K9 Conservationists

By Kayla FrattScience Natural Sciences

K9 Conservationists episodes

October 17, 2023 Heat Injuries in Dogs with Emily Hall & Anne Carter
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Emily Hall and Ann Carter about heat injuries in dogs.
Science Highlight: The effect of urine sample temperature on the efficacy of olfactory detection of prostate cancer in men by a specially trained dog
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
None
Where to find Emily & Ann: Blog | Facebook | Twitter
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.

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1 hr 5 min
October 10, 2023 Search & Rescue Needs in Indigenous Communities with Shelby Homer
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Shelby Homer about search and rescue needs in indigenous communities.
Science Highlight: Canine (Canis familiaris) scent detection of invasive brown bullhead catfish (Ameriurus nebulosus) in lake water samples
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
None
Where to find Shelby: 4Corners Website | 4Corners Facebook
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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42 min
October 03, 2023 Multiple Alerts to Discriminate Between Targets with Jens Frank
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Jens Frank from the Scandinavian Working Dog Institute about teaching dogs multiple alerts to discriminate between targets.
Science Highlight: Relationships between personality of human–dog dyads and performances in working tasks
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
None
Where to find Jens: University Website | SWDI Website | SWDI Instagram | SWDI Facebook
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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46 min
September 26, 2023 A Day in the Life of a Conservation Detection Dog Handler
In this episode, we discuss a day in the life of a conservation detection dog handler on a variety of projects that Kayla has worked on.
50 min
September 19, 2023 Dangermond Preserve Wrap Up
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Elizabeth Hiroyasu, Hillary Young, and Grace Lewin about their Dangermond Preserve work.
Science Highlight: None this week
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
None
Where to find Hillary: Young Lab
Where to find Elizabeth: Website
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
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1 hr
September 12, 2023 Snake Bites with Nick Brandehoff
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Nick Brandehoff about snake bites.

Science Highlight: None this week

Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Denver Venom Conference

Where to find Nick: Website | Snake Bite Support Group | Vet Snake Bite Support Group

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

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1 hr 2 min
September 05, 2023 Snake Avoidance with Ken Ramirez
For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ken Ramirez about snake avoidance
Science Highlight: Field quantifications of probability of detection and search patterns to form protocols for the use of detector dogs for eradication assessments
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
None
Where to find Ken: Website | Instagram | Course
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.

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1 hr 22 min
August 29, 2023 Heat Safety & Working Dogs with Dr. Janice Baker
For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Janice Baker from the Veterinary Tactical Group about heat events and working dogs.

Science Highlight: Rethinking Heat Injury in the SOF
Multipurpose Canine: A Critical Review

Links Mentioned in
the Episode:
None

Where to find Janice:
Website | Facebook | Instagram

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

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1 hr 30 min
August 22, 2023Field Safety Prep with Pine Irwin
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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1 hr 28 min
August 15, 2023 Safari Science & Fieldwork Experience with Dr. Stotra Chakrabarti
For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Stotra Chakrabarti about safari science and his experience working in the field.
Science Highlight: Faecal sampling using detection dogs to study reproduction and health in North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis)
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
None
Where you can find Dr. Stotra: Website | Twitter
You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.
K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram

1 hr 1 min

About K9 Conservationists

From the publisher's feed

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.