Odor Discrimination Part 4: Moss Discrimination with Caroline Finlay

For our fourth episode of our odor discrimination series, Kayla speaks with Caroline Finlay from Conservation Detection Dogs Northern Ireland about moss discrimination. Science Highlight: Relative abundance of endangered San Joaquin kit foxes (Vulpes macrotis mutica) based on scat-detection dog surveys Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Canine detection of chronic wasting …

Odor Discrimination Part 1: Signal Detection Theory with Simon Gadbois

In the first episode of the odor discrimination mini series, we revisit an older episode of K9 Conservationists where Kayla Fratt speaks with Dr. Simon Gadbois to talk about signal detection theory and his conservation work. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Signal Detection Theory Where to find Dr. Gadbois: Website | Lab Facebook …

Canine Olfaction and Detection Science Conference with Lauren DeGreef

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Lauren DeGreef about the upcoming Canine Olfaction and Detection Science Conference.  Science Highlight: None this week! Where to find Lauren: Facebook | LinkedIn Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Conference Registration  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists …

Imposter Syndrome with Jay Gurden

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Jay Gurden about imposter syndrome!  Science Highlight: You Are Not My Handler! Impact of Changing Handlers on Dogs’ Behaviours and Detection Performance Why is imposter syndrome so common in the dog world?  How do you combat imposter syndrome?  What are the 5 …

Wood Turtles with Kristine Hoffman and Julia Sirois

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Kristine Hoffman and Julia Sirois from St Lawrence University about their work with wood turtles, building on our conversation with Scott Buchanan. Science Highlight: Training with varying odor concentrations: implications for odor detection thresholds in canines Thanks to the following partners for …

Wood Turtles with Scott Buchanan

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Scott Buchanan on his work with wood turtles.  Science Highlight: A Glimpse into the Use of Dogs to Address Global Poaching, Overharvesting, and Trafficking of Aquatic Species Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining …

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 …