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K9 Conservationists
208 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsWelcome 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
Wolf, Not Marten (Milk, Not Water) with Sarah Stremming
July 02, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBKayla sits down with Sarah Stremming to discuss how she has been handling Barley's tendency to generalize to other species while working on her wolf scat detection project in Alaska. This is a nerdy one, hang on!
Stimulus Control with Sarah Owings
June 18, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Sarah Owings about Stimulus Control. Science Highlight: "Reactivity to Stimuli” Is a Temperamental Factor Contributing to Canine Aggression What is stimulus control? Understanding that the environment has an influence on behavior Ex: if you’re really tired, the presence of the bed (stimulus), it’s going to be reinforcing to go lay down on it.Therefore the bed is the stimulus controlling the behavior to lay down, and the reinforcemen...
Detection Dogs Help Rediscover Golden Moles with Esther Matthews and Samantha Mynhardt
June 04, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes - 79 MBIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Esther Matthews and Samantha Mynhardt about dogs detecting golden moles. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Where to find Esther & Samantha: Website | 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
Play, Pivoting, and Positivity with Crystal Wing
May 21, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Crystal Wing from Training Director for Evolution Working Dog Club and the K9 Detection Collaborative about play, pivoting, and positivity. Science Highlight: The feasibility of using scent detection dogs to locate bat hibernacula Links Mentioned in the Episode: Thousand Hour Eyes Simon Mueller Episode Where to find Crystal: Linktree You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conser...
Using Dogs to Reduce Wildlife Conflict with Nils Pedersen of Wind River Bear Institute
May 07, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Nils Pederson from Wind River Bear Institute about wildlife canines used for bear deterrence. Science Highlight: Effectiveness of scat-detection dogs in determining species presence in a tropical savanna landscape Links Mentioned in the Episode: Where to find Nils: Website | Facebook | Instagram You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website ...
Curlew Nest Detection Dogs through Solid Science with Caroline Finlay of Conservation Detection Dogs of Northern Ireland
April 23, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 74.6 MBIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Caroline Finlay about curlew nest detection dogs. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Conservation detection dogs sniff out rare curlew nests Where to find Caroline: 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
Continuing Education Extravaganza with Natasha Underwood
April 09, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Natasha Underwood from NHU Ecology and Detection Dogs about continuing education. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Dog Handling Training | Kryus | England College of Scent Dogs-The College of Scent Dogs Mantrailing Global Where to find Natasha: Website | Facebook | Instagram You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Webs...
Don't Get Bitten: Keeping Yourself Safe Around Working Dogs with Ursa Acree
March 27, 2024 16:32 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBFor 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 MBFor 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 MBIn 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 MBFor 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 MBFor 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 MBFor 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 MBFor 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 MBFor 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 MBFor 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 MBFor 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 MBFor 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 MBFor 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 MBFor 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 MBFor 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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