Canine Conversations

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

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with co-founders Heather and Rachel for a year-end wrap up.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None 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

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Brian Herrin from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine about tick borne illnesses. Science Highlight: Predominant risk factors for tick-borne co-infections in hunting dogs from the USA Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Where to find Brian: College of Vet Med  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

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Gabi Fleury about human-wildlife conflict, being LGBTQIA+ and black in STEM, and so much more. Science Highlight: Comparing narcotics detection canine accuracy across breeds Links Mentioned in the Episode:  How to deliver a safer research culture for LGBTQIA+ researchers Where to find Gabi: Lab Website | Twitter | 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

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Joe Spoo about foxtails and working dogs.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Meanseeds.com Where to find Dr. Joe:   Website | Courses  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

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla provides an update on the podcast's schedule.  Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode:  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Shea

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

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Cesar Estien about urban ecology.  Science Highlight: None this week  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None  Where to find Cesar: 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 | TikTok

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla wraps up our discrimination series with a Q&A and provides some updates. Science Highlight: None this week  Questions asked: From Megan: How to “mix” discriminants/control things into your one sample without containing it? Any good ideas for avoiding over discrimination/specification with limited samples? Should we swab the storage rooms? Any ideas for promoting generalisation across individuals, stages, phases with very few samples? Testing for generalisation vs. specification before imprinting on target /deploying? From Janna Is discrimination training something they always do as a training step before fieldwork? Why? Or is it something they do if there is a challenge in fieldwork? And especially: what is their preferred method to do the training? Line-ups or go - no-go or search type scenarios? Why?  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservatio

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Rayanne Craven about medical alert service dogs. Science Highlight: None this week  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None  Where you can find Rayanne: Website  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Leslie Eide from The Total Canine about canine sports medicine.  Science Highlight: None this week  Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None  Where you can find Leslie:  Website | Facebook | Instagram  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Lily Strassberg about organizing training based on target behavior.  Science Highlight: A Review of the Types of Training Aids Used for Canine Detection Training Questions discussed: Why does it matter to think about target behavior when training? Can you give a few examples of training scenarios that you may use based on their target? How does the odor behavior itself affect this? Why is it important to plan to train (not test) our dogs as we prepare to be deployment-ready?  What other factors may come into play when planning your progression/training plan? Links Mentioned in the Episode:  None  Where you can find Lily: Facebook | Instagram  You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram