K9 Conservationists

Kayla Fratt

Dog Training

Conservation

Detection Dogs

Human-Wildlife Conflict

Tick-Borne Diseases

Working Dogs

Ecology

High-Drive Breeds

Arousal

K9 Welfare

Stimulus Control

Conservation Detection Dogs

Conservation Biology

Dog Behavior

Impulse Control

K9 Conservationists

Endangered Wildlife Trust

Behavioral Assessments

Dewinton's Golden Mole

Fluency In Dog Training

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... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	221	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Natural SciencesScience

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Latest Episodes

Breaking into the Field of Conservation Detection Dogs

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks about breaking into the field of conservation detection dogs.

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Science Highlight: None

You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at p... more

15 Apr 2025 • 1 hr 11 min

CWD Dogs with Brenna Aizen

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.

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Science Highlight: Effect of rapid changes in enviro... more

25 Mar 2025 • 1 hr 3 min

Getting into Grad School with Dr. Charles van Rees

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back with Dr. Charles van Rees to talk about getting into grad school.

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Science Highlight: Trail vs. thicket: Evaluating conservation detection dog performance in vari... more

11 Mar 2025 • 1 hr 27 min

Cheetah Conservation Fund Dogs with Tim Hofmann

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 Nam... more

25 Feb 2025 • 55 min

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Recent Guests

Brenna Aizen

Conservation Canine Supervisor and Central Regional Handler for Penn Vet's Wildlife Futures Program

Penn Vet Working Dog Center

Episode: CWD Dogs with Brenna Aizen

Dr. Charles van Rees

Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia, Odom School of Ecology

University of Georgia

Episode: Getting into Grad School with Dr. Charles van Rees

Tim Hofmann

Scat dog handler and research manager at Cheetah Conservation Fund

Cheetah Conservation Fund

Episode: Cheetah Conservation Fund Dogs with Tim Hofmann

Kat Serafina

A specialist in training dogs for Japanese knotweed detection and other conservation efforts

K9 Detection Solutions

Episode: Plants & Puppies with Kat Serafina

Dr. Nick Rutter

Wildlife Detection Dog Officer at Zoos Victoria.

Zoos Victoria

Episode: Detecting Tea-tree Fingers Fungus with Dr. Nick Rutter and Shari Barmos

Shari Barmos

Human surveyor of tea tree fingers fungi, has been involved in the project for about two years.

Royal Botanic Gardens in Victoria

Episode: Detecting Tea-tree Fingers Fungus with Dr. Nick Rutter and Shari Barmos

Courtney Brown

Detection dog trainer based in Dallas, Texas, with experience in search and rescue, service dogs, and various dog sports.

Einstein K9

Episode: Sensitivity and Specificity Gone Wrong with Courtney Brown

Ellen Dymit

Professional poop scientist and a fourth-year graduate student in wildlife sciences at Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Episode: Genetic Gobledeygook: HOW Do We Learn From Scat? with Ellen Dymit

Nicholas Magliocca

Associate professor at the University of Alabama, expert in human-environment interactions

University of Alabama

Episode: The Conservation Cost of the War on Drugs with Nicholas Magliocca

Host

Kayla Fratt

Co-founder of K9 Conservationists and a dedicated advocate for the effective utilization of dogs in conservation efforts. Kayla emphasizes science-driven approaches in dog training.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 150 ratings

It’s like hanging out with your nerdy dog friends!
Just like the title says, listening to this podcast feels like you’re just hanging out with your nerdy dog friends. I adore training my dog and I’m an environmental scientist, so listening to this podcast combines my love of those two things, along with education! I find myself nodding along and basically talking to Kayla and her guests each episode on my commutes (though I know they can’t hear me). I’ve taken a deep dive since discovering this podcast and can confirm that all the episodes are i... more
Apple Podcasts
5
Rachael_Mae14
United States2 months ago
Found by accident and how lucky for me!
I’m not sure how I stumbled across this podcast but I’m so glad I did! I’m a dog trainer with a great interest in nose work. This podcast has covered such a wonderful variety of topics in a welcoming, accessible way. I spend a lot of time driving and this has helped pass the time and given me so many awesome rabbit holes to deep dive down!
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5
missmagetta
United Statesa year ago
Really interesting mix of topics
Love the range of topics covered on the podcast, am always learning something new
Apple Podcasts
5
Retrodictionary
Canadaa year ago
One of my Favorites
I’ve been listening to this Podcast for a couple years now and it’s never not amazing! Kayla consistently puts out really interesting and informative episodes. It’s kind of absurd how much I’ve been able to learn about dog training and conservation through just one podcast. If you’re into dogs and conservation this podcast is definitely for you!
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5
Jacobb8226
United Statesa year ago
Helpful and informative look into detection
Really enjoying the depth of discussions and the constant look to changing best practices up
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5
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Australia2 years ago

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The thoughtful exploration of various scientific and behavioral aspects of training and ecology earns praise for its depth and enjoyment.

Some express gratitude for finding a resource that combines their interests in dogs and nature effectively.

The mix of expert guest interviews and practical advice resonates well, particularly amongst dog trainers and conservationists.

Listeners appreciate the engaging and accessible format, making complex topics in conservation and dog training easy to understand.

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Apple Podcasts	#61	United States/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#123	Canada/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#126	Australia/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#245	France/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#85	Argentina/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#92	South Africa/Science/Natural Sciences

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CWD Dogs with Brenna Aizen

Q: What is chronic wasting disease? What does it affect? Why is it scary?

Chronic wasting disease is a prion disease that affects members of the deer family, causing fatal degeneration in the brain, leading to holes forming in the brain. It is highly infectious and always fatal once an animal is infected.

Getting into Grad School with Dr. Charles van Rees

Q: How do you find these people? Where do you go from this thought that I want to go to grad school?

I think reading the scientific literature is gigantic. Looking at textbooks and authors who align with your interests is a good start.

Getting into Grad School with Dr. Charles van Rees

Q: So Charles, you are now an assistant professor? A question mark? Tell me, what has changed in your role since we last had you?

I've transitioned to a new role at Odom. I ended up unexpectedly going on the professor job hunt last year, realized I wanted to do it, and got extraordinarily lucky.

Genetic Gobledeygook: HOW Do We Learn From Scat? with Ellen Dymit

Q: So Ellen, why don't we start out with just a couple definitions. So the three that I hear kind of tossed around most often in lab meetings that still have me really confused are meta barcoding, microsatellites, and SNPs. What are they?

Ellen explains that meta barcoding is a method used to differentiate species by reading a specific region of the genome, while SNPs represent the basic unit of genetic variation among individuals.

The Conservation Cost of the War on Drugs with Nicholas Magliocca

Q: What is the relationship between drug trafficking and wildlife trafficking?

Nicolas highlights that although there's some overlap, wildlife trafficking is not as documented; rather, traffickers often poach opportunistically in vulnerable areas opened up by drug trafficking.

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What is K9 Conservationists about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focus is placed on innovative uses of detection dogs in various conservation efforts, ranging from addressing wildlife diseases to studying endangered species. Episodes feature expert guests who share insights on training methodologies, ecological impacts, and the unique challenges faced in the field, thus appealing to dog trainers, conservationists, and those interested in environmental science. The conversational and accessible format makes complex topics engaging, providing listeners with practical knowledge on canine behavior and ecological research methodologies.

Notably, the unique integration of canine skills into scientific research and conservation practices distinguishes the content, making it an invaluable resource for dog enthus... more

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2. Dr. Charles van Rees
3. Tim Hofmann
4. Kat Serafina
5. Dr. Nick Rutter
6. Shari Barmos
7. Courtney Brown
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