How to Make PVC Scent Snorkels at Home for Detection Dogs

Many trainers use line-ups consisting of PVC scent snorkels to help train detection dogs to detect a new scent or ignore off-target odors. These PVC scent snorkels are stable, identical, and easy to make at home. The dog is trained to put her nose into the PVC, checking each in …

Long-Term Working Dog Success with Lucia Lazarowski

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 …

Jessie’s Legacy with Esther Matthews & Marisa Steynberg

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 …

Search and Rescue Horses with Sharon Pomeroy

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 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 …

Safe Fieldwork While Black with Alex Troutman

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 …

2023 Year-End with Rachel & Heather

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 …

Tick Borne Illnesses with Dr. Brian Herrin

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 …

Foxtail Safety with Dr. Joe Spoo

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 …

Human-Wildlife Conflict with Gabi Fleury

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 …

Podcast Schedule Changes

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 | …