The Conservation K9 Podcast

In this new series, conservation dogsperson and Red Dog Ecologist Ella Watkins reports back from the field where she is working with and learning from some of the best practitioners in the conservation detection industry worldwide. In this episode, Ella catches up with Beth Steinkraus from Mussel Dogs in Northern California. Our logo represents what we believe to be the most important pillar of wo...

In this new series, conservation dogsperson and Red Dog Ecologist Ella Watkins reports back from the field where she is working with and learning from some of the best practitioners in the conservation detection industry worldwide. Over the next few episodes, Ella will be talking about the work she is undertaking with previous podcast guest Rita Santos and Hera from Dogs For Nature , searching for...

In this new series, conservation dogsperson and Red Dog Ecologist Ella Watkins reports back from the field where she is working with and learning from some of the best practitioners in the conservation detection industry worldwide. Over the next few episodes, Ella will be talking about the work she is undertaking with previous podcast guest Rita Santos and Hera from Dogs For Nature , searching for...

In this new series, conservation dogsperson and Red Dog Ecologist Ella Watkins reports back from the field where she is working with and learning from some of the best practitioners in the conservation detection industry worldwide. Over the next few episodes, Ella will be talking about the work she is undertaking with previous podcast guest Rita Santos and Hera from Dogs For Nature , searching for...

In this new series, conservation dogsperson and Red Dog Ecologist Ella Watkins reports back from the field where she is working with and learning from some of the best practitioners in the conservation detection industry worldwide. Over the next few episodes, Ella will be talking about the work she is undertaking with previous podcast guest Rita Santos and Hera from Dogs For Nature , searching for...

In this special Christmas episode of The Conservation K9 Podcast, host James Davis is joined by a number of former guests to chat once again about all things conservation dogs. Join Michele Maughan, Collette Yee, Jennifer Hartman, Heath Smith, Ngaio Richards and Rita Santos as they talk about the year that was, and their plans for 2023. Our logo represents what we believe to be the most important...

In this episode, James is joined by Co-Director, Bounder and Field Scientist at Rogue Detection Teams , the amazing Jennifer Hartman. Jennifer is one of the most inspiring, delightful and humble people working in the conservation dog field today; this is an episode NOT to be missed. Our logo represents what we believe to be the most important pillar of working as part of a conservation dog field t...

In this special episode, James is joined by La Toya Jamieson, chair of the Australasian Conservation Dog Network (ACDN) Competency Committee to discuss the development and launch of the Network's new Team Evaluation Guidelines . Our logo represents what we believe to be the most important pillar of working as part of a conservation dog field team: DOG AND MAN WORKING TOGETHER IN TRUE PARTNERS...

In this episode, James is joined by writer, conservation photographer, documentary filmmaker, book author, and speaker Isabelle Groc . They talk about her new documentary Part Of The Pack and her amazing book Conservation Canines - How Dogs Work For The Environment . Our logo represents what we believe to be the most important pillar of working as part of a conservation dog field team: DOG AND MAN...

In this special episode, James is joined by Collette Yee from Rogue Detection Teams . They talk about Jack, one of Rogue's incredible conservation dogs and Collette's partner. Jack is unfortunately suffering from cancer, and is in dire need of treatment and our help. To donate towards Jack's medical expenses please click HERE . Our logo represents what we believe to be the most impo...

In this episode, James is joined by Naomi Cordiero from South Atlantic Biosecurity Detector Dogs . They talk about the challenges and triumphs of conservation dog training and handling in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. Our logo represents what we believe to be the most important pillar of working as part of a conservation dog field team: DOG AND MAN WORKING TOGETHER IN TRUE PARTNERSHIP We...

In this special episode, recorded at the Australasian Conservation Dog Network Conference held in Canberra, Australia in August 2022, James is joined in person by keynote speaker Romane Cristescu ( Detection Dogs for Conservation ) and ACDN committee member Scott Thompson ( Terrestrial Ecosystems ) to talk about the formation of the ACDN and the success of the conference. Conservation K9 Training...

In this special episode, recorded at the Australasian Conservation Dog Network Conference held in Canberra, Australia in August 2022, James is joined in person (and over wine) by industry legends Nikki Glover ( Amphibian & Reptile Detection Dogs ), Louise Wilson ( Conservation K9 Consultancy ) and Heath Smith ( Rogue Detection Teams ) to talk about, well, loads of things conservation dog-relat...

In this episode, James is joined by Dr Ngaio Richards from Working Dogs For Conservation . They talk about mitigating exposure of dog teams to poisons, and the care and management of working dogs at the end of their careers. Conservation K9 Training supports the sharing of knowledge and best practice within the conservation dog industry through our Podcast and Training Camp , and by partnering, me...

In this episode, James is joined by Alfonso Pera Contreras from EccoTrenca and very special guest co-host, Heath Smith from Rogue Detection Teams . They talk about a different approach to teamwork and how this differs from traditional methods of dog training and handling. For more information on The Conservation K9 Camp please Like and Follow: The Conservation K9 Camp on Facebook For more informat...

In this episode, James is joined Helen Neale and Fin Buchanan from New Zealand’s famous conservation dogs program. They talk about the history of conservation dog use in New Zealand, their certification program for dog teams, and some of their success stories. Click here for more information on Conservation Dogs New Zealand . For more information on The Conservation K9 Camp please Like and Follow:...

In this episode James is joined by ASCT Master Trainer Samuel Nguni and Trainer Joyce Chiluba from North Luangwa's Canine Unit. They talk about their career development from Scouts to Trainers of the dog teams working to stop illegal poaching in Zambia. Check the team out on the web , Facebook or Instagram and please support their work! For more information on The Conservation K9 Camp please...

In this episode James is joined by Dr Lauryn DeGreef from Florida International University . They talk about Lauryn’s research into olfaction, the pitfalls of the cocktail method of odour imprinting, and her new book, Canines The Original Biosensors . For more information on The Conservation K9 Camp please Like and Follow: The Conservation K9 Camp on Facebook For more information on our 2022 camps...

In this episode James is joined by Rita Santos from Dogs for Nature . They talk about surveying for grasshoppers in France, Iberian wolves in Spain and tigers in Malaysia, as well as Rita’s relationship with her rescue dog Hera. Check them out on Instagram too! For more information on The Conservation K9 Camp please Like and Follow: The Conservation K9 Camp on Facebook For more information on our...

In this episode, conservation dog team trainer James Davis is joined by canine olfaction researchers Dr Michele Maughan and Jenna Gadberry from SciK9 . They talk about the importance of training aid storage and avoiding contamination, and how the TADD device can help in the conservation world. For more information on The Conservation K9 Camp please Like and Follow: The Conservation K9 Camp on Face...

In this episode, conservation dog team trainer James Davis is joined by conservation dog handler and researcher Dr Annegret Grimm-Seyfarth from Monitoring Dogs . They talk about differentiating between mink scat and otter spraint in the field, and some of the findings of her research into the use of conservation dogs worldwide. For more information on The Conservation K9 Camp please Like and Follo...

In this special Christmas episode of The Conservation K9 Podcast, host James Davis is joined by a number of former guests to chat once again about all things conservation dogs. Join Megan Parker, Heath Smith, Paul Bunker, Jeffrey Milner, Wesley Visscher, Tracy Lyten and Nathan Hall as they discuss topics from certification to handler skills and everything in between. For more information on The Co...

In this episode, conservation dog team trainer James Davis is joined by Wesley Visscher from Scent Imprint Conservation Dogs in the Netherlands. They talk about training and deploying dog teams internationally for wildlife crime prevention, ecological monitoring and invasive species management. For more information on Wesley and his team please follow them on Facebook or on Instagram . For more in...

In this episode, conservation dog team trainer James Davis is joined by the legendary Karen DeMatteo from Washington University and Got Scat? They talk about scat detection in Argentina, training dogs and handlers for conservation and the exploits of her amazing dog, Train. For more information on Karen and her team please follow them on Facebook . For more information on The Conservation K9 Camp...

In this episode, conservation dog team trainer James Davis is joined by Tracy Lyten and Fiona Jackson from Skylos Ecology in Australia. They talk about the challenges of invasive weed detection, the importance of trusting your dog, and how the Australasian Conservation Dog Network is supporting the use of detection dogs in the region. For more information on Skylos Ecology please visit them on the...