K9 Conservationists

By Kayla FrattScience Natural Sciences

K9 Conservationists episodes

July 16, 2024 Welcome to the Conservation Dog Alliance!
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.
21 min
July 02, 2024 Wolf, Not Marten (Milk, Not Water) with Sarah Stremming
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!
1 hr 17 min
June 18, 2024 Stimulus Control with Sarah Owings
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Sarah Owings about Stimulus Control.
Science Highlight: "Reactivity to Stimuli” Is a Temperamental Factor Contributing to Canine Aggression
What is stimulus control?
Understanding that the environment has an influence on behavior
Ex: if you’re really tired, the presence of the bed (stimulus), it’s going to be reinforcing to go lay down on it.Therefore the bed is the stimulus controlling the behavior to lay down, and the reinforcement is feeling good from laying down.
It is happening all the time, every day
Stimulus control is more than impulse control
Fluency goes hand in hand with stimulus control as well. A behavior is not fluent if its not under stimulus control
Clear rules, routine, and consistency can help with stimulus control as well
Cue THEN move
Similar to click then treat. Cue then present a toy, cue then throw, etc.
A trick to help put a behavior on stimulus control
Cue first, then move your body or present the item
Links Mentioned in the Episode: None
Where to find Sarah Owings: Tromplo Courses | Facebook | Cyber Dog Online
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1 hr 11 min
June 04, 2024 Detection Dogs Help Rediscover Golden Moles with Esther Matthews and Samantha Mynhardt
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
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50 min
May 21, 2024 Play, Pivoting, and Positivity with Crystal Wing
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
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1 hr 31 min
May 07, 2024 Using Dogs to Reduce Wildlife Conflict with Nils Pedersen of Wind River Bear Institute
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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1 hr 16 min
April 23, 2024 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 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.
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45 min
April 09, 2024 Continuing Education Extravaganza with Natasha Underwood
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.
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59 min
March 27, 2024 Don't Get Bitten: Keeping Yourself Safe Around Working Dogs with Ursa Acree
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.
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1 hr 5 min
March 12, 2024 Arousal in Working Dogs Part Two with Liza Rader
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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1 hr 10 min

About K9 Conservationists

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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.