Companion Animal Psychology

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Common questions about caring for puppies answered by the experts. Photo: Photology1971/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd, PhD  This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Get Companion Animal Psychology in your inbox. Puppies are so cute! It must be wonderful to have one, right? But it can also be exhausting. And the need to socialize your puppy can feel like a big responsibility. We know that once people have had a puppy before, they typically do a better job of the socialization and training. They’ve learned from their earlier experience. But what if this is the first time you’ve got a puppy? It's very common to have questions about the best things to do to socialize and train your puppy. And let's face it, even an experienced puppy guardian can have questions. I asked some of North America's top experts for their tips for new puppy parents. Check out these questions and answers for ways to raise your puppy g

An exciting new offering from Companion Animal Psychology for people who want (even) happier pets. By Zazie Todd, PhD

Trials, setbacks, and love are all part of our relationship with dogs and cats. Photo: Ermolaeva Olga 84/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd PhD.

Misunderstanding dogs, where a cat's butt goes, puppies, and teenagers... this month's Companion Animal Psychology news.

Will cats choose to sit in an imaginary box? A grey cat called Ash sits in a Kanizsa square. Photo: Tara McCready By Zazie Todd, PhD.

The risk factors for dogs being aggressive towards people include being fearful, older, small, and someone’s first dog, new research shows.  Photo: Bianca Ackermann/Unsplash

 "Answers every question imaginable for the new cat owner."--New York Times Book Review.