Erin Jones Podcast

Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into an exciting conversation about the real impact of having a dog in school! We’re joined by the brilliant Erin Jones — an independent scholar, international speaker, educator, and author, whose work is essential for anyone working with a school dog. Erin is the Journal Director for the IAABC Foundation Journal, and holds a PhD in human-animal studies, with multiple qualifications in anthrozoology, psychology, anthropology, and dog behaviour. Her research explores the ethical dimensions of the dog-human relationship, and she’s also a certified and accredited behaviour consultant and trainer. Erin’s insights offer powerful, evidence-backed reasons why dogs in schools can make a real difference for students and staff alike. We’ll be talking about why her work matters to every school community, plus a little about her new book Constructing Canine Consent, available in bookstores worldwide. You can find more of Erin’s work at www.meritdogproject.com — now, let’s jump in!