K9 Conservationists

By Kayla Fratt

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, trai... more

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The podcast currently has 229 episodes available.

K9 Conservationists episodes:

January 10, 2023 Building and Growing Companies with Andrew Ishimaru
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Andrew Ishimaru from RyTech about building and growing companies.
Science Highlight: When the nose knows: ontogenetic changes in detection dogs' (Canis familiaris) responsiveness to social and olfactory cues
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Growth Hackers
Demand curve
Inbound Marketing Certification
Trust Me, I’m Lying
Ryan Holliday course
Canva
Google Analytics
Where to find Andrew: Instagram | LinkedIn
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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1h 6min
January 03, 2023 Early Career Conservationist Tips with Gael Sanchez
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Gael Sanchez about joining the field of ecology and conservation.
Science Highlight: Curtailment as a successful method for reducing bat mortality at a southern Australian wind farm
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
REU
Where to find Gael: Website | Instagram
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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1h 9min
December 29, 2022 First Season in the Field with Emma Lustig
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Emma Lustig about her first season as a conservation detection dog handler.
Science Highlight: Effect of odorant pre-exposure on domestic dogs' sensitivity on an odorant detection task
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Where to find Emma: Instagram
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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49min
December 20, 2022Expertise, Accessibility, and Gatekeeping with Cate Roscoe
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Cate Roscoe about Expertise, Accessibility, and Gatekeeping.
What does DEI stand for? Can we define each term?
Diversity - who is at the table

Equity - diversity + inclusion = equity, what is needed to achieve equality

Inclusion - who is involved/included
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Why Diversity and Inclusion Are Good for Business
Where to find Cate: Website
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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1h 14min
December 13, 2022 Demonstration Dogs with Tayllor Pittman
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with our long time patron Tayllor Pittman about selecting and preparing dogs to be demonstration dogs.
Science Highlight: Detection Distance and Environmental Factors in Conservation Detection Dog Surveys
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Fill in the Blank Episode
All Clear with Paul Bunker
Where to find Tayllor: Instagram | Facebook
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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1h 17min
December 06, 2022 Sourcing Shelter Dogs with Katie Brennan (Part 2 of 2)
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back with Katie Brennan for part two about sourcing shelter dogs for work.
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Where to find Katie: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Recruitment
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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1h 5min
November 29, 2022Sourcing Shelter Dogs with Katie Brennan (Part 1 of 2)
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Katie Brennan from Search Dog Foundation about sourcing shelter dogs for work.
How do shelters know to reach out? ie, what do they see in the dog?
Energy level

Age

Breed: lab, golden, aussie, border collie, mal/dutchie, gsd, + mixes

Reaction to strange people and dogs

What do they do with toys?

Cleared by veterinarian team
How do you screen dogs?
6-10 foot pass between candidate dog and neutral dog or parallel walk.

Remove dog from crate/kennel/car.

Retrieves and possession.

Field hunt

Noise response/startle test.

Rubble pile
Links Mentioned in the Episode: None
Where to find Katie: Website | Instagram | Facebook
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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1h 12min
November 22, 2022 Patreon Questions with Meg Barnes
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back with our patron Meg Barnes to answer some of her questions!
Science Highlight: None
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Where to find Meg: Instagram | Facebook
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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1h 28min
November 15, 2022Certifications with Robin Greubel
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Robin Greubel from K9Sensus about certifying detection dogs.
Science Highlight: None
A certification is a snapshot of the skills that have proven to be predictors of success in the field

Some skill sets to consider during testing are refocusing after distraction, independent dogs (handler not assisting in finding the hides), and successful clears

There are different kinds of detection dogs (conservation, search and rescue, cadaver, etc.), so one type of certification will not necessarily fit all others, so it would be difficult to create one kind of certification for ALL detection dogs

Being certified does not make you operational, being certified is like getting your learners permit
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Where to find Robin: Website | Facebook | Instagram
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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1h 32min
November 08, 2022Training Expert Dogs to Hand-Off to Amateurs with Miranda Turenne
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Miranda Turenne from Pacific Assistance Dogs Society about Assistance Dogs.
Science Highlight: Canine Olfaction: Scent, Sign, and Situation
How do you prep dogs for new/green handlers?
Selection of the dogs is important

Dogs that are highly biddable and highly task oriented

Building foundation skills to fluency

Training system created with the transfer to the client in mind

Clean cues, proofing, generalization
How do you prep handlers for dogs? Can any handler (any dog) do this transition?
Service dogs are not always the best choice, so the client must be prepared for a lifestyle change with a lot of work

Proper matching helps with preparation

Educational hours to ensure client is prepared with how to care for the dog

In person hand off course to learn the tasks and behaviors as well as care

Continuing education
What causes hiccups?
Training

Incompatibility

Reinforcement history

Lack of training mechanics in clients
Do you offer brush-up training or support?
As much or as little as the client needs/wants

Yearly recertification
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Training Without Conflict
Where to find Miranda: Website | Advanced Dogs Instagram | PADS Instagram | Miranda’s Instagram
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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1h 31min

FAQs about K9 Conservationists:

How many episodes does K9 Conservationists have?

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