K9 Conservationists

Field Safety Prep with Pine Irwin

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In 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

Before You Go:

  • Check weather

  • Check terrain for water access, gullies, cliffs, other hazards

  • Learn about wildlife - snakes, predators, big herbivores, cattle, loose dogs. What are the risks with them? What can be done to mitigate these risks?

  • Check where property lines are in case of private property crossings.

  • Nearest emergency vet

  • Nearest emergency room

    • Permethrin clothes as needed

    • Add Seresto collar as needed (we use in addition to Bravecto)

    • Spray dog with Show Sheen to reduce burr/foxtail collection as needed

    • Double-check medications and gear to ensure nothing is expired, damaged, or missing

      • On The Dog:

      • GPS Collar

      • Hi-Visibility Vest

      • Bell

        • In The Hip Pack/Fanny Pack:

        • GPS (paired with GPS collar)

        • Cell Phone

        • Styptic Powder

        • Tweezers

        • Trauma Shears

        • Flea Comb

        • Bear Spray

        • Citronella Spray

        • Poo Bags

        • Treats

        • Toys

        • Squeeze tube of lube/coconut oil

        • Chapstick

        • Sunscreen

        • Getxent tubes (individual samples)

        • Mylar bags

        • Gimme (target odor sample)

        • Alcohol pads

          • In The Backpack:

          • Possibles Pouch:

          • Firestarter (lighter and firesteel)

          • Paracord (30+ feet)

          • Water filter

          • Knife

          • Space blanket

          • Duct tape

          • Compass

          • Sewing kit

          • Mirror

          • Whistle

          • Spare batteries for GPS/headlamp

            • First Aid Kit:

            • Hydrogen peroxide

            • Write in rain paper and pencil

            • Antibiotic cream

            • Gauze (buy in-person to avoid getting TONS of rolls at once)

            • Benadryl

            • Ibuprofen

            • Theraflu

            • Carprofen/Rimadyl

            • Hydration powder 

            • Gu

            • Imodium

            • Boullion cubes

            • Syringe (to irrigate wounds)

            • Vet wrap (also buy in-person, online packs are huge)

            • Antivenin (extremely hard to get in USA)

            • Steri strips

            • Gabapentin

            • Trazadone

              • In Pack:

              • Layers for cold and/or rain

              • Dog booties

              • SPOT beacon

              • Paper map

              • Pack-a-Paw Rescue Harness

              • Zipties (large, for trap release)

              • Wire/cable cutter 

              • Headlamp

              • Water (3L)

              • Optional: dog bowl. My dogs drink from my Camelbak

              • Snacks for human and dog

                • Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

                Snake Bite Support Group

                Where to find Pine: Facebook | Instagram | Website 

                You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.


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