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February 14, 2023

Field Work Preparation

Podcast Show Notes

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks about field work preparation for the upcoming project. You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Webs...

November 22, 2022

Patreon Questions with Meg Barnes

Podcast Show Notes

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back with our patron Meg Barnes to answer some of her questions! Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Where to find Meg: Instagram | Facebook You can support the K9 Cons...

November 2, 2022

Getting Published 101

Podcast Show Notes, Research

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Charles van Rees, our conservation correspondent, about getting research published. Science Highlight: None How is getting published in academia the same, or different from ot...

October 4, 2022

Mid-Season Musings

Podcast Show Notes

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks candidly about some mid-season musings.  Links Mentioned in the Episode: None You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K...

August 30, 2022

Thinking Bigger with Dr. Megan Parker

Podcast Show Notes

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Meg Parker from the Center for Large Landscape Conservation to discuss thinking bigger in the world of conservation detection dogs. Science Highlight: Factors That May Affect the ...

July 14, 2022

Action for Cheetahs with Mary Wykstra

Basics

In this bonus episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Mary Wykstra from Carnivores, Livelihoods and Landscapes, about the work they are doing with Actions for Cheetahs in Kenya.  Transcription (AI-Generated) Kayla Fratt (KF) 0...

May 1, 2022

Kenya and K9 Conservationists Update

Podcast Show Notes

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla provides an update on what she has been doing in Kenya, announces the new K9 Conservationist course, and answers some questions from patrons. Transcript (AI Generated) Kayla Fratt (KF) 0:01Do...

January 5, 2021

Could My Dog be a K9 Conservationist?

Basics, Dog Selection

If you’ve recently learned what conservation detection dogs are, you may be wondering if your beloved Fluffy has what it takes to help protect the planet. Can Any Dog Be Trained to do Conservation Detection Work? Not just any dog can cut...