" for Detection Dogs with Paul Bunker

May 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

In the second episode of the odor discrimination mini series, we revisit an older episode of K9 Conservationists where Kayla speaks with Paul Bunker of Chiron K9 about all clear procedures. Science Highlight: ⁠An assessment of the effects of habitat structure on the scat finding performance of a wildlife detection dog⁠ What is an all-clear response? The dog’s formal response to let the handler know there is no odor to alert to What is a go-no-go response? The dog’s NON-formal response t...

Odor Discrimination Part 1: Signal Detection Theory with Simon Gadbois

May 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

In the first episode of the odor discrimination mini series, we revisit an older episode of K9 Conservationists where Kayla Fratt speaks with Dr. Simon Gadbois to talk about signal detection theory and his conservation work. Discussed in this Podcast: Dr. Gadbois work in Nova Scotia What is signal detection theory? What’s the potential problem with proportion or percentage correct data as performance? What’s the problem with our basic lineup for training and testing detection dogs as it...

Canine Olfaction and Detection Science Conference with Lauren DeGreef

May 02, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 48.4 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Lauren DeGreef about the upcoming Canine Olfaction and Detection Science Conference.  Science Highlight: None this week! Where to find Lauren: Facebook | LinkedIn Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Conference Registration  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Dogs Detecting Insects Carrying Diseases with Rachel Curtis-Robles and Devin Christopher

April 25, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 80.3 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Rachel Curtis-Robles and Devin Christopher about dogs detecting insects carrying diseases.  Science Highlight: Dogs can sense weak thermal radiation Where to find Rachel: Website   Where to find Devin: Linked in  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Insta...

Imposter Syndrome with Jay Gurden

April 18, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 83.1 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Jay Gurden about imposter syndrome!  Science Highlight: You Are Not My Handler! Impact of Changing Handlers on Dogs' Behaviours and Detection Performance Why is imposter syndrome so common in the dog world?  We care about what we do Extra pressure Young industry Success is related to our dog’s behavior No path to success like law school How do you combat imposter syndrome?  Make objective appraisals about what you do know, wh...

Wood Turtles with Kristine Hoffman and Julia Sirois

April 11, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Kristine Hoffman and Julia Sirois from St Lawrence University about their work with wood turtles, building on our conversation with Scott Buchanan. Science Highlight: Training with varying odor concentrations: implications for odor detection thresholds in canines Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None Where to find Kristine: Website Where to find Julia: Instagram | Facebook  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joi...

Wood Turtles with Scott Buchanan

April 04, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Scott Buchanan on his work with wood turtles.  Science Highlight: A Glimpse into the Use of Dogs to Address Global Poaching, Overharvesting, and Trafficking of Aquatic Species Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Patreon Q&A with Caisa Persson Werme

March 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with our patreon Caisa Persson Werme to answer questions about training and alerts. Science Highlight: Back to the basics with conservation detection dogs: fundamentals for success Questions asked:  During the search he might stop after a while and look at me. If I don't acknowledge it in any way he takes off to search again with the same intensity as before. Is that the right approach on my part? Is he looking for guidance or just to c...

Using Dogs for Pest Eradication with Melissa Houghton

March 21, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Melissa Houghton about using dogs for pest eradication on a remote world heritage island. Science Highlight: Methodology and challenges of a complex multi-species eradication in the sub-Antarctic and immediate effects of invasive species removal Links Mentioned in the Episode:  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our...

Post Guatemala Fieldwork Discussions with PhD student Ellen Dymit

March 14, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back with Ellen Dymit to talk about their experience with the fieldwork in Guatemala. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Where to find Ellen: Ellen’s Twitter | Taal’s Twitter You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Pre Guatemala Fieldwork Discussions with PhD student Ellen Dymit

March 07, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 41.7 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ellen Dymit before their fieldwork in Guatemala. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Barley’s First Find Where to find Ellen: Ellen’s Twitter | Taal’s Twitter You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Baw Baw Frogs with Chris Hartnett

February 28, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 63.9 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Chris Hartnett to talk about Baw Baw frogs. Science Highlight: Obedience training effects on search dog performance Links Mentioned in the Episode: Where to find Chris: Website You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Dogs Finding GPS Trackers with Sho Rapley

February 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Sho Rapley about dogs finding GPS trackers. Science Highlight: Diving in Nose First: The Influence of Unfamiliar Search Scale and Environmental Context on the Search Performance of Volunteer Conservation Detection Dog-Handler Teams Where you can find Sho: Twitter | You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Faceb...

Field Work Preparation

February 14, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks about field work preparation for the upcoming project. You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Data Dogs Can't Detect with Toni Proescholdt

February 07, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 91.3 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks to Toni Proescholdt from Utah State about the data that dogs can’t detect. Science Highlight: Can volunteers train their pet dogs to detect a novel odor in a controlled environment in under 12 weeks? Links Mentioned in the Episode: You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Updates from the Field and Patreon Q&A

January 31, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 90.2 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla provides an update on what K9 Conservationists has been up to and answers some Patreon questions. Science Highlight: Detection distance and environmental factors in conservation detection dog surveys Questions tackled in this episode include: How do you take into consideration your dog team and their strengths/motivators/style when deciding on projects that you want to pursue? How do I reinforce the alert while helping my dog keep his nose of...

Antiracism and Detection Dogs with Kassidi Jones

January 24, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 96 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Kassidi Jones to talk about antiracism and detection dogs. Science Highlight: Handler beliefs affect scent detection dog outcomes Links Mentioned in the Episode: Reading list Where to find Kassidi: Instagram You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Are We Trainers? with Kim Brophy and Mike Shikashio

January 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Kim Brophy and Mike Shikashio to answer an important question: what is a dog trainer? Science Highlight: Relationship between aggressive and avoidance behaviour by dogs and their experience in the first six months of life Links Mentioned in the Episode: Where to find Kim: Website | Facebook  Where to find Mike:  Website | Bitey End of the Dog  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k...

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