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Friday, May 10 When I lived in Panama as a high schooler, I reveled in the hammering of rain along tin roofs, rumbling like an approaching train until the deafening …
Using Dogs to Reduce Wildlife Conflict with Nils Pedersen of Wind River Bear Institute
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Nils Pederson from Wind River Bear Institute about wildlife canines used for bear deterrence. Science Highlight: Effectiveness of scat-detection dogs in …
Barley’s Canyon
Barley is snoring softly with his tongue poking out the front of his mouth. His warmth fills the nook behind my knees the way a river pours into a canyon. …
Olfactory Bliss
From last time: We chatter as we clean up, ferrying gear back and forth and heating water to clean dishes. We are basking in the early morning sunlight, repeatedly remarking …
Curlew Nest Detection Dogs through Solid Science with Caroline Finlay of Conservation Detection Dogs of Northern Ireland
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Caroline Finlay about curlew nest detection dogs. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Conservation detection dogs sniff out rare …
Alaskan Limbo at the Muskeg
Barley’s paws are splayed out, his claws gripping the planks of the dock. He does not trust these sturdy planks, but he follows me reluctantly past gillnetters and boats piled …
There Are Two Types of People on the Ferry to Ketchikan
We have been traveling for 56 hours. I am tired and stinky and buzzing with a nervous energy. Below the ferry deck in our laughably overloaded Ford Maverick, Barley is …
Continuing Education Extravaganza with Natasha Underwood
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Natasha Underwood from NHU Ecology and Detection Dogs about continuing education. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Dog Handling …
Don’t Get Bit: Keeping Yourself Safe Around Working Dogs with Ursa Acree
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ursa Acree about keeping yourself safe around working dogs. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Aggressive Dog Muzzle Up …
Arousal in Working Dogs Part Two with Liza Rader
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 …