Curlew Nest Detection Dogs through Solid Science with Caroline Finlay of Conservation Detection Dogs of Northern Ireland

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k9conservationists/episodes/Curlew-Nest-Detection-Dogs-through-Solid-Science-with-Caroline-Finlay-of-Conservation-Detection-Dogs-of-Northern-Ireland-e2io1tj 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 curlew nests⁠ Where to find Caroline: ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our …

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 …

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 …

Patreon Q&A with Caisa Persson Werme

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with our patreon Caisa Persson Werme to answer questions about training and alerts. Science Highlight: Back to the basics with conservation detection dogs: fundamentals for success Questions asked:  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Choice VS Structure K9 Talking Scents Episode You can support …

Breeding Functional Working Dogs with Dr. Jessica Hekman

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Jessica Hekman from Dog Zombie about Breeding Functional Dogs. Science Highlight: Advancing Genetic Selection and Behavioral Genomics of Working Dogs Through Collaborative Science What is functional breeding? The population is no more at risk of X disease than the dog …

Growing as Consultants for Scat Dog Teams: A Co-Founder Conversation

In this episode, we sit down with Heather Nootbaar and Rachel Hamre, cofounders of K9 Conservationists. We dive into the work we did in Kenya, especially what Heather and Rachel worked on after Kayla went home. We also discuss what we found surprising, inspiring, challenging, and fun about working with …

Combining a Love of Dogs with Conservation with Co-Founder Heather Nootbaar

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla interviews co-founder Heather. They discuss how Heather got into the world of conservation detection dogs, her experience before K9 Conservationists, and how she and Kayla joined forces.  Science Highlight: Using Scent Detection Dogs in Conservation Settings: A Review of Scientific Literature Regarding Their Selection …