Heat Safety & Working Dogs with Dr. Janice Baker

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 | …

Field Safety Prep with Pine Irwin

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 ⁠Trap Release Workshop⁠ ⁠Canine CPR⁠ Before You Go: On The Dog: In The Hip Pack/Fanny Pack: In The Backpack: First Aid Kit: In …

Urban Ecology and Making the NSF More Inclusive with Cesar Estien

For 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 Transcript (AI-Generated) Kayla Fratt …

Safari Science & Fieldwork Experience with Dr. Stotra Chakrabarti

For 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 …

Odor Discrimination Wrapup and Personal Updates

For 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: From Janna Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists …

How Much Money Do Conservation Detection Dog Trainers Make?

Working as a conservation detection dog trainer/handler is an incredible lifestyle for the right person. It’s not for everyone – the hours are long, the fieldwork is physically demanding, and the grantwriting can be grueling. But one of the biggest challenges of “making it” as a conservation dog handler is …

Medical Alert Service Dogs with Rayanne Craven

For 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 Summary …

Canine Sports Medicine with Dr. Leslie Eide

For 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 …

Progressing Your Detection Training Like a PRO with Lily Strassberg

For 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 …