Building and Growing Companies with Andrew Ishimaru

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Andrew Ishimaru from RyTech about building and growing companies. Science Highlight: When the nose knows: ontogenetic changes in detection dogs’ (Canis familiaris) responsiveness to social and olfactory cues Links Mentioned in the Episode: Growth Hackers Demand curve Inbound Marketing Certification Trust Me, …

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 …

Expertise, Accessibility, and Gatekeeping with Cate Roscoe

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Cate Roscoe about Expertise, Accessibility, and Gatekeeping. What does DEI stand for? Can we define each term? Links Mentioned in the Episode: Why Diversity and Inclusion Are Good for Business Where to find Cate: Website You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast …

Demonstration Dogs with Tayllor Pittman

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with our long time patron Tayllor Pittman about selecting and preparing dogs to be demonstration dogs. Science Highlight: Detection Distance and Environmental Factors in Conservation Detection Dog Surveys Links Mentioned in the Episode: Fill in the Blank Episode All Clear with Paul Bunker …

Screening Shelter Dogs and Career Changes with Katie Brennan from Search Dog Foundation (Part 2)

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back with Katie Brennan for part two about sourcing shelter dogs for work. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Where to find Katie: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Recruitment You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Transcript (AI-Generated) Kayla …

Patreon Questions with Meg Barnes

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 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Transcript …

Certifications with Robin Greubel

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Robin Greubel from K9Sensus about certifying detection dogs. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Where to find Robin: Website | Facebook | Instagram  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website …

Training Expert Dogs to Hand-Off to Amateurs with Miranda Turenne

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Miranda Turenne from Pacific Assistance Dogs Society about Assistance Dogs. Science Highlight: Canine Olfaction: Scent, Sign, and Situation How do you prep dogs for new/green handlers? Selection of the dogs is important Dogs that are highly biddable and highly task oriented Building …