Somatic Hound

Discovering how dogs and their humans can co-regulate, connect, and thrive together. Episodes explore topics like canine body language, nervous-system regulation, biological fulfillment, and how dog behavior relates to emotional and physical health. The podcast includes interviews with trainers, practitioners, and experts in areas such as neuro-biology, movement science, mindset coaching, raw feeding, and more—all with the goal of strengthening connection and understanding between dogs and their humans.

Somatic Hound is a education podcast hosted by Leah Lykos, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Leah Lykos hosts Somatic Hound, a education show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  Bianca Low Kum: Somatic Experiencing for People and Dogs

  Apr 9, 20261h 10mS4

  <p><b>Bianca</b> is a somatic practitioner with over a decade of experience in the mental health field, specializing in Somatic Experiencing®-informed work. Her approach is grounded in the understanding that our experiences live not just in the mind, but in the body—shaping patterns, behaviors, and emotional responses in everyday life.</p><p>She began her work in mental health as a volunteer on the Distress Lines with Community Torchlight and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Guelph, along with a post-graduate certificate in Addiction: Treatment and Prevention from Georgian College. She is...

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  Episode #26

  William Garrido: Daycares and Dog Parks

  Jan 25, 202649 minS4

  <p>William Garrido has been working with dogs since 2009. He entered the field through a working-dog training school, where he studied obedience, protection work, tracking, scent detection, and handling. After six months in this intensive environment, William went on to work with police dogs and personal protection dogs, and later deployed to Afghanistan as a contractor, serving as a trainer for Contract Working Dog teams in Bagram and Shindand.</p><p>Committed to continued learning, William furthered his education through advanced training programs and numerous professional seminars.</p><p>Throughout his career, William has authored several books, worked extensively with...

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  Episode #25

  Maryna Ozuna: Proprioception and Learning Capacity

  Jan 18, 20261h 23mS4

  <p>Maryna Ozuna nee' Sheryl Studley, B.S. Biology Vassar College; J.D. Thomas Jefferson School of Law, IACP # 1372 CDT (International Association of Canine Professionals), certified member of NADOI (National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors) is the owner of the Arizona Doggy Dude Ranch training center, the founder, and principal practitioner of the Canine Kinaesthetics (tm) system of bodywork, and the founder and principal instructor of the Movement Markers (tm) clinics.</p><p>In this conversation, Maryna and I explore proprioceptive mapping in dogs (and people) and how it directly influences learning capacity. We unpack the roles of collection, balance...

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  Episode #24

  Grant Shannon: Dogs Connect

  Aug 19, 202553 minS3

  <p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Find Dogs Connect online: https://dogsconnect.net.au/</p>...

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  Episode #23

  Mary Debono: Grow Young with Your Dog

  Aug 11, 202549 minS3

  <p><b>Mary Debono </b>helps dog lovers support their dogs' mobility, comfort, and vitality—while improving their own. A Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner and creator of Debono Moves, Mary combines movement science, gentle touch, and mindset work to foster greater ease, awareness, and connection between dogs and their humans.</p><p>She is the award-winning, Amazon bestselling author of Grow Young with Your Dog, a practical and inspiring book that helps people bring out the best in their dogs—and themselves. Mary's gentle hands-on processes support dogs dealing with arthritis, weakness, or injury, and help prevent problems before they start.</p><p>...

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