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

1M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

4:05

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

41:16

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

45:33

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

49:38

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

59:03

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

11M ago52:37

52:37

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

12M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

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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Canine Olfaction and Detection Science Conference with Lauren DeGreef 28:55

12M ago28:55

28:55

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Lauren DeGreef about the upcoming Canine Olfaction and Detection Science Conference. Science Highlight: None this week! Where to find Lauren: Facebook | LinkedIn Links Mentioned in the Episode: Conference Registration You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at …

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Dogs Detecting Insects Carrying Diseases with Rachel Curtis-Robles and Devin Christopher 49:33

1y ago49:33

49:33

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Rachel Curtis-Robles and Devin Christopher about dogs detecting insects carrying diseases. Science Highlight: Dogs can sense weak thermal radiation Where to find Rachel: Website Where to find Devin: Linked in Links Mentioned in the Episode: None You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcas…

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Imposter Syndrome with Jay Gurden 53:45

1y ago53:45

53:45

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Jay Gurden about imposter syndrome! Science Highlight: You Are Not My Handler! Impact of Changing Handlers on Dogs' Behaviours and Detection Performance Why is imposter syndrome so common in the dog world? We care about what we do Extra pressure Young industry Success is related to our dog’s…

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Wood Turtles with Kristine Hoffman and Julia Sirois 56:23

1y ago56:23

56:23

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Kristine Hoffman and Julia Sirois from St Lawrence University about their work with wood turtles, building on our conversation with Scott Buchanan. Science Highlight: Training with varying odor concentrations: implications for odor detection thresholds in canines Links Mentioned in the Episo…

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Wood Turtles with Scott Buchanan 49:24

1y ago49:24

49:24

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Scott Buchanan on his work with wood turtles. Science Highlight: A Glimpse into the Use of Dogs to Address Global Poaching, Overharvesting, and Trafficking of Aquatic Species Links Mentioned in the Episode: None You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreo…

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Patreon Q&A with Caisa Persson Werme 1:11:21

1y ago1:11:21

1:11:21

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with our patreon Caisa Persson Werme to answer questions about training and alerts. Science Highlight: Back to the basics with conservation detection dogs: fundamentals for success Questions asked: During the search he might stop after a while and look at me. If I don't acknowledge it in any way …

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Using Dogs for Pest Eradication with Melissa Houghton 48:35

1y ago48:35

48:35

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Melissa Houghton about using dogs for pest eradication on a remote world heritage island. Science Highlight: Methodology and challenges of a complex multi-species eradication in the sub-Antarctic and immediate effects of invasive species removal Links Mentioned in the Episode: You can suppor…

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Post Guatemala Fieldwork Discussions with PhD student Ellen Dymit 28:31

1y ago28:31

28:31

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back with Ellen Dymit to talk about their experience with the fieldwork in Guatemala. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Where to find Ellen: Ellen’s Twitter | Taal’s Twitter You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.…

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Pre Guatemala Fieldwork Discussions with PhD student Ellen Dymit 34:45

1y ago34:45

34:45

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ellen Dymit before their fieldwork in Guatemala. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Barley’s First Find Where to find Ellen: Ellen’s Twitter | Taal’s Twitter You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Cons…

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Baw Baw Frogs with Chris Hartnett 38:01

1y ago38:01

38:01

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Chris Hartnett to talk about Baw Baw frogs. Science Highlight: Obedience training effects on search dog performance Links Mentioned in the Episode: Where to find Chris: Website You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conser…

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Dogs Finding GPS Trackers with Sho Rapley 1:07:41

1y ago1:07:41

1:07:41

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Sho Rapley about dogs finding GPS trackers. Science Highlight: Diving in Nose First: The Influence of Unfamiliar Search Scale and Environmental Context on the Search Performance of Volunteer Conservation Detection Dog-Handler Teams Where you can find Sho: Twitter | You can support the K9 Con…

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Field Work Preparation 18:57

1y ago18:57

18:57

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks about field work preparation for the upcoming project. 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

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Data Dogs Can't Detect with Toni Proescholdt 53:43

1y ago53:43

53:43

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks to Toni Proescholdt from Utah State about the data that dogs can’t detect. Science Highlight: Can volunteers train their pet dogs to detect a novel odor in a controlled environment in under 12 weeks? Links Mentioned in the Episode: You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Pa…

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Updates from the Field and Patreon Q&A 51:04

1y ago51:04

51:04

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla provides an update on what K9 Conservationists has been up to and answers some Patreon questions. Science Highlight: Detection distance and environmental factors in conservation detection dog surveys Questions tackled in this episode include: How do you take into consideration your dog team and their st…

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