Erin Jones holds a BSc in Anthropology and Psychology from Trent University, an MSc in Anthrozoology from Canisius College, and a PhD in Human–Animal Studies from the University of Canterbury’s New Zealand Centre for Human–Animal Studies. Erin’s primary research interests are the dog–human relationship, the power dynamics of petkeeping based on the paradigm of human exceptionalism, and concepts around canine consent. Erin is a certified dog behavior consultant and accredited dog trainer with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a certified professional dog trainer with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, and an accredited animal behavior consultant with Companion Animals New Zealand. She is the owner of Merit Dog Project, an educational platform for assisting dog caregivers and those involved in dog education, and an instructor at the IAABC Foundation.