Love on a Leash
Legacy’s Love on a Leash program strives to live out God’s call to love unconditionally, and to see the fruit of that love. There is no greater power than love, and there is no greater provider than the love given by a dog. Research has consistently shown the benefits of having a therapy dog: anxiety decreases, academic performance increases, and kindness abounds.
Legacy is proud to have three student wellbeing ambassadors on our team to serve our students schoolwide. The dogs visit each division on campus at least once a week, filling the air with warmth and joy. A student eloquently expressed their feelings about the program, stating, “Having a dog at school just makes things better. It makes it feel like home.” And that sentiment resonates with all of us. The Love on a Leash program has not only touched hearts but also transformed our school into a place of comfort and belonging.
And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14 (ESV)
Annie Snyder
Upper School Student Wellbeing Ambassador
Annie is a petite mini Goldendoodle weighing 12 pounds. She has completed Manners 1, Manners 2, Manners 3, and the Therapy Dog Training Program at What a Great Dog. Annie has also been awarded her “Canine Good Citizen” certification (CGC), as well as her certification as a Registered Therapy Dog through Therapy Dog International.
Annie loves interacting with the Upper School students and staff on Furry Fridays. She turns bad days into good ones, is all about snuggling, and has the softest fur ever! When not serving the Legacy community, Annie visits local senior centers to cheer up the residents
Annie Snyder
US Student Wellbeing Ambassador
Shepherd Snear
Middle School Student Wellbeing Ambassador
Shepherd is a 3-year-old miniature Goldendoodle. He has completed Manners 1, Manners 2 Manners 3, and the Therapy Dog Training Program at What a Great Dog in Frisco. He has been awarded his Canine Good Citizen certification (CGC) as well as his certification as a Registered Therapy Dog through The Association of Therapy Dogs. Shepherd is a member of The Heart of Texas Therapy Dog Association and does periodic visits to the community with them. For fun, Shepherd has earned his Novice Trick Dog patch and is excited to show the students his best tricks. WAG Wednesdays are his favorite day of the week!!!
Shepherd Snear
Middle School Student Wellbeing Ambassador
Moses Gordon
Early Learning Campus & Lower School Student Wellbeing Ambassador
Moses is a Goldador, son of two AKC parents, an English Cream Golden Retriever and a Labrador. He has completed Manners 1, Manners 2, and went on to earn his Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title, all at What a Great Dog in Frisco. Moses is testing with Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) this fall and after completion will be visiting with our youngest Eagles, officing at the Lower School with Mrs. Gordon and making visits to the ELC. In his free time, Moses loves to run errands with his family, and if he’s around a pool, he’ll be the first one to jump in!
Moses Gordon
Early Learning Campus & Lower School Student Wellbeing Ambassador