Best Kayla Fratt Podcasts (2024)

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Understanding Reinforcement Part Two: Relief Contingencies 30:26

27m ago30:26

30:26

In the second installment of three part series exploring the nuances of reinforcement Sarah dives into negative reinforcement. Can negative reinforcement be part of a humane training plan? If so, when is it best utilized? All this, practical application, and more. https://sarahstremming.com/products/Sign up for courses and join the membership here:…

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Re-Broadcast: Training Success with SAR Handler Ann McGloon 1:12:49

17m ago1:12:49

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Understanding Reinforcement Part One: “Isn’t that a jackpot?” 27:29

2h ago27:29

27:29

In the first of a three part series exploring nuances of reinforcement, Sarah talks about what she calls the 1:1 ratio of behavior : reinforcement. When we are training or maintaining behavior we need to always maintain a 1: 1 ratio and what that looks like varies based on the learner, the task, and the payout. A seemingly simple unit of behavior m…

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Como Aprender Entrenar y Trabajar con Conservacionistas Caninos? 15:46

9d ago15:46

15:46

En nuestro tercero episodio del microserie español, Daniel y Kayla hablan de como uno se puede aprender trabajar con perros detectores de conservación. Hablan sobre el educación formal, los cursos disponible, como encontrar internos, y un poco sobre socios. Gracias a Daniel Castillo y Camilo Sierra.

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REPLAY: Operant vs Classical Conditioning 36:36

14d ago36:36

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Is there a time and a place to intentionally utilize one type of learning over another in dog training? Can you ever be operating in only one learning form?https://sarahstremming.com/products/Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by AlexGro…

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Conservation, Capitalism & Burnout with Caden Cristopher 1:10:31

4d ago1:10:31

1:10:31

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Caden Cristopher about conservation, canine welfare, capitalism, and how we’re getting by. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Where to find Caden: Fenzi | Podcast | Blog | Instagram | Facebook You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patr…

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What the F*** is Management? With Julianna DeWillems 55:13

8d ago55:13

55:13

We talk a lot about “management” in dog training but what is it, actually? When is management just training? When is training NOT management? Is this all just semantics? All this and more with Julianna DeWillems. www.instagram.com/jwdogtrainingwww.dogwise.comwww.jwdogtraining.comhttps://sarahstremming.com/products/Sign up for courses and join the m…

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Como Elegir un Perro para Entrenar para Conservación 25:03

17d ago25:03

25:03

En el segundo episodio de nuestro microserie español, Kayla y Daniel hablan de cómo elegir la raza y el individuo correcto para tu trabajo y para tu familia. Hablan de los necesidades de un perro detector para conservación, y si debes conseguir un cachorro o un perro adulto. Gracias a Daniel y Camilo por su ayuda!…

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Frustration Tolerance in Dogs 23:50

15d ago23:50

23:50

Do dogs need to tolerate frustration to live successfully in the human world? Do they need to tolerate frustration in order to be successful in sports? What even IS frustration tolerance? https://sarahstremming.com/products/Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon…

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Preparing for Wolf Scat Surveys in Alaska with Dr. Charles van Rees 1:15:45

14d ago1:15:45

1:15:45

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Charles van Rees about preparing for her research in Alaska with Barley. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Conservation Detection Dog Handler Pack Contents: Part One | Part Two | Part Three Where to find Charles: Linktree You can support the K9 Conservationists Podc…

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Industry Talk with Kelly Gorman Dunbar 1:09:12

27d ago1:09:12

1:09:12

Should dog trainers be training dogs, or is it ok for us to focus our efforts elsewhere? Are sports the best inroad to hands-on work? What standards should we hold our mentors to, and should we have mentors? All this and more with industry leader Kelly Gorman Dunbar. Find Kellyhttps://www.kellydunbardogtraining.com/FB private training group: https:…

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Que Son Perros Detectores de Conservación? 21:53

21d ago21:53

21:53

Hola y bienvenidos a nuestro micro-serie en español. Hoy Kayla y Daniel hablarán sobre los básicos de perros detectores de conservación. Hablan de como elegir un perro, que tipo de trabajos pueden hacer los perros, los básicos de entrenamiento, y como apoyan a proyectos de ecología en el mundo.

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Announcing - Conservacionistas Caninos (Episodios en Español!) 1:13

22d ago1:13

1:13

I am SUPER excited to finally be able to share five (5!!!) episodes in SPANISH for all of our hispanohablante friends around the world. If you're not a Spanish-speaker, feel free to skip these episodes and you'll get an English episode as normal the following week. Thank you so much to Daniel Castillo for being a gracious co-host and to Camilo Sier…

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Nuance in Isolation Distress with Karishma Warr 1:22:05

28d ago1:22:05

1:22:05

As a field (and as dog owners), we are often talking about different things when we refer to “separation anxiety.” But is isolation phobia the same as hyperattachment? Are some dogs just upset about confinement, and not about isolation? And what about FOMO? Buckle up for a nuanced and in-depth conversation about the entire suite of behaviors we cal…

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Welcome to the Conservation Dog Alliance! 20:21

28d ago20:21

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HOLY SMOKES y'all! A group of ~10 conservation detection dog pros have been quietly laboring for TWO YEARS to make the Conservation Dog Alliance a reality. In this episode, hear from several of the founding members about what the Conservation Dog Alliance will offer. To join the Conservation Dog Alliance, check out conservationdogalliance.org. Ther…

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McCarthyism in R+landia with Laurie C Williams CPDT, CCUI 44:35

2M ago44:35

44:35

McCarthyism in US history names a time when unfounded persecution availed. Being afraid to show our training or speak about what we are doing is the current era of dog training because of similar unfounded persecution. When dog trainers accuse each other of not being positive enough, as is rampant in dog social media circles, we only serve to harm …

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Problem Solving with Kayla Fratt CDBC 1:17:44

2M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

In this crossover episode with The K9 Conservationists Podcast, Sarah sits down with Kayla Fratt CDBC to discuss a recent problem Kayla faced in the field with her detection dog Barley. What started as a conversation via text between friends became an educational and geeky conversation about what to do when things go wrong, how we can adjust behavi…

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Wolf, Not Marten (Milk, Not Water) with Sarah Stremming 1:16:38

1M ago1:16:38

1:16:38

Kayla sits down with Sarah Stremming to discuss how she has been handling Barley's tendency to generalize to other species while working on her wolf scat detection project in Alaska. This is a nerdy one, hang on!

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Manage, Enrich, or Train? 29:23

2M ago29:23

29:23

As behavior professionals we need to be proficient in the areas of environmental management, enrichment, and also dog training. But we are not a master of all three we might lean too heavily on one or two of them while forgoing the third, sometimes to the detriment of the case. Join Sarah in an exploration of each of these areas through the lens of…

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Case Study: Equestrian-Directed Reactivity 32:02

2M ago32:02

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In this episode Sarah outlines what she did to change her personal dog’s behavior regarding horseback riders. Once a shrieking, lunging, inconsolable mess, now a model trail citizen, Rayya the Icelandic Sheepdog is the star of this episode. https://sarahstremming.com/products/Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom…

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Stimulus Control with Sarah Owings 1:10:24

2M ago1:10:24

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The "Least Intrusive" Principle Part Three 21:40

3M ago21:40

21:40

In the third and final (maybe?) installment of the least intrusive principle series Sarah explores what choice and agency have to do with intrusiveness. Degrees of freedom: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379412099_The_Benefits_of_Considering_Degrees_of_Freedom_in_the_Zoo_Animal_Communityhttps://equineclickertraining.wordpress.com/2020/02/…

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The "Least Intrusive" Principle Part Two 33:07

3M ago33:07

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In this second installment exploring the principle of least intrusiveness Sarah explores her own checklist for being sure her behavior change plans are low on the intrusion scale and still high in effectiveness. This is the practical application episode that relies on the listener having already worked through the part one episode. https://sarahstr…

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Detection Dogs Help Rediscover Golden Moles with Esther Matthews and Samantha Mynhardt 49:19

3M ago49:19

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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Esther Matthews and Samantha Mynhardt about dogs detecting golden moles. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Where to find Esther & Samantha: Website | Instagram | Facebook You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservatio…

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The "Least Intrusive" Principle Part One 25:30

3M ago25:30

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The dog training and behavior industry is all abuzz with the conversation of ethics. A field that largely adhered to the LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) principle is now divided once more on this stance. But what does it truly mean to be least intrusive? Doesn’t “least intrusive” imply minimally aversive? Do we need a new model entirely,…

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REPLAY: Blindfolds, Buffets, and Other Mistakes: Success in Pre-Run Routines 20:56

3M ago20:56

20:56

Join Sarah as she discusses common pitfalls in pre-run rituals for agility (and other sport) dogs. Should you feed a lot of treats before you run? Should you try to minimize your dog’s exposure to the environment? What about tug? All this and more, and check out the Crate to Gate webinar either as part of the Ringside Skills bundle OR as part of yo…

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Play, Pivoting, and Positivity with Crystal Wing 1:30:57

3M ago1:30:57

1:30:57

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Crystal Wing from Training Director for Evolution Working Dog Club and the K9 Detection Collaborative about play, pivoting, and positivity. Science Highlight: The feasibility of using scent detection dogs to locate bat hibernacula Links Mentioned in the Episode: Thousand Hour Eyes Simon Muel…

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Cooperative Veterinary Care with Monique Feyrecilde BA, LVT, VTS Part Two 50:10

3M ago50:10

50:10

The second half of Sarah’s conversation with Monique Feyrecilde, a licensed veterinary technician with a specialty in behavior whose book Cooperative Veterinary Care is finally available for purchase. In this episode Sarah and Monique get deeper into things that can be practically done to help dogs that struggle at the vet, as well as a few philoso…

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Cooperative Veterinary Care with Monique Feyrecilde BA, LVT, VTS Part One 43:17

3M ago43:17

43:17

Join return guest Monique Feyrecilde, a licensed veterinary technician with a specialty in behavior to discuss all things support for dogs in the vet clinic. The long-awaited second edition of her book Cooperative Veterinary Care is here, and Sarah could not wait to discuss it on the podcast with Monique. From simple things that can be done right a…

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Using Dogs to Reduce Wildlife Conflict with Nils Pedersen of Wind River Bear Institute 1:15:23

3M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Nils Pederson from Wind River Bear Institute about wildlife canines used for bear deterrence. Science Highlight: Effectiveness of scat-detection dogs in determining species presence in a tropical savanna landscape Links Mentioned in the Episode: Where to find Nils: Website | Facebook | Insta…

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REPLAY: Drive, Deprivation, and Desperation 19:07

4M ago19:07

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Is it ok to withhold toys to produce more drive for them? Are we sometimes producing welfare deficits to our advantage with our sport dogs? The answers might surprise you. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by AlexGrohl from Pixabay…

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Only One of You Can be a Sh!tshow 26:06

4M ago26:06

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If you have worked with Sarah in person you might have heard her tell a handler “only one of you is allowed to be a shitshow.” This is her tongue in cheek way of communicating the when the environment is challenging, at least one end of the leash must have the skills to face those challenges. Of course, in an ideal world, both the dog and handler h…

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

4M ago44:55

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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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Barking is Relative 22:04

4M ago22:04

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Barking never means one thing; we always have to consider the conditions under which barking is occurring to know how to best respond. Some dogs are perfectly happy while barking, and some are distressed. And what about the social pressure to keep our dogs quiet? Sarah’s renewed thoughts on barking, thanks to her Icelandic Sheepdog, Rayya, are here…

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REPLAY: The False Dichotomy with Lisa Mullinax CDBC Part 1 & 2 2:23:41

4M ago2:23:41

2:23:41

In response to the “trainer wars” between the balanced and force-free communities Sarah and past podcast guest (and friend) Lisa Mullinax sit down to talk about the place where ethics meet efficacy. Lisa and Sarah do not claim a label as trainers (neither balanced nor force-free), and have both undergone an evolution in the behavior field that has …

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Continuing Education Extravaganza with Natasha Underwood 58:11

4M ago58:11

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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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Growing Up in Dog Agility with BJAC 43:21

5M ago43:21

43:21

Not a junior? Don’t know any kids? This podcast is still for you. The refreshing take on our sport from Sasha Zitter and Benah Stiewing will be music to your ears. Boundless Juniors Agility Company is a nonprofit organization focused on elevating the experience of junior handlers in agility, and it is so much more. Enjoy! https://www.bjacamp.com/Si…

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

5M 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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Surprise Party Sue 25:58

5M ago25:58

25:58

Stop! Before listening, go watch this SNL skit about Surprise Party Sue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4R1yybhmHgOk, now, is Sue a dog you know? Maybe Sue is your dog. Maybe she is a client’s dog. This skit is something Sarah uses to explain to her clients how their dogs are behaving, and from there discussions like “is this ok/normal?” and also…

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Let's Talk About Fetch, Baby with Liza Rader KPA-CTP 1:11:24

5M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Is fetch a problem? Does fetch cause problems? Is chasing a ball different from marking and finding a bumper? Can we utilize retrieving in beneficial ways? All this and more as Sarah explores the popular dog owner game of “fetch” with friend of the podcast Liza Rader KPA-CTP of Focus Dogs in British Columbia. focusdogs.ca @focusdogs Click here for …

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REPLAY: Punishment within LIMA 36:42

6M ago36:42

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One of Sarah’s most popular episodes of all time, this episode explores the ethical and effective role punishment might play in a least-intrusive, minimally-aversive (LIMA) framework. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by AlexGrohl from …

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

5M 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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Social Learning with Dr Angie Johnston 34:26

6M ago34:26

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Sarah is joined this week by assistant professor of psychology at Boston College, Dr Angie Johnston. Angie is the director of the Canine Cognition Center and Social Learning Laboratory, where she compares human and dog learning, studies the ways dogs learn from humans, and so much more. Find more here: sites.bc.edu/doglabSign up for courses and joi…

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The Time I Almost Died…Safe Setups for Aggression Cases with Lisa Mullinax CDBC 1:12:20

6M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Working with stranger-directed aggression cases can be dangerous because, as the professional on the case, you are also the dog’s trigger (and potential target). Join Sarah in conversation with Lisa Mullinax CDBC of Serenity Canine–an expert in stranger-directed aggression in dogs–to learn about the steps professionals can take to help everyone sta…

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

6M 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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Creating Behavior, Not Fixing it with Agnieszka Janarek 49:18

6M ago49:18

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The old ways of “free” shaping behaviors are out and the much-improved process of shaping via component parts is in. Join Sarah in conversation with Tromplo founder Agnieszka Janarek for a discussion that goes into frustration, resilience, and core skills as a way of life. Find Agnieszka at Tromplo: www.tromplo.com And on instagram @tromplo Sign up…

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Relaxation 36:03

6M ago36:03

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Do dogs need to be trained to relax, or will they relax when their needs are met? Should they be asked to relax if their needs haven’t been met? Where can we draw the line between taught relaxation and exercise? All this and then some. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/Join us on Patreon: https:/…

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

7M ago1:03:15

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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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Supporting Dogs at the Vet: What Research Says with Dr Jessica Hekman 1:06:26

7M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

We all want to help our dogs experience less stress at the vet, and there is actually some scientific data to support two ideas that some might already be doing naturally: avoiding lobbies and staying with dogs through procedures. Break down the research, and also get into some of the culture of vet med with geneticist and veterinarian Dr Jessica H…

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

7M ago56:34

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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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