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 working as part of a conservation dog field team: DOG AND MAN WORKING TOGETHER IN TRUE PARTNERSHIP We took our inspiration from that time, tens of thousands of years ago and just prior to domesticat ..read more

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 grasshopper egg pods in the south of France. 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 ..read more

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 grasshopper egg pods in the south of France. 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 ..read more

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 team: DOG AND MAN WORKING TOGETHER IN TRUE PARTNERSHIP We took our inspiration from that time, tens of thousands of years ago and just prior to domestication, where ancient man and wolf hunted collab ..read more

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 PARTNERSHIP We took our inspiration from that time, tens of thousands of years ago and just prior to domestication, where ancient man and wolf hunted collaboratively for mutual benefit - neither one in control o ..read more

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 WORKING TOGETHER IN TRUE PARTNERSHIP We took our inspiration from that time, tens of thousands of years ago and just prior to domestication, where ancient man and wolf hunted collaboratively for mut ..read more

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 took our inspiration from that time, tens of thousands of years ago and just prior to domestication, where ancient man and wolf hunted collaboratively for mutual benefit - neither one in control of ..read more

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 supports the sharing of knowledge and best practice within the conservation dog industry through our Podcast and Training Camp, and by partnering, mentoring and collaborating with researchers and dog tea ..read more

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-related! 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, mentoring and collaborating w ..read more

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 information on our 2022 camps in NSW, VIC and QLD and to book your place please visit padfoot.com.au/events-and-clinics/conservation-k9-camp The Conservation K9 Podcast is produced by Conservation K9 Train ..read more