189 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

    • Science
    • 4.8 • 84 Ratings

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.

    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
    Search & Rescue Horses with Sharon Pomeroy from Highlands SAR

    Search & Rescue Horses with Sharon Pomeroy from Highlands SAR

    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Sharon Pomeroy about search and rescue horses. 

    Science Highlight: None

    Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

    Airscentinghorse.com

    highlands-sar.org/

    Where to find Sarah: 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

    • 56 min
    Jessie's Legacy with Esther Matthews & Marisa Steynberg

    Jessie's Legacy with Esther Matthews & Marisa Steynberg

    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Esther Matthews and Marisa Steynberg about Jessie’s legacy and their book about her. 

    Science Highlight: Scent detection dogs as a novel method for oestrus detection in an endangered species, the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii)

    Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

    Where to purchase the book: Amazon Kindle, WWFSA | Email marisa@sdoodledesign.co.za

    Where to find Marisa: Instagram 

    Where to find Esther: 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

    • 28 min
    Safe Fieldwork While Black with Alex Troutman

    Safe Fieldwork While Black with Alex Troutman

    In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Alex Troutman about safe fieldwork while Black.

    Science Highlight: Remaining safe conducting Field work While Black (FWB), and Tips for PIs, Universities, and Employers of Black Individuals

    Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

    Critters of Michigan

    Critters of Georgia 

    Critters of Minnesota

    Been Outside Book 

    Where to find Al: Instagram | X | 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 | TikTok

    • 1 hr 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
84 Ratings

84 Ratings

Jacobb8226 ,

One of my Favorites

I’ve been listening to this Podcast for a couple years now and it’s never not amazing! Kayla consistently puts out really interesting and informative episodes. It’s kind of absurd how much I’ve been able to learn about dog training and conservation through just one podcast. If you’re into dogs and conservation this podcast is definitely for you!

Welderaf ,

Big thumbs up!

I’m so grateful for Kayla and many other guests she had on her podcast. This helped me with many different topics with two different dogs and it is truly educational and fun to listen to! Keep up the good work Kayla!

sodapop forever ,

So grateful to have found this podcast!

So I have been intrigued by the idea of “Canine Conservation” for a few years, but struggled to find much info available to the general public. I could find professional Canine Conservation companies online who offered their scientific services for hire, but I did not know where to look to learn more. I had searched podcasts several times but I must not have been not putting in the correct search terms. Luckily, I came across Kayla Fratt’s K9 Conservationists podcast and have had a hard time it turning off! I have learned so much and I am so grateful that she has taken the time and energy to share her love and knowledge of this intriguing topic. The episodes are quite informative and Kayla also manages to keep them light and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this podcast to anyone is interested in wildlife conservation or anyone who is interested in the fascinating world of working dogs.

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