Canine Conversations

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla Fratt talks about considerations when choosing a conservation detection dog, sourcing a dog, and screening a dog.  Episode suggestion: “Don't sacrifice clarity at the altar of generosity”  Call to action: Join pateron!  Discussed in this Podcast:  Considerations:  Make a list of your must-haves from a lifestyle perspective to help which type of dog works best for you. This can be anything from breed type, grooming requirements, size, etc. You should also make a list of “nice to have” and “bonus points”. These are types of things that aren’t a must have, but are still of some importance to you. These are usually aesthetic type desires.  You also need to consider your work lifestyle, whether your dog can handle being off leash around wildlife, water, other dogs, people, etc.  Consider if you’d want to do outreach work at events with your dog. Would a social dog be more ideal, etc.  Travel is something to consider. A dog