New research finds that “everyone learns differently” applies to detection dogs too. Because the process of memory consolidation, the brain’s way of stabilizing learned information, is slow and influenced by …
Science Saturday: Evaluating the effectiveness of participatory science dog teams to detect devitalized Spotted Lanternfly egg masses
In a recently published proof-of-concept study, it was found that community scientists (trained volunteer dog handlers) and their canine companions (with previous experience in sport scent detection competition), were capable …
Science Saturday: Leaving Land: The Toxic Trade-offs of a Coastal Wolf Pack’s Shifting Diet
A new study by Dr. Gretchen Roffler and colleagues reveals a surprising consequence of adaptation: coastal Alaskan wolves that shifted their diet from deer to sea otters now carry some …
Phytophthora and Pigeons with Ryan Tate
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ryan Tate about Phytophthora and pigeons. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Evaluating scent detection dogs as a tool to detect pathogenic …
In the Weeds: Sticky Sage with Sarah Jackson
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Sarah Jackson from New York-New Jersey Trail Conference about sticky sage. Links Mentioned in the Episode: None Science Highlight: Impact of …
Gundogs and Conservation with Jo Laurens
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Jo Laurens from The Force Free Gun Dogs about gundogs. Links Mentioned in the Episode: None Science Highlight: Switching to marine …
Large Search Area Strategy with Lauren Wendt
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Lauren Wendt from Momentum K9 about large search area strategy. Links Mentioned in the Episode: None Science Highlight: Comparison of mechanical …
Part Two: When Your Dog’s Body Can’t Keep Up with their Brain with Tiff Shao and Sage Gustavson
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back for part two with Sage Gustafson and Tiff Shao about the challenging topic of life with high-energy, high-drive, and/or high-arousal dogs …
Part One: When Your Dog’s Body Can’t Keep Up with their Brain with Tiff Shao and Sage Gustavson
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks with Sage Gustafson and Tiff Shao about the challenging topic of life with high-energy, high-drive, and/or high-arousal dogs who are injured or …
Spatial Ecology (and Sharks) with Brett Sweezy
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks with Brett Sweezy about spatial ecology and sharks. Links Mentioned in the Episode: None Science Highlight: Efficiency and Bias in Strip and Line …