In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Meg Parker from the Center for Large Landscape Conservation to discuss thinking bigger in the world of conservation detection dogs. 
Science Highlight: Factors That May Affect the Success of Scent Detection Dogs: Exploring Nonconventional Models of Preparation and Deployment 
What does it mean to be “thinking bigger” in the field of conservation detection? 

 Work with academics more; ask more questions 
 Get more precise and better sampling 
  Look into better study designs 
  Continue expanding the field 
  Improve relationships with study designers, scientists, veterinarians, etc. 
  Improve welfare and training 
  Think beyond what is easiest and the way things have always been done 
  Where are you in the world and what are the issues there? 
  What can you do to help? 
  Think with a direction in mind and not just always going in and counting. 

Where to find Meg Parker: Website 
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Thinking Bigger with Meg Parker

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.

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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
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Thinking Bigger with Meg Parker

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