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Detection Dogs and Non-Invasive Wildlife Monitoring
Basics, Field Safety and EthicsAs our understanding of wildlife ethics advances, non-invasive methods of monitoring are becoming increasingly sought after. As part of this trend, conservation detection dogs are emerging as one of the most effective (and cute) non-inva...
Safe Fieldwork While Black with Alex Troutman
Field Safety and Ethics, Podcast Show Notes, Safetyhttps://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/UMvy0voYGGb 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 ...
Human-Wildlife Conflict with Gabi Fleury
Field Safety and Ethics, Info for Early-Career Handlers, Podcast Show Noteshttps://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...
Heat Injuries in Dogs with Emily Hall & Anne Carter
Field Safety and Ethics, Podcast Show Notes, SafetyIn 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 m...
Snake Bites with Nick Brandehoff
Field Safety and Ethics, Podcast Show Notes, SafetyIn 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 B...
Snake Avoidance with Ken Ramirez
Field Safety and Ethics, Podcast Show Notes, Progressive Training, SafetyFor 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 e...
Heat Safety & Working Dogs with Dr. Janice Baker
Field Safety and Ethics, Podcast Show Notes, SafetyFor 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 R...
Field Safety Prep with Pine Irwin
Field Safety and Ethics, Podcast Show Notes, SafetyIn 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 Befo...
Safari Science & Fieldwork Experience with Dr. Stotra Chakrabarti
Field Safety and Ethics, Podcast Show Notes, ResearchFor 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 ...
Wildlife Chasing with Alisa Healy
Field Safety and Ethics, Non-Detection Training, Podcast Show Notes, Progressive Training, SafetyIn 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 conservati...
Predation Substitute Training with Simone Mueller
Detection Training, Field Safety and Ethics, Info for Early-Career Handlers, Non-Detection Training, Podcast Show Notes, Progressive Training, SafetyIn 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 tas...
Safe Animal Interactions with Skylos Ecology
Field Safety and Ethics, Podcast Show Notes, Progressive Training, Sensitive SpeciesIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with the Skylos Ecology Team, Tracey Lyten and Fiona Jackson, to discuss how to work safely around wildlife and livestock. What are your expectations/goals around detection dogs and wi...
Panel Discussion with Ken Ramirez, Kim Brophy, Laura Holder, Dr. Erim Gomez, Ursa Acree, and Dr. Charles van Rees
Field Safety and Ethics, Info for Early-Career Handlers, Podcast Show NotesIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla hosts a panel of conservationists, dog behavior consultants and trainers, and ecologists. Our panel guests this episode are Dr. Charles van Rees, Ken Ramirez, Ursa Acree, Kim Brophy, Laura Ho...
Do Our Working Dogs Owe Us Work?
Field Safety and Ethics, Non-Detection Training, Podcast Show Notes, SafetyIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Sarah Stremming and Erin Jones regarding what we owe our working dogs, and what they owe us. Science Highlight: Buzzing with possibilities: Training and olfactory generalization i...
Off-Leash Etiquette and Ethics
Field Safety and Ethics, Non-Detection Training, Podcast Show Notes, Progressive Training, SafetyIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla Fratt talks about off-leash etiquette in order to keep your dogs, yourself, others, and the environment safe. Discussed in this Podcast: Off leash is a privilege and owners carry a responsibi...
Too Much “Structure” Compromises Your Working Dog’s Welfare
Field Safety and Ethics, Non-Detection Training, Podcast Show Notes, Progressive TrainingIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla discusses the structure and welfare of a conservation detection dog! This episode is heavily inspired by Sarah Stremming’s Cog Dog Radio Podcast Episode titled “Drive, Deprivation, and De...
Muzzling for Wildlife Safety with Michael Shikashio
Field Safety and Ethics, Non-Detection Training, Podcast Show Notes, Progressive Training, SafetyIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla and Michael Shikashio from The Bitey End of the Dog discuss muzzling. They cover why conservation detection dogs might need muzzles and the best way to acclimate your dog to wearing one. Show...