Best Marissa Martino Podcasts (2024)

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Curlew Nest Detection Dogs through Solid Science with Caroline Finlay of Conservation Detection Dogs of Northern Ireland 44:55

3d ago44:55

44:55

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/k…

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Ep 77: The Antidote to Empathetic Distress with Jessica Dolce 1:03:28

10d ago1:03:28

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In episode 77, Marissa Martino interviews Jessica Dolce about a very important topic in our profession, compassion fatigue, or what we're now calling it - empathetic distress. We explore what empathetic distress is, why it is common to experience as a caregiver, and what to do to avoid burnout. This episode is for anyone who cares and feels a lot a…

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Continuing Education Extravaganza with Natasha Underwood 58:11

17d ago58:11

58:11

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 | Ins…

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Ep 76: The Art and Neuroscience of Puppy Socialization with Dr. Kathy Murphy 53:47

25d ago53:47

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In episode 76, Marissa Martino interviews Dr. Kathy Murphy on the art and neuroscience of puppy socialization. Dr. Murphy explores some common myths about puppy socialization, explains what is happening from a neuroscience perspective, why that matters to us (and the puppies), and how to support our puppies during this critical time. It's a MUST li…

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Don't Get Bitten: Keeping Yourself Safe Around Working Dogs with Ursa Acree 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ursa Acree about keeping yourself safe around working dogs. Science Highlight: NoneLinks Mentioned in the Episode: Aggressive DogMuzzle Up ProjectWhere to find Ursa: Website You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservati…

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Ep 75: Embracing your Dog as your Mirror with Annika McDade 45:54

1M ago45:54

45:54

In episode 75, Marissa Martino interviews Annika McDade to discuss the healing power of our canine relationships. Both Annika and Marissa have a passion for encouraging pet parents to see their relationship with their dogs as an opportunity for personal development. They get vulnerable during this episode and share how their dogs have presented gro…

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Arousal in Working Dogs Part Two with Liza Rader 1:09:50

2M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

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 patr…

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Arousal in Working Dogs with Liza Rader 1:32:53

2M ago1:32:53

1:32:53

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 Con…

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Ep 74: Supporting Frustrated Shelter Dogs with Tom Candy 57:43

2M ago57:43

57:43

In episode 74, Marissa Martino interviews Tom Candy about shelter dogs that experience frustration. They discuss the 3 R's - Risk assessment, Reduce (management strategies), and Resolve (behavior modification and teaching skills). Tom provides examples of interventions that he and his team implement to reduce a dog's stress level in the shelter env…

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Long-Term Working Dog Success with Lucia Lazarowski 1:03:15

2M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

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 Conservatio…

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Ep 73: Stranger-directed Aggression with Lisa Mullinax 1:01:52

3M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

In episode 73, Marissa Martino interviews Lisa Mullinax to discuss stranger-directed aggression. Lisa defines the difference between reactivity and aggression. She talks about the reasons why these cases are high stakes and how to support both the dog and the client. Lisa also shares how she builds custom behavior plans for ultimate success. Lisa M…

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Search & Rescue Horses with Sharon Pomeroy from Highlands SAR 56:34

3M ago56:34

56:34

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 …

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Ep 72: Building Successful Training Plans with Allie Bender 50:12

3M ago50:12

50:12

In episode 72, Marissa Martino interviews Allie Bender of Pet Harmony to discuss the nuanced skill of building successful training plans for our clients and their beloved dogs. During this episode, they discuss why sustainable training plans are so important, the common mistakes most trainers make, and how to collaborate with the client for additio…

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Jessie's Legacy with Esther Matthews & Marisa Steynberg 28:36

3M ago28:36

28:36

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…

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Ep 71: The Nuts and Bolts of Cooperative Care with Dr. Sophie Liu 1:06:36

3M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

In episode 71, Marissa Martino interviews Dr. Sophie Liu about cooperative care, a process offering choice and agency to our animals when it comes to training for husbandry procedures. Marissa and Dr. Liu met through a mutual client who needed support for her dog in a veterinary setting. During this episode, they break down the training process as …

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Ep 70: The Highly Sensitive Pet Parent with Brooke Nielsen 49:32

4M ago49:32

49:32

In episode 70, Marissa Martino connects with Brooke Nielson, a licensed therapist, writer, speaker, and teacher on the topic of Highly Sensitive People, and in this case, Highly Sensitive Pet Parents. Brooke explains what the Highly Sensitive Person is, the research behind the term, and the characteristics that people may embody if they identify th…

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Safe Fieldwork While Black with Alex Troutman 1:07:16

4M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

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 Ou…

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2023 Year-End with Rachel & Heather 56:30

4M ago56:30

56:30

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 Wo…

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Ep 69: The Balance Between Welfare and Training with Sarah Stremming 45:37

4M ago45:37

45:37

In episode 69, Marissa Martino interviews her dear friend, Sarah Stremming of the Cognitive Canine on the topic of balancing welfare and training for our dogs. Spoiler alert, Sarah feels strongly that both meeting your dog's needs and teaching them high-level training skills are equally as important. Sarah discusses how teaching these skills can in…

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Tick Borne Illnesses with Dr. Brian Herrin 1:05:14

5M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

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 suppo…

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Ep 68: Joyful Recalls with Jenni Pfafman 1:18:24

5M ago1:18:24

1:18:24

In episode 68, Marissa Martino interviews Jenni Pfafman, a certified behavior consultant, on how she teaches her clients to have a joyful, rock-solid recall. Jenni lives in Crested Butte, Colorado, where almost every pet parent is active on trails and wants off-leash reliability and a whiplash recall. This episode covers the many concepts Jenni tea…

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Human-Wildlife Conflict with Gabi Fleury 1:02:19

5M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

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: L…

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Foxtail Safety with Dr. Joe Spoo 46:55

6M ago46:55

46:55

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 |…

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Podcast Schedule Changes 4:05

6M ago4:05

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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 …

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Heat Injuries in Dogs with Emily Hall & Anne Carter 1:04:46

6M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

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 | Twitt…

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Search & Rescue Needs in Indigenous Communities with Shelby Homer 41:16

7M ago41:16

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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 | 4Cor…

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Multiple Alerts to Discriminate Between Targets with Jens Frank 45:33

7M ago45:33

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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: Unive…

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A Day in the Life of a Conservation Detection Dog Handler 49:38

7M ago49:38

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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.

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Dangermond Preserve Wrap Up 59:03

7M ago59:03

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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 Pat…

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Snake Bites with Nick Brandehoff 1:01:52

8M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

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…

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Snake Avoidance with Ken Ramirez 1:21:57

8M ago1:21:57

1:21:57

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 …

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Heat Safety & Working Dogs with Dr. Janice Baker 1:29:53

8M ago1:29:53

1:29:53

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 SOFMultipurpose Canine: A Critical Review Links Mentioned inthe Episode: None Where to find Janice: Website | Facebook | Instagram You can support theK9 C…

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Field Safety Prep with Pine Irwin 1:27:07

8M ago1:27:07

1:27:07

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, bi…

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Safari Science & Fieldwork Experience with Dr. Stotra Chakrabarti 1:00:37

9M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

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. Stot…

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Urban Ecology with Cesar Estien 57:07

9M ago57:07

57:07

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 | Sup…

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Odor Discrimination Wrapup and Personal Updates 1:03:30

9M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

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 sample…

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Medical Alert Service Dogs with Rayanne Craven 42:49

9M ago42:49

42:49

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 |…

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Ep 67: Mood Matters with Karin Pienaar 54:10

10M ago54:10

54:10

In episode 67, Marissa Martino interviews Karin Pienaar, of the The Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE). During the episode, Marissa asks Karin about her new book, Mood Matters: MHERA: An Innovative Assessment Approach to Animal Emotionality in the Treatment of Behaviour Problems. Karin defines emotions and the 7 emotional systems. Karin shares …

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Canine Sports Medicine with Dr. Leslie Eide 1:08:19

10M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

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/k9conser…

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Progressing Your Detection Training Like a PRO with Lily Strassberg 1:07:18

10M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

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 scen…

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Safety and Inclusion for Queer Ecologists with Jamie Coon and Nathan Alexander 59:15

10M ago59:15

59:15

For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Jamie Coon and Nathan Alexander about a paper they published about safety and inclusion for queer ecologists. Science Highlight: None this week What unique barriers do LGBTQ+ folks face when it comes to ecology, and fieldwork in particular? Strain of identity disclosure Negative fieldwork e…

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Odor Discrimination Part 6: Generalization with Paul Bunker from Chiron K9 1:04:31

11M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

For our sixth episode of our odor discrimination series, Kayla talks with Paul Bunker from Chiron K9 about generalization and discrimination. Science Highlight: None this week Links Mentioned in the Episode: None Where you can find Paul: Website | Instagram You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9cons…

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Odor Discrimination Part 5: When Odor Discrimination Has Hone Wrong - A Case Study 49:28

11M ago49:28

49:28

For our fifth episode of our odor discrimination series, Kayla talks about the odor discrimination work K9 Conservationists did with Action for Cheetahs in Kenya. Science Highlight: None this week Links Mentioned in the Episode: None You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conserv…

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Odor Discrimination Part 4: Moss Discrimination with Caroline Finlay 43:47

11M ago43:47

43:47

For our fourth episode of our odor discrimination series, Kayla speaks with Caroline Finlay from Conservation Detection Dogs Northern Ireland about moss discrimination. Science Highlight: Relative abundance of endangered San Joaquin kit foxes (Vulpes macrotis mutica) based on scat-detection dog surveys Links Mentioned in the Episode: Canine detecti…

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Ep 65: Listen, then Train with Kathy Sdao 59:22

11M ago59:22

59:22

In episode 65, Marissa Martino and Kathy Sdao talk about a necessary topic for pet parents and pet professionals: listening. Some questions that are addressed during the episode include: What are the three levels of listening? Why is silence so important? How could our own best intentions be getting in the way of truly listening? When should we edu…

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Odor Discrimination Part 3: Mud Snails with Conservation Dogs Collective and Auburn University 52:37

11M ago52:37

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For our third episode of our odor discrimination series, Kayla speaks with Laura, Morgan, and Jo from Conservation Dogs Collective and Emily from Auburn University about a fascinating project undertaken to detect New Zealand Mud Snails. Science Highlight: None this week! Links Mentioned in the Episode: Discrimination learning with and without “erro…

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Finding Balance in Our Lives with Pets - with Marissa Martino 51:07

12M ago51:07

51:07

How can the human side of pet training - understanding and addressing our emotions and mental state - contribute to a stronger bond with our animals and more effective training process? In this chat with fellow pet professional Marissa Martino, we talk about... why it's not just about teaching behaviors and working through training plans how her do…

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Odor Discrimination Part 2: Training an "All Clear" for Detection Dogs with Paul Bunker 1:02:14

12M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

In the second episode of the odor discrimination mini series, we revisit an older episode of K9 Conservationists where Kayla speaks with Paul Bunker of Chiron K9 about all clear procedures. Science Highlight: ⁠An assessment of the effects of habitat structure on the scat finding performance of a wildlife detection dog⁠ What is an all-clear response…

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Ep 64: Resolving Conflicts Between Dogs and Cats 51:13

12M ago51:13

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In episode 64, Marissa Martino speaks with Naomi Rotenberg about resolving conflicts between your dog and cat. Some questions that are addressed during the episode include What expectations do we have for our pets that may or may not be realistic? How can we adjust our expectations? Does the environment factor into behavior issues? Can we find solu…

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Odor Discrimination Part 1: Signal Detection Theory with Simon Gadbois 1:07:30

12M ago1:07:30

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In the first episode of the odor discrimination mini series, we revisit an older episode of K9 Conservationists where Kayla Fratt speaks with Dr. Simon Gadbois to talk about signal detection theory and his conservation work. Discussed in this Podcast: Dr. Gadbois work in Nova Scotia What is signal detection theory? What’s the potential problem with…

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