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Welcome to the Canine Conversations Podcast: where we’re positively obsessed with behavior. Join certified dog trainers as we discuss case studies, explore training concepts, and interview experts in the field of behavior. The hosts of this show include Marissa Martino, owner of Paws and Reward Do…

Marissa Martino, Kayla Fratt, Ursa Acree


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 226 EPISODES

    4.8 from 82 ratings Listeners of Canine Conversations that love the show mention: dog behavior, positive training, dog training, dog owners, kayla, dogs, methods, animals, experts, great information, based, approach, putting, research, tips, audio, absolutely love, free, helped, learning.


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    The Canine Conversations podcast hosted by Kayla Fratt is an incredibly informative and enjoyable resource for dog owners and enthusiasts. The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to dog behavior, training, conservation work, and more. With a combination of expert guests, personal anecdotes, and scientific knowledge, this podcast offers a well-rounded and educational listening experience.

    One of the best aspects of The Canine Conversations podcast is the variety of topics covered. From training techniques to wildlife conservation efforts involving dogs, there is something for everyone interested in dogs or animals in general. The interviews with guests provide valuable insights into different fields related to dogs, making each episode engaging and enlightening. Additionally, the discussion of scientific papers and book clubs adds an intellectual depth to the podcast, ensuring that listeners are getting accurate information based on research.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is Kayla's hosting style. She is thoughtful and attentive in her interviews, asking insightful questions that bring out important details from her guests. Her passion for the subject matter shines through in every episode, making it easy for listeners to become engrossed in the conversation. The episodes are also well-paced and structured, keeping the content interesting and flowing smoothly.

    While it's difficult to find any major flaws with The Canine Conversations podcast, one potential downside is that some episodes may be too technical or specific for casual listeners. The discussions can sometimes delve deep into scientific concepts or niche areas of dog training or behavior. However, this can also be seen as a positive aspect for those who enjoy more detailed information or have a specific interest in these topics.

    In conclusion, The Canine Conversations podcast is an exceptional resource for dog owners and enthusiasts alike. With its diverse range of topics and knowledgeable guests, it provides valuable insights into dog behavior, training methods, conservation work involving dogs, and more. Kayla's hosting style ensures that each episode is engaging and informative. Whether you are a dog owner looking to improve your training techniques or simply interested in learning more about dogs and their behavior, this podcast is a must-listen.



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    Latest episodes from Canine Conversations

    Part Two: When Your Dog's Body Can't Keep Up with their Brain with Tiff Shao and Sage Gustavson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 60:43


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back for part two with Sage Gustafson and Tiff Shao about the challenging topic of life with high-energy, high-drive, and/or high-arousal dogs who are injured or sick or otherwise cannot physically perform the behaviors that their brains want without causing pain.Links Mentioned in the Episode: NoneWhere to find Tiff: Website | Instagram | FacebookWhere to find Sage: FacebookYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Part One: When Your Dog's Body Can't Keep Up with their Brain with Tiff Shao and Sage Gustavson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 67:47


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks with Sage Gustafson and Tiff Shao about the challenging topic of life with high-energy, high-drive, and/or high-arousal dogs who are injured or sick or otherwise cannot physically perform the behaviors that their brains want without causing pain.Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: Benefits and limitations of using innovative tools like detection dogs, thermal imaging and drones to increase wildlife carcass finds during health surveillance and management effortsYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Spatial Ecology (and Sharks) with Brett Sweezy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 69:26


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks with Brett Sweezy about spatial ecology and sharks.Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: Efficiency and Bias in Strip and Line Transect SamplingWhere to find Brett: Instagram | BlueskyYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Breaking into the Field of Conservation Detection Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 71:12


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks about breaking into the field of conservation detection dogs. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: NoneYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    CWD Dogs with Brenna Aizen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 63:12


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Brenna Aizen from the Penn Vet Working Dog Center Wildlife Futures Program about dogs sniffing out chronic wasting disease.Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: Effect of rapid changes in environmental conditions on canine detection of methyl benzoateWhere to find Brenna:    Website | LinkedInYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Getting into Grad School with Dr. Charles van Rees

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 87:09


    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 terrainWhere to find Charles:    Website | Lab Website | InstagramYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Cheetah Conservation Fund Dogs with Tim Hofmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 55:23


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Tim Hofmann, the Scat Dog Handler, Research Manager and Research Coordinator at Cheetah Conservation Fund about his PhD research using detection dogs and other methods to study cheetahs in Namibia and beyond.Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: None this week! Where to find Tim: Website | Facebook | InstagramYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Hot Takes with Paul Bunker & Meg Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 60:52


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Paul Bunker and Meg Barnes about hot takes in the conservation dog training community. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: None this week! Where to find Paul: Website |Facebook |InstagramWhere to find Meg: Website |Facebook |Instagram You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon atpatreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website |Course Waitlist | Merch |Support Our Work |Facebook |Instagram |TikTok

    Plants & Puppies with Kat Serafina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 87:13


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Kat Serafina about plants and puppies. Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Science Highlight: An approach to identify bias in scent detection dog testing Where to find Kat: Website | Facebook You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Detecting Tea-tree Fingers Fungus with Dr. Nick Rutter and Shari Barmos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 67:46


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks to Zoos Victoria Wildlife Detection Dog Officer Dr Nick Rutter and Human Surveyor Shari Barmos about Detection Dog Daisy searching for the critically endangered Tea-tree fingers fungus. Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Science Highlight: The fluid dynamics of canine olfaction: unique nasal airflow patterns as an explanation of macrosmia This biologist and her rescue dog help protect bears in the Andes You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Sensitivity and Specificity Gone Wrong with Courtney Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 96:26


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Courtney Brown from Einstein K9 about search and rescue, handler scent discrimination, and sensitivity and specificity. Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Science Highlight: Conservation detection dogs: A critical review of efficacy and methodology Problem Solving with Kayla Fratt Where to find Courtney: Website | Facebook  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Genetic Gobledeygook: HOW Do We Learn From Scat? with Ellen Dymit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 67:11


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ellen Dymit from Oregon State University about Metabarcoding, SNPs, and microsatellites.  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Science Highlight: Training of Ecological Detection Dogs for Wolf Scat (Canis lupus) You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    The Conservation Cost of the War on Drugs with Nicholas Magliocca

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 53:17


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Nicholas Magliocca about jaguars, Central American conservation, and the drug war. Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Making the Hidden Visible: Accelerated Land-Use Change and Degradation Caused by Narco-Trafficking In and Around Central America's Protected Areas Jaguar conservation is caught in the crossfire of America's 'War on Drugs' Where to find Nicolas: Website  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Boarding "Extra" Dogs with Kerry Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 60:38


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Kerry Ryan from Dog Adventures Northwest about dog boarding. Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Science Highlight: Evaluating and integrating spatial capture–recapture models with data of variable individual identifiability Where to find Kerry: Website | Facebook | Instagram You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Platypus Detection Dogs with Natalie Hodges and Dr. Jessica Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 62:22


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Naomi Hodges and Dr. Jessica Thomas about Detection Dog Kip searching for Platypus burrows within Coranderrk Creek at Healesville Sanctuary Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Science Highlight: Conservation Detection Dogs Increase Efficacy for Prey Detection at Carnivore GPS Cluster Sites During Summer Wildlife Detection Dog Squad Platypus Detection Video You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Succulent Anti-Poaching Detection Dogs with Esther Matthews

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 43:15


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back with Esther Matthews to talk about succulent anti-poaching detection dogs. Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Where to find Esther: Website | Instagram | Dog's Instagram You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Ocelots, Thorns, and Javelinas with Lauren Wendt of Momentum K9

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 34:40


    K9 Conservationists was THRILLED to have the amazing Lauren Wendt of Momentum K9 temporarily join our team to help out in Texas on ocelot surveys. This episode covers many of the challenges and lessons learned on a particularly tricky project. Be sure to listen to our last episode with James and Lisanne for background on ocelots in Texas. Find Lauren at: https://momentumk9training.com/ https://www.instagram.com/momentum_k9_training/ https://www.facebook.com/momentumk9llc https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmomentumk9/ https://www.youtube.com/@MomentumK9

    Ocelots in Texas with Dr. Lisanne Petracca and James Helferich

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 64:30


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with James Helferich and Dr. Lisanne Petracca about the ocelot project in Texas.  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Where to find Dr. Lisanne: Website You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Como Es Trabajar con Perros Detectores de Conservación, En Realidad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 23:31


    En nuestro último episodio en el microserie español, Daniel y Kayla hablan mas sobre como es el trabajo como conservacionista canino. Si quieren escuchar MÁS episodios en español, solo escríbenos y grabamos otros. Nos encantaría hacer más episodios con conservacionistas y entrenadores de perros. Gracias a Daniel y Camilo por su apoyo en estos episodios.

    K9 Field First Aid with Kendra Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 60:50


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Kendra Carter about K9 field first aid. Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Nols Where to find Kendra: Website | Facebook  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Como Perros Puedan Apoyar a Conservación

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 23:31


    En nuestro cuarto episodio en español, Kayla y Daniel hablan sobre ejemplos de investigaciones cuales utilizan perros detectores de conservación. Gracias a Daniel y Camilo para su ayuda en estos episodios!

    Como Aprender Entrenar y Trabajar con Conservacionistas Caninos?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 15:46


    En nuestro tercero episodio del microserie español, Daniel y Kayla hablan de como uno se puede aprender trabajar con perros detectores de conservación. Hablan sobre el educación formal, los cursos disponible, como encontrar internos, y un poco sobre socios. Gracias a Daniel Castillo y Camilo Sierra.

    Conservation, Capitalism & Burnout with Caden Cristopher

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 70:31


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Caden Cristopher about conservation, canine welfare, capitalism, and how we're getting by.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Where to find Caden: Fenzi | Podcast | Blog | Instagram | Facebook You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Como Elegir un Perro para Entrenar para Conservación

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 25:03


    En el segundo episodio de nuestro microserie español, Kayla y Daniel hablan de cómo elegir la raza y el individuo correcto para tu trabajo y para tu familia. Hablan de los necesidades de un perro detector para conservación, y si debes conseguir un cachorro o un perro adulto. Gracias a Daniel y Camilo por su ayuda!

    Preparing for Wolf Scat Surveys in Alaska with Dr. Charles van Rees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 75:45


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Charles van Rees about preparing for her research in Alaska with Barley.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:   Conservation Detection Dog Handler Pack Contents: Part One | Part Two | Part Three  Where to find Charles: Linktree You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Que Son Perros Detectores de Conservación?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 21:53


    Hola y bienvenidos a nuestro micro-serie en español. Hoy Kayla y Daniel hablarán sobre los básicos de perros detectores de conservación. Hablan de como elegir un perro, que tipo de trabajos pueden hacer los perros, los básicos de entrenamiento, y como apoyan a proyectos de ecología en el mundo.

    Announcing - Conservacionistas Caninos (Episodios en Español!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 1:13


    I am SUPER excited to finally be able to share five (5!!!) episodes in SPANISH for all of our hispanohablante friends around the world. If you're not a Spanish-speaker, feel free to skip these episodes and you'll get an English episode as normal the following week. Thank you so much to Daniel Castillo for being a gracious co-host and to Camilo Sierra for volunteering to translate. Abrazos!

    Welcome to the Conservation Dog Alliance!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 20:21


    HOLY SMOKES y'all! A group of ~10 conservation detection dog pros have been quietly laboring for TWO YEARS to make the Conservation Dog Alliance a reality. In this episode, hear from several of the founding members about what the Conservation Dog Alliance will offer. To join the Conservation Dog Alliance, check out conservationdogalliance.org. There will be an informational webinar on July 19 2024, and a recording will be available for eternity on YouTube. Conservation Dog Alliance member benefits: 1) Meetups and Networking Conservation Dog Alliance members get access to an inclusive and friendly online community of like-minded folks with whom to share experiences and ask questions about dog training, vetting clients, running a business, and more. 2) Knowledge Base Members gain access to free customizable templates and other resources to assist in professionalizing their organizations and pursuing their goals.  3) Continuing Education Members will have access to educational opportunities such as “Lunch and Learn” Zooms, webinars on a variety of topics, and one-on-one mentorships with experienced professionals.

    Wolf, Not Marten (Milk, Not Water) with Sarah Stremming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 76:38


    Kayla sits down with Sarah Stremming to discuss how she has been handling Barley's tendency to generalize to other species while working on her wolf scat detection project in Alaska. This is a nerdy one, hang on!

    Detection Dogs Help Rediscover Golden Moles with Esther Matthews and Samantha Mynhardt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 49:19


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Esther Matthews and Samantha Mynhardt about dogs detecting golden moles. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:   Where to find Esther & Samantha: Website | Instagram | Facebook You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Play, Pivoting, and Positivity with Crystal Wing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 90:57


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Crystal Wing from Training Director for Evolution Working Dog Club and the K9 Detection Collaborative about play, pivoting, and positivity. Science Highlight: The feasibility of using scent detection dogs to locate bat hibernacula Links Mentioned in the Episode:   Thousand Hour Eyes Simon Mueller Episode Where to find Crystal: Linktree You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Using Dogs to Reduce Wildlife Conflict with Nils Pedersen of Wind River Bear Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 75:23


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Nils Pederson from Wind River Bear Institute about wildlife canines used for bear deterrence. Science Highlight: Effectiveness of scat-detection dogs in determining species presence in a tropical savanna landscape Links Mentioned in the Episode:   Where to find Nils: Website | Facebook | Instagram You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Curlew Nest Detection Dogs through Solid Science with Caroline Finlay of Conservation Detection Dogs of Northern Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 44:55


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Caroline Finlay about curlew nest detection dogs.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:   Conservation detection dogs sniff out rare curlew nests Where to find Caroline: Website | Facebook  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Continuing Education Extravaganza with Natasha Underwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 58:11


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Natasha Underwood from NHU Ecology and Detection Dogs about continuing education. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:   Dog Handling Training | Kryus | England College of Scent Dogs-The College of Scent Dogs Mantrailing Global Where to find Natasha: Website | Facebook | Instagram You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Don't Get Bitten: Keeping Yourself Safe Around Working Dogs with Ursa Acree

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 62:12


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ursa Acree about keeping yourself safe around working dogs.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:   Aggressive Dog Muzzle Up Project Where to find Ursa: Website  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram

    Arousal in Working Dogs Part Two with Liza Rader

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 69:50


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back with Liza Rader from Focus Dogs for part two about arousal in working dogs.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:    Flash of Brillance Dogs Where to find Liza: Website | Webinars | Instagram | Facebook You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Arousal in Working Dogs with Liza Rader

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 92:53


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Liza Rader from Focus Dogs about arousal in working dogs.  Science Highlight: How do seasonal changes in adult wolf defecation patterns affect scat detection probabilities? Links Mentioned in the Episode:    Where to find Liza: Website | Webinars | Instagram | Facebook You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Long-Term Working Dog Success with Lucia Lazarowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 63:15


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Lucia Lazarowski about long-term working dog success.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Behavioral Characteristics Associated with Detection Dog Success Olfactory Research in Dogs by Lucia Where to find Lucia: Website | Research Papers You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Search & Rescue Horses with Sharon Pomeroy from Highlands SAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 56:34


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Sharon Pomeroy about search and rescue horses.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Airscentinghorse.com highlands-sar.org/ Where to find Sarah: Website | Facebook You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Jessie's Legacy with Esther Matthews & Marisa Steynberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 28:36


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Esther Matthews and Marisa Steynberg about Jessie's legacy and their book about her.  Science Highlight: Scent detection dogs as a novel method for oestrus detection in an endangered species, the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Where to purchase the book: WWFSA | Email marisa@sdoodledesign.co.za Where to find Marisa: Instagram  Where to find Esther: Instagram You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Safe Fieldwork While Black with Alex Troutman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 67:16


    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 Been Outside Book  Where to find Al: Instagram | X | Website   You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    2023 Year-End with Rachel & Heather

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 56:30


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with co-founders Heather and Rachel for a year-end wrap up.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Tick Borne Illnesses with Dr. Brian Herrin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 65:14


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Brian Herrin from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine about tick borne illnesses. Science Highlight: Predominant risk factors for tick-borne co-infections in hunting dogs from the USA Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Where to find Brian: College of Vet Med  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

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    Human-Wildlife Conflict with Gabi Fleury

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 62:19


    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 find Gabi: Lab Website | Twitter | Instagram  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Foxtail Safety with Dr. Joe Spoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 46:55


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Joe Spoo about foxtails and working dogs.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Meanseeds.com Where to find Dr. Joe:   Website | Courses  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Podcast Schedule Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 4:05


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla provides an update on the podcast's schedule.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Heat Injuries in Dogs with Emily Hall & Anne Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 64:46


    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 to find Emily & Ann: Blog | Facebook | Twitter You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Search & Rescue Needs in Indigenous Communities with Shelby Homer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 41:16


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Shelby Homer about search and rescue needs in indigenous communities.  Science Highlight: Canine (Canis familiaris) scent detection of invasive brown bullhead catfish (Ameriurus nebulosus) in lake water samples Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None Where to find Shelby: 4Corners Website | 4Corners Facebook    You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Multiple Alerts to Discriminate Between Targets with Jens Frank

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 45:33


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Jens Frank from the Scandinavian Working Dog Institute about teaching dogs multiple alerts to discriminate between targets.  Science Highlight: Relationships between personality of human–dog dyads and performances in working tasks  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None Where to find Jens: University Website | SWDI Website | SWDI Instagram | SWDI Facebook   You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Dangermond Preserve Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 57:38


    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Elizabeth Hiroyasu, Hillary Young, and Grace Lewin about their Dangermond Preserve work.  Science Highlight: None this week  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None Where to find Hillary: Young Lab Where to find Elizabeth: Website  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Snake Bites with Nick Brandehoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 61:52


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

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