EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 52 MIN
Grant Shannon: Dogs Connect
from Somatic Hound · host Leah Lykos
During his ten-year teaching career, Grant recognised that his students needed more from traditional education. He decided to create a program to help students feel more connected and engaged in their school environment.Grant’s great passion for education has driven him to research the benefits of training wellbeing dogs for the classroom. He willingly shares his knowledge and scientific evidence, teaching students and staff how to build emotional intelligence and resilience. Many schools are now witnessing first-hand the impact the program is having on academic outcomes.Find Dogs Connect online: https://dogsconnect.net.au/Dogs Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dogsconnectaustralia/Dogs Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogs.connect/Dogs Connect virtual course on Polyvagal Institute: Dogs Connect--Connection, Regulation, and EmpathySupport the showCanine Movement Lab in Chattanooga TennesseeCenter for Canine SomaticsInstagramYouTubeYour Host: Leah Lykos on Facebook and LinkedIn
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During his ten-year teaching career, Grant recognised that his students needed more from traditional education. He decided to create a program to help students feel more connected and engaged in their school environment. Grant’s great passion for education has driven him to research the benefits of training wellbeing dogs for the classroom. He willingly shares his knowledge and scientific evidence, teaching students and staff how to build emotional intelligence and resilience. Many schools ar...
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