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.
Copyright: © Kayla Fratt
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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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.
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.
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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Nick Brandehoff about snake bites.
Science Highlight: None this week
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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 are in case of private property crossings.
Nearest emergency vet
Nearest emergency room
Permethrin clothes as needed
Add Seresto collar as needed (we use in addition to Bravecto)
Spray dog with Show Sheen to reduce burr/foxtail collection as needed
Double-check medications and gear to ensure nothing is expired, damaged, or missing
On The Dog:
In The Hip Pack/Fanny Pack:
GPS (paired with GPS collar)
Cell Phone
Tweezers
Poo Bags
Treats
Toys
Squeeze tube of lube/coconut oil
Chapstick
Sunscreen
Getxent tubes (individual samples)
Gimme (target odor sample)
Alcohol pads
In The Backpack:
Possibles Pouch:
Firestarter (lighter and firesteel)
Paracord (30+ feet)
Duct tape
Mirror
Whistle
Spare batteries for GPS/headlamp
First Aid Kit:
Write in rain paper and pencil
Gauze (buy in-person to avoid getting TONS of rolls at once)
Benadryl
Ibuprofen
Theraflu
Carprofen/Rimadyl
Imodium
Syringe (to irrigate wounds)
Vet wrap (also buy in-person, online packs are huge)
Antivenin (extremely hard to get in USA)
Gabapentin
Trazadone
In Pack:
Layers for cold and/or rain
Dog booties
Paper map
Zipties (large, for trap release)
Headlamp
Water (3L)
Optional: dog bowl. My dogs drink from my Camelbak
Snacks for human and dog
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Where to find Pine: Facebook | Instagram | Website
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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