In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back for part two with Kate Graham from Katalyst Kennels about breeding detection dogs.
Science Highlight: Effects of maternal investment, temperament, and cognition on guide dog success
What is important to consider for pregnant broods?

 Appropriate exercise for pregnant broods to keep them fit, which is better and safer for whelping and recovery
 Gestational appropriate diet
 Puzzles and enrichment post birth can help dogs meet their enrichment needs while still looking after the puppies

What is important to consider for puppy raising?

 Avidog or Puppy Culture are great to follow for puppies, or a mix of both

Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Avidog
Puppy Culture
Maybe link Pandemic Puppy episodes?
Where to find Kate Graham:  Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Breeding Detection Dogs Part 2 with Kate Graham

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.

Natural Sciences

Science & Medicine

Science

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

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

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
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Continuing Education Extravaganza with Natasha Underwood

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

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.
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Breeding Detection Dogs Part 2 with Kate Graham

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