Welcome to the K9 Conservationists podcast, where we’re positively obsessed with conservation detection dogs! Join us every week as we discuss detection dogs, ecology, conservation, dog behavior, training, and much more. K9 Conservationists is hosted by Kayla Fratt, CDBC and co-founder of K9 Conservationists. Along with her two co-founders, she trains dogs to detect data. Support the work we do at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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Dogbehavior Podcasts
A behind-the-scenes look into the reality of dog training, behavior, teaching, and learning. We love our dogs, we love our jobs, but sometimes it's not all unicorns and rainbows. Sometimes at the end of the day, you just need a drink and friend who gets it. We'll keep it fun, and keep it real.
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The Brandon McMillan Podcast is a weekly podcast that covers training/behavior topics, conversations with guests, and will keep you current with trending animal topics. Brandon McMillan is a professional animal trainer who has spent his entire life learning about and working with all types of animals. When Hollywood's top A-listers need help with their out of control dogs, Brandon is the one they call. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-mcmillan-podcast/support
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Welcome to our podcast where we dog moms discuss modern, enlightened dog parenting! Each week, we’ll take a dive deep into the human-dog connection and explore strategies that will inspire you to create connection and cooperation with your dog...no obedience training needed! We meet up at the intersection where training and behavior meet Heart and Soul...and where we leave behind the 'power over' obedience training paradigm we inherited and lead the way to an enlightened 'power with' approac ...
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The Dog's Way Podcast, with professional dog trainer Sean McDaniel, deals with practical dog obedience for real life situations. Sean gives you underlying theory and practical training assignments based in a more naturalistic dog training philosophy to help you solve the most common dog behavior issues. Sean shares his experience from over fifteen years of working with clients and their dogs, dealing with behavior modification, functional dog obedience issues and everyday dog training issues ...
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The Howling Diaries: Everything you need to know about Northern Inuits and dogs in general
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Welcome to "The Howling Diaries," your go-to podcast for everything about Northern Inuit Dogs and dogs in general! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of this unique breed, sharing essential care tips, breed insights, and the joys and challenges of dog ownership. Whether you're proudly owned by a Northern Inuit, would like to find out more about them or a dog enthusiast, this podcast is for you! So lets talk dog unplugged! In each episode, we will cover: Breed Overview: Discover t ...
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Alaska Storytime 01: Preparing for Fieldwork
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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, co-founder Kayla Fratt speaks about her PhD research. This episode covers background on the Alexander Archipelago wolf, some past research done by other biologists, and how dogs fit into the picture. She then discusses dog selection, onboarding, and training for this project. This episode ends with Kayla and …
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Incursion Dogs with Ruan & Tina De Flamingh
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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ruan and Tina De Flamingh form Green Trax about incursion dogs. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: Domestic Dog Scent Marks Trigger a Behavioural Response in Wild Wolves Where to find Ruan and Tina: Website You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreo…
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Toy Play to Modulate Arousal with Crystal Wing
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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Crystal Wing about toy play to modulate arousal. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Previous Crystal Wing podcast The Moving Canine Science Highlight: Wildlife detection dogs effectively survey a terrestrial amphibian, but differ among individuals, weather and habitat Where to find Crystal: Lin…
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Phytophthora and Pigeons with Ryan Tate
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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ryan Tate about Phytophthora and pigeons. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Evaluating scent detection dogs as a tool to detect pathogenic Phytophthora species Science Highlight: Should the cocktail training method cause a stir? Training frog generalist detection dogs with combined species sam…
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In the Weeds: Sticky Sage with Sarah Jackson
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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Sarah Jackson from New York-New Jersey Trail Conference about sticky sage. Links Mentioned in the Episode: None Science Highlight: Impact of variations in training schedules on dogs’ acquisition and retention of an odor detection task Where to find Sarah: Website You can support the K9 Conse…
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Gundogs and Conservation with Jo Laurens
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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Jo Laurens from The Force Free Gun Dogs about gundogs. Links Mentioned in the Episode: None Science Highlight: Switching to marine prey leads to unprecedented mercury concentrations in a population of coastal Alaska wolves Where to find Jo: Website | Force Free Gundog Group You can support t…
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Large Search Area Strategy with Lauren Wendt
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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Lauren Wendt from Momentum K9 about large search area strategy. Links Mentioned in the Episode: None Science Highlight: Comparison of mechanical sorting and DNA metabarcoding for diet analysis with fresh and degraded wolf scats Where to find Lauren: Website You can support the K9 Conservatio…
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Part Two: When Your Dog's Body Can't Keep Up with their Brain with Tiff Shao and Sage Gustafson
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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: None…
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Part One: When Your Dog's Body Can't Keep Up with their Brain with Tiff Shao and Sage Gustafson
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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: …
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Spatial Ecology (and Sharks) with Brett Sweezy
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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 Sampling Where to find Brett: Instagram | Bluesky You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservati…
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Breaking into the Field of Conservation Detection Dogs
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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks about breaking into the field of conservation detection dogs. Links Mentioned in the Episode: 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 Work |…
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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Brenna Aizen from the Penn Vet 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 benzoate Where to find Brenna: Website | LinkedIn You …
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Getting into Grad School with Dr. Charles van Rees
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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 can support the K9 Conservation…
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Cheetah Conservation Fund Dogs with Tim Hofmann
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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 Ti…
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Hot Takes with Paul Bunker & Meg Barnes
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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 |Instagram Where to find Meg: Website |Facebook |Instagram You can support the K9 Conservationists P…
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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…
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Detecting Tea-tree Fingers Fungus with Dr. Nick Rutter and Shari Barmos
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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…
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Sensitivity and Specificity Gone Wrong with Courtney Brown
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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…
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Genetic Gobledeygook: HOW Do We Learn From Scat? with Ellen Dymit
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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/…
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The Conservation Cost of the War on Drugs with Nicholas Magliocca
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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 …
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Boarding "Extra" Dogs with Kerry Ryan
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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…
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Platypus Detection Dogs with Naomi Hodges and Dr. Jessica Thomas
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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 Durin…
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Succulent Anti-Poaching Detection Dogs with Esther Matthews
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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 Web…
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Ocelots, Thorns, and Javelinas with Lauren Wendt of Momentum K9
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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 Laur…
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Ocelots in Texas with Dr. Lisanne Petracca and James Helferich
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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 Waitli…
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Session 120: Dogs and Babies with Aileen Cronin_
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In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Aileen Cronin, the founder of Dogs of Scottsdale and the creator of Baby Pack Leader. We dove into a fascinating discussion about the intersection of dog training and family life, particularly focusing on how to navigate the challenges of integrating dogs into a household with young children. Aile…
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Como Es Trabajar con Perros Detectores de Conservación, En Realidad?
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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 episo…
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K9 Field First Aid with Kendra Carter
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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 …
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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!
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Podcast #187: Training Faster Behaviors Without Frustration, Part 2
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In this episode, we explore strategies to achieve faster and more precise behaviors in dog training. I discuss how clarity, timing, and reinforcement techniques can improve your dog's response times, reduce hesitation, and build confidence. Tune in for practical tips to keep your training sessions clean and effective. Key Points: - Clear communicat…
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Re-Broadcast: Training Success with SAR Handler Ann McGloon
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#186: Training Faster Behaviors Without Frustration, Part 1
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In this episode we discuss: Speed vs. Latency: Speed is how fast a behavior is completed from the time it starts. Latency is the response time, or the time elapsed between when the cue is perceived and when the behavior starts. Motivation: While motivation is essential, it is just one piece of the puzzle. Overemphasizing motivation can lead to frus…
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Como Aprender Entrenar y Trabajar con Conservacionistas Caninos?
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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.
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In this episode, we discuss the practice of avoiding situations as part (or all) of a training plan. Often avoiding certain situations can be an important strategy, helping to prevent mistakes and reduce stress for both the dog and the handler. But it’s usually not a long-term solution by itself and misconceptions about avoidance can result in team…
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Conservation, Capitalism & Burnout with Caden Cristopher
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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 patr…
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Como Elegir un Perro para Entrenar para Conservación
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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!…
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Episode 3: How it truly is to live with Northern Inuits and Welcome to Ciri's puppies!
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Welcome to "Fireborn Family Lives"! Join us on a wild journey into the world of Northern Inuits, where breeding tales and doggie adventures come alive. In this episode, we're recording straight from the whelping box as Ciri's beautiful puppies have just been born a few days ago! Get a glimpse into their journey so far in our Fireborn blog update. W…
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Preparing for Wolf Scat Surveys in Alaska with Dr. Charles van Rees
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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 Podc…
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Northern Inuit Playstyles and preparing for Ciri's Big Day
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Welcome to "Fireborn Family Lives"! Join us on a wild journey into the world of Northern Inuits, where breeding tales and doggie adventures come alive. In this episode, we're diving into the playful world of Northern Inuit playstyles, sharing the latest on Ciri's pregnancy as she prepares to welcome her puppies in just four days, and updating you o…
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Que Son Perros Detectores de Conservación?
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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.
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Announcing - Conservacionistas Caninos (Episodios en Español!)
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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 Sier…
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Welcome to the Conservation Dog Alliance!
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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. Ther…
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Prologue: Overview of the Northern Inuit Dog and Fireborn Lives
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Welcome to "Fireborn Family Lives"! Join us on a wild journey into the world of Northern Inuits, where breeding tales and doggie adventures come alive. In this episode, we'll give you an overview into the history, characteristics, and care of Northern Inuit Dogs. Discover their origins, personality traits, and what makes them such a unique breed. G…
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Wolf, Not Marten (Milk, Not Water) with Sarah Stremming
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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!
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Detection Dogs Help Rediscover Golden Moles with Esther Matthews and Samantha Mynhardt
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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/k9conservatio…
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