Safe Fieldwork While Black with Alex Troutman

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Alex Troutman about safe fieldwork while Black. Science Highlight: ⁠Remaining safe conducting Field work While Black (FWB), and Tips for PIs, Universities, and Employers of Black Individuals⁠ Links Mentioned in the Episode:  ⁠Critters of Michigan⁠ ⁠Critters of Georgia ⁠ ⁠Critters of Minnesota⁠ …

Human-Wildlife Conflict with Gabi Fleury

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Gabi Fleury about human-wildlife conflict, being LGBTQIA+ and Black in STEM, and so much more. Science Highlight: ⁠Comparing narcotics detection canine accuracy across breeds⁠ Links Mentioned in the Episode:  ⁠How to deliver a safer research culture for LGBTQIA+ researchers⁠ Where to …

Heat Injuries in Dogs with Emily Hall & Anne Carter

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Emily Hall and Ann Carter about heat injuries in dogs.  Science Highlight: ⁠The effect of urine sample temperature on the efficacy of olfactory detection of prostate cancer in men by a specially trained dog⁠ Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None Where …

Snake Bites with Nick Brandehoff

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Nick Brandehoff about snake bites. Science Highlight: None this week  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  ⁠Denver Venom Conference⁠ Where to find Nick: ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Snake Bite Support Group⁠ | ⁠Vet Snake Bite Support Group⁠ You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast …

Snake Avoidance with Ken Ramirez

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ken Ramirez about snake avoidance Science Highlight: ⁠Field quantifications of probability of detection and search patterns to form protocols for the use of detector dogs for eradication assessments⁠ Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None Where to find Ken: ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ …

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 …

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 …

Wildlife Chasing with Alisa Healy

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Alisa Healy from Dog Forward Training about wildlife chasing. Science Highlight: Training methodology for canine scent detection of a critically endangered lagomorph: a conservation case study Links Mentioned in the Episode: Episode with Esther Mathews Where to find Alisa: Website | …

Predation Substitute Training with Simone Mueller

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Simone Mueller about Predation Substitute Training. Science Highlight: Performance of Pugs, German Shepherds, and Greyhounds (Canis lupus familiaris) on an odor-discrimination task What is predation substitute training? A force free protocol to stop predatory chasing. What are the steps? Management/prevention: stay …