Episode 251: From Ecochick to pooches at play

With over two decades of experience in the media industry, Lara Shannon has become a household name. Reaching millions of people each year through her education work, books, and TV shows, Lara has helped improve the lives of companion animals.

As a certified dog trainer and pet food nutrition specialist, Lara has worked with high-profile animal welfare and conservation organizations such as the World Wide Fund for Nature, Planet Ark, and The Orangutan Project, to name a few. Her debut documentary, Ecochick Adventures: The Trans Borneo Challenge, raised awareness of the plight of the orangutan, and since then, Lara has shifted her focus to the animals in our own backyards.

Lara is the Executive Producer and Host of Channel 10’s Pooches at Play and Editor of Poochesatplay.com. She also recently launched her latest TV project, Animal SOS Australia, which will air on 7TWO and 7Plus from March 5th, 2023. Lara is also a sought-after speaker for pet events and expos, including the Australian Dog Lovers Show, the Cat Lovers Show, and Pets in the Park.

As an Ambassador for Second Chance Animal Rescue, Companion Animal Network Australia, and the Companion Animal Rescue Awards, Lara is on a mission to reduce the needless euthanasia of adoptable shelter animals to zero. She is the author of World of Dogs and Eat, Play, Love (Your Dog), published by Hardie Grant Books and available worldwide.

So, join us as we chat with Lara and get to know more about her life as a canine expert and animal welfare advocate. And keep an ear out for her cheeky rescue dogs, Dynamite Darcy and Vindi, who are never far from her side.

Also, last weeks episode got a lot of positive feedback so if you haven’t heard it, get it in you!

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