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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.

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00:58:08

How volunteer conservation dog teams are making a...

K9 Conservationists ·

2025/10/23

Join Kayla Fratt (K9Conservationist) for a enlightening conservation with Kyoko Johnson and Marlee Monahan (Conservation Dogs of Hawaii), Sally Dickinson (Virginia Tech), and Arden Lumenfall (New York-New Jersey Trail Conference) as we learn about how organizations across the USA are engaging with their communities and using the power of volunteer detection dog teams to help further research and initiatives. Come along as they discuss how volunteers have helped further their causes, how they select

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00:28:41

Alaska Storytime 02: When Dog Preparation Goes Sideways

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2025/10/09

In this episode K9 Conservationist co-founder, Kayla Fratt, continues her story about her PhD research and Alaskan field season with a raw and honest look at what “ugly training” really means and why it matters. Kayla shares the realities of working detection dogs in unpredictable weather, adapting when field plans fall apart, and facing the heartbreak of realizing that not every talented dog is a fit for every project. From rough and rain-soaked boat rides to joyful breakthroughs in the field, this

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00:50:45

Alaska Storytime 01: Preparing for Fieldwork

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2025/09/25

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, co-founder Kayla Fratt speaks about her PhD research. This episode covers background on the Alexander Archipelago wolf, some past research done by other biologists, and how dogs fit into the picture. She then discusses dog selection, onboarding, and training for this project. This episode ends with Kayla and her field technician Grace missing the ferry to Alaska. Links mentioned in this episode:Genetic Gobeldygook with Ellen Dymit

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01:16:03

Incursion Dogs with Ruan & Tina De Flamingh

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2025/09/11

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ruan and Tina De Flamingh form Green Trax about incursion dogs.Links Mentioned in the Episode:Science Highlight: Domestic Dog Scent Marks Trigger a Behavioural Response in Wild WolvesWhere to find Ruan and Tina: 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

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01:21:30

Toy Play to Modulate Arousal with Crystal Wing

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2025/08/28

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Crystal Wing about toy play to modulate arousal. Links Mentioned in the Episode:Previous Crystal Wing podcastThe Moving CanineScience Highlight: Wildlife detection dogs effectively survey a terrestrial amphibian, but differ among individuals, weather and habitatWhere to find Crystal: Linktree | FDSA You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course

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01:13:42

Phytophthora and Pigeons with Ryan Tate

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2025/07/31

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ryan Tate about Phytophthora and pigeons. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Evaluating scent detection dogs as a tool to detect pathogenic Phytophthora speciesScience Highlight: Should the cocktail training method cause a stir? Training frog generalist detection dogs with combined species samplesWhere to find Ryan: Website | Facebook | InstagramYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at

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01:11:35

In the Weeds: Sticky Sage with Sarah Jackson

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2025/07/17

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Sarah Jackson from New York-New Jersey Trail Conference about sticky sage.Links Mentioned in the Episode: NoneScience Highlight: Impact of variations in training schedules on dogs’ acquisition and retention of an odor detection taskWhere to find Sarah: 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 |

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01:35:00

Gundogs and Conservation with Jo Laurens

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2025/06/26

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Jo Laurens from The Force Free Gun Dogs about gundogs.Links Mentioned in the Episode: NoneScience Highlight: Switching to marine prey leads to unprecedented mercury concentrations in a population of coastal Alaska wolvesWhere to find Jo: Website | Force Free Gundog GroupYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist | Merch | Support Our

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01:25:13

Large Search Area Strategy with Lauren Wendt

K9 Conservationists ·

2025/06/12

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Lauren Wendt from Momentum K9 about large search area strategy. Links Mentioned in the Episode: NoneScience Highlight: Comparison of mechanical sorting and DNA metabarcoding for diet analysis with fresh and degraded wolf scatsWhere to find Lauren: 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

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01:00:43

Part Two: When Your Dog's Body Can't Keep Up with...

K9 Conservationists ·

2025/05/27

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back for part two with Sage Gustafson and Tiff Shao about the challenging topic of life with high-energy, high-drive, and/or high-arousal dogs who are injured or sick or otherwise cannot physically perform the behaviors that their brains want without causing pain.Links Mentioned in the Episode: NoneWhere to find Tiff: Website | Instagram | FacebookWhere to find Sage: FacebookYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at

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01:07:47

Part One: When Your Dog's Body Can't Keep Up with...

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2025/05/13

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks with Sage Gustafson and Tiff Shao about the challenging topic of life with high-energy, high-drive, and/or high-arousal dogs who are injured or sick or otherwise cannot physically perform the behaviors that their brains want without causing pain.Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: Benefits and limitations of using innovative tools like detection dogs, thermal imaging and drones to increase wildlife carcass finds during health

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01:09:26

Spatial Ecology (and Sharks) with Brett Sweezy

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2025/04/29

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks with Brett Sweezy about spatial ecology and sharks.Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: Efficiency and Bias in Strip and Line Transect SamplingWhere to find Brett: Instagram | BlueskyYou 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

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01:11:12

Breaking into the Field of Conservation Detection Dogs

K9 Conservationists ·

2025/04/15

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks about breaking into the field of conservation detection dogs. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: NoneYou 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

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01:03:12

CWD Dogs with Brenna Aizen

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2025/03/25

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Brenna Aizen from the Penn Vet Wildlife Futures Program about dogs sniffing out chronic wasting disease.Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: Effect of rapid changes in environmental conditions on canine detection of methyl benzoateWhere to find Brenna: Website | LinkedInYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |

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01:27:09

Getting into Grad School with Dr. Charles van Rees

K9 Conservationists ·

2025/03/11

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back with Dr. Charles van Rees to talk about getting into grad school.Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: Trail vs. thicket: Evaluating conservation detection dog performance in varied terrainWhere to find Charles: Website | Lab Website | InstagramYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook

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00:55:23

Cheetah Conservation Fund Dogs with Tim Hofmann

K9 Conservationists ·

2025/02/25

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Tim Hofmann, the Scat Dog Handler, Research Manager and Research Coordinator at Cheetah Conservation Fund about his PhD research using detection dogs and other methods to study cheetahs in Namibia and beyond.Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: None this week! Where to find Tim: Website | Facebook | InstagramYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9

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01:00:52

Hot Takes with Paul Bunker & Meg Barnes

K9 Conservationists ·

2025/02/11

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Paul Bunker and Meg Barnes about hot takes in the conservation dog training community. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: None this week! Where to find Paul: Website |Facebook |InstagramWhere to find Meg: Website |Facebook |Instagram You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon atpatreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website |Course Waitlist | Merch |Support Our Work |Facebook |Instagram

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01:27:13

Plants & Puppies with Kat Serafina

K9 Conservationists ·

2025/01/28

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Kat Serafina about plants and puppies.Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: An approach to identify bias in scent detection dog testing Where to find Kat: Website | 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

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01:07:46

Detecting Tea-tree Fingers Fungus with Dr. Nick...

K9 Conservationists ·

2025/01/14

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks to Zoos Victoria Wildlife Detection Dog Officer Dr Nick Rutter and Human Surveyor Shari Barmos about Detection Dog Daisy searching for the critically endangered Tea-tree fingers fungus.Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: The fluid dynamics of canine olfaction: unique nasal airflow patterns as an explanation of macrosmia This biologist and her rescue dog help protect bears in the Andes You can support the K9 Conservationists

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01:36:26

Sensitivity and Specificity Gone Wrong with Courtney...

K9 Conservationists ·

2025/01/03

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Courtney Brown from Einstein K9 about search and rescue, handler scent discrimination, and sensitivity and specificity.Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: Conservation detection dogs: A critical review of efficacy and methodology Problem Solving with Kayla Fratt Where to find Courtney: Website | Facebook You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9

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