![]() ![]() They released a dog halfway into a five minute time span, and the dog found the source of the smell within, something like 10 seconds. The person was looking for something with one of those devices in an arena, and it was taking forever. They were showing how humans are a little bit stupid the way they do things. SG: There was a documentary released recently, and I was asked to comment on a few things they had done. I could see how it would be much easier to make an electronic nose for a medical application versus trying to find something that’s self-propelled and waterproof for the field. I don’t think this will happen with the conservation work just because it’s field-based, and I think dogs will keep an advantage there. I’m kind of moving away from the biomedical stuff, mostly because I think electronic noses are going to take over eventually. Around 2012, we also started working on biomedical stuff, including hypoglycemia detection in humans, and more recently, anxiety attacks in humans, in people with PTSD. It’s something I had been doing since the early to mid 90s, but not in a formal way. Simon Gadbois (SG): Yes, around 2006, we started working with wildlife conservation canines. Welcome to the podcast! Simon, can you start out by telling us a little bit about your current work in Nova Scotia at Dalhousie University? Your reviews make my day, and they help other people find the podcast. You can also help the podcast by leaving us a review on the Apple Podcast store. You can find the link in the show notes and at. I know that money is tight, so even if all you do is share the link, that’s helpful. Any support you can give to the fundraiser is super appreciated. ![]() Our repairs were about $4,000 over budget you can read all about that saga over on our Instagram or on, where I’ve kept everyone updated on the repairs and the minor nightmare that’s been. As we record, the van is finally ready to go and Barley, Niffler, and I are ready to start our field season. He also works with dogs used for biomedical detection, diagnosis, and assistance for diabetes, anxiety, and PTSD.īefore we get started, I’m going to remind you that our field vehicle repair fundraiser is still going. He works with Nova Scotian reptiles like northern ribbon snakes, and wood turtles. Gadbois studies olfactory processing in canids and the application of canine scent processing in wildlife conservation dogs. It is a fascinating discussion, I think you’re gonna really enjoy it, but it is it is dense.ĭr. Potentially listen to it while you’re cooking instead of driving so you can take some notes and pause to look things up. This conversation is dense and fascinating if you’re someone who like me tends to listen to podcasts at an accelerated speed, I would recommend slowing down for this one. Simon Gadbois about signal detection theory and how it relates to our conservation detection dogs. Today, I have the absolute joy of talking to Dr. ![]() I’m your host, Kayla Fratt, and I run K9 Conservationists, where I train dogs to detect data. Join us every other week as we discuss ecology, odor dynamics, dog behavior, and everything in between. Kayla Fratt (KF): Hello, and welcome to the K9 Conservationists podcast, where we’re positively obsessed with conservation detection dogs. You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at /k9conservationists. Website | Lab Facebook Page | Lab Facebook Group How can trainers at home put this to use with their dogs?įurther reading on signal detection theory:.What’s the problem with our basic lineup for training and testing detection dogs as it relates to SDT?.What’s the potential problem with proportion or percentage correct data as performance?.However, signal detection theory needs a clear yes or a clear no.It wouldn’t be useful for clear distinctions or errorless data.Mostly used for physical stimuli vs olfactory stimuli.Signal detection theory is a means to measure the ability to differentiate between information-bearing patterns and random patterns that distract from the information.Simon Gadbois to talk about signal detection theory and his conservation work. In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla Fratt speaks with Dr. ![]()
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