Stay ConnectedWelcome 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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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:
Where to find Liza: Website | Webinars | Instagram | Facebook
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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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.
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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.
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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Sharon Pomeroy about search and rescue horses.
Science Highlight: None
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Where to find Sarah: Website | Facebook
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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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 marisa@sdoodledesign.co.za
Where to find Marisa: Instagram
Where to find Esther: Instagram
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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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:
Where to find Al: Instagram | X | Website
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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:
Where to find Dr. Joe: Website | Courses
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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