192 episodes

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.

K9 Conservationists Kayla Fratt

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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.

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.

    Curlew Nest Detection Dogs through Solid Science with Caroline Finlay of Conservation Detection Dogs of Northern Ireland

    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.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    • 44 min
    Continuing Education Extravaganza with Natasha Underwood

    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.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    • 58 min
    Don't Get Bitten: Keeping Yourself Safe Around Working Dogs with Ursa Acree

    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.
    K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Arousal in Working Dogs Part Two with Liza Rader

    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.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Arousal in Working Dogs with Liza Rader

    Arousal in Working Dogs with Liza Rader

    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Liza Rader from Focus Dogs about arousal in working dogs. 

    Science Highlight: How do seasonal changes in adult wolf defecation patterns affect scat detection probabilities?

    Links Mentioned in the Episode:   

    Where to find Liza: Website | Webinars | Instagram | Facebook

    You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    • 1 hr 32 min
    Long-Term Working Dog Success with Lucia Lazarowski

    Long-Term Working Dog Success with Lucia Lazarowski

    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Lucia Lazarowski about long-term working dog success. 

    Science Highlight: None

    Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

    Behavioral Characteristics Associated with Detection Dog Success

    Olfactory Research in Dogs by Lucia

    Where to find Lucia: Website | Research Papers

    You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    • 1 hr 3 min

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