K9 Conservationists
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.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 230
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
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.
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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.
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Don't Get Bitten: Keeping Yourself Safe Around Working Dogs with Ursa Acree
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.
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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 affec…
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.
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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.
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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 meth…
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, …
2023 Year-End with Rachel & Heather
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with co-founders Heather and Rachel for a year-end wrap up.
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Tick Borne Illnesses with Dr. Brian Herrin
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 …
Human-Wildlife Conflict with Gabi Fleury
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 detecti…
Foxtail Safety with Dr. Joe Spoo
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Joe Spoo about foxtails and working dogs.
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Podcast Schedule Changes
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla provides an update on the podcast's schedule.
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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 olfactor…
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 invasi…
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.
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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.
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
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Snake Bites with Nick Brandehoff
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Nick Brandehoff about snake bites.
Science Highlight: None this week
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Where to fi…