Resources for Future Handlers
So you're interested in becoming a Conservation Detection Dog handler?
Podcasts
Yes, I will eventually make these real links, but right now I'm having problems with the web manager making every link into a "Meet the Teams" button...
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K9 Conservationists Podcast
This is the first resource I always send to new handlers
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New episodes every other week. Kayla interviews experts, novices, and everyone in between about conservation and dogs. This is THE best source for information on becoming a conservation dog handler.
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On Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k9-conservationists/id1451997691
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On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0sdJiYd0Pfdf4rgvuC4yP0
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On their own website https://k9conservationists.org/introducing-the-k9-conservationists-podcast/
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Conservation Dog Alliance
The CDA is aninternational hub for people interested in conservation dogs. For $25 per year, you can watch webinars, network with handlers, find new resources, and use templates.
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Here is in the eastern USA/Canada, we
1) Meet in person twice per year to train together
2) Join a web meeting once a month to share new ideas and catch up on each other's projects
3) Range from novices imprinting their first dog on odor to seasoned professionals
4) Include college students, retirees, wildlife biologist, environmental consultants, dog trainers, crazy dog people, and so more