Breaking into the Field of Conservation Detection Dogs

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sEiUK7jM3Nvfgc2rbIx9G?si=4fHy9Vd_Sq-cXSTo_uoekg In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks about breaking into the field of conservation detection dogs.  Links Mentioned in the Episode: N/A Science Highlight: None You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at ⁠patreon.com/k9conservationists.⁠ ⁠K9 Conservationists Website⁠ | ⁠Course Waitlist⁠ | ⁠Merch⁠ | ⁠Support Our …

Getting into Grad School with Dr. Charles van Rees

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ujsy38i7K36WiWXvQMYhp?si=akUHeXU2ToaRS0M_CusWcg In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back with Dr. Charles van Rees to talk about getting into grad school. Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Science Highlight: ⁠Trail vs. thicket: Evaluating conservation detection dog performance in varied terrain⁠ Where to find Charles: ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Lab Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ You …

Human-Wildlife Conflict with Gabi Fleury

https://open.spotify.com/show/0sdJiYd0Pfdf4rgvuC4yP0 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 …

Early Career Conservationist Tips with Gael Sanchez

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Gael Sanchez about joining the field of ecology and conservation. Science Highlight: Curtailment as a successful method for reducing bat mortality at a southern Australian wind farm Links Mentioned in the Episode: REU Where to find Gael: Website | Instagram  You can support the K9 …

First Season in the Field with Emma Lustig

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Emma Lustig about her first season as a conservation detection dog handler. Science Highlight: Effect of odorant pre-exposure on domestic dogs’ sensitivity on an odorant detection task Links Mentioned in the Episode: Where to find Emma: Instagram  You can support the K9 Conservationists …

Stimulus Control with Sarah Owings

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Sarah Owings about Stimulus Control. Science Highlight: “Reactivity to Stimuli” Is a Temperamental Factor Contributing to Canine Aggression What is stimulus control? Understanding that the environment has an influence on behavior Ex: if you’re really tired, the presence of the bed …

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 …

Airports to Moors: Invasive Species Mitigation with Grant Blackley

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Grant Blackley from Orkney Native Wildlife Project about transitioning from airport screening detection dogs to working with conservation detection dogs. Science Highlight: Olfaction-based Detection Distance: A Quantitative Analysis of How Far Away Dogs Recognize Tortoise Odor and Follow It to Source What …

Roundtable: How Did You Select Your Conservation Detection Dog?

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla hosts multiple guests as they answer one of the top questions conservation dog handlers get: how did you select your conservation detection dog? You can find our guests online here: Jo Lock:     Website | Instagram | FacebookLindsay Ware:    Website | Instagram | FacebookConservation Dog Collective:  Website | Instagram | FacebookRachel Hamre:   InstagramArden Blumenthal   Website | InstagramAbby Smith …