May 20 • General discussion
Insight corner chat. Tonight!
🐾 INSIGHT CORNER 🐾
Join us on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 6PM GMT for another inspiring conversation hosted by The Rescuers Sanctuary.
Changing Animal Welfare Through Education & Community with Jon Garstang and The Rescuers Sanctuary
Wednesday 20 May · 18:00 – 19:00
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/skx-fqfh-iyc
This week we’ll be joined by Jon Garstang, animal welfare educator and trainer, to discuss the powerful role education can play in improving animal welfare worldwide.
From building stronger links between shelters and schools, to helping shelter dogs become more rehomable through positive training methods, Jon’s work focuses on creating long-term compassionate change for both people and animals.
He’ll also be sharing insights into his education programme and free app, designed to support those who may not otherwise have access to positive training guidance.
✨ Education. Compassion. Community.
✨ Creating sustainable change together.
📅 Wednesday 20th May 2026
🕕 6PM GMT
📍 Insight Corner – The Rescuers Sanctuary
Speaker Bio
Jon Garstang is an animal welfare educator and trainer passionate about improving animal welfare through education, community engagement, and positive training methods.
He believes that long-term change comes from helping people better understand animal care and strengthening the relationship between educational institutions and animal shelters. His work focuses on making animal welfare more accessible, while also highlighting the wider social benefits of compassionate animal care, including the development of empathy, communication, and other valuable soft skills.
Jon has also developed an education programme and free training app designed to support people who may not otherwise have access to positive, force-free dog training guidance. His approach aims to improve outcomes for both people and animals, while helping shelter dogs become more confident, adoptable, and ready for loving homes.
Talk Description
In this Insight Corner session, Jon Garstang will explore why education is one of the most powerful tools for improving animal welfare worldwide.
Drawing on his experience in animal welfare education and positive dog training, Jon will discuss the importance of building stronger links between shelters, schools, and communities to create lasting cultural change around animal care.
The session will also look at how positive training methods can help improve the wellbeing and adoptability of shelter dogs, while empowering people with accessible tools and knowledge — particularly in areas where professional support may be limited.
Attendees will gain insight into how education, compassion, and community collaboration can work together to create sustainable improvements in animal welfare globally.
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