Companion Animal Psychology

Sarah Chauncey on coping with the loss of a pet, the drawing that became the start of the book, and being counterintuitive. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. The grief we feel on the loss of a pet is still a kind of disenfranchised grief. Sarah Chauncey's PS. I Love You More Than Tuna is a poignant and touching meditation on pet loss, beautifully illustrated by Francis Tremblay. It's the perfect gift for anyone who has lost a cat, or indeed any kind of pet. It made me cry (but in a good way) and I have given it to friends to help bring them comfort when they have lost their pet. You can hear Sarah Chauncey talk about the book at Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers. She's on a panel called Our Bond with Cats with Sarah Chauncey, Sassafras Patterdale (Lowrey), and Rachel Wells .  P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna is available from all good bookstores, including via Bo

Kerry Nichols on raising puppies, training humans, and writing a 'fat' first draft. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Puppy Brain: How Our Dogs Learn, Think, and Love  by Kerry Nichols is a guide to the early life of puppies that manages to be both sweet and scientific. We learn when their eyes and ears open, what Nichols does to encourage her puppies' brain development, and how to successfully bring a new puppy into your own home. With the cutest photos of Golden Retriever puppies, Puppy Brain is smart, adorable, and full of tips on how to raise a happy, healthy pup. You can hear Kerry Nichols talk about the book at Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers. She's on a panel called Canine Blockbusters with Alexis Devine, Kerry Nichols, and Teresa J. Rhyne . Puppy Brain is available from all good bookstores, including via Bookshop (and Bookshop UK ) which support

 An easy way to look at improving your relationship with your dog and making your dog even happier. xkunclova/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. When I was writing my first book, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happ y, I wanted to make it as useful to people as possible. At the end of every chapter, I put a list of tips on how to apply the science at home. And then at the end of the book, I made a checklist for a happy dog. This draws together all of the information in the book into one handy list that people can use to see how they’re doing at making their dog happy. It's a simple yes/no checklist that’s designed to help people spot the gaps in what they are doing and reflect on any changes they might like to make for the benefit of their dog. It’s written with an understanding that no one is perfect, but that sometimes making small changes can lead to a better relatio

Sassafras Patterdale (Lowrey) on finding activities for your cat's personality and people's surprising views of cats. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Claw This Journal: An Activity Book for Cats and Their Humans is packed with fun activities to do with your cat. They are designed to take account of your cat's personality and get activities just right for them, and the book also includes crafts to do for your cat, space to make notes, and (my personal favourite) encouragement to consider what your cat would get an award for. Cat guardians (and their cats) will love this book. Sassafras Patterdale (Lowrey) is speaking at Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers. They are on a panel called Our Bond with Cats with Sarah Chauncey, Sassafras Patterdale (Lowrey) and Rachel Wells .  Claw This Journal is available from all good bookstores, including via Bookshop (and Booksho

Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD, on the importance of natural behaviors (like hunting) for cats, and keeping the science nerds happy while including practical tips.  By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. In Play With Your Cat: The Essential Guide to Interactive Play for a Happier, Healthier Feline , Mikel Maria Delgado PhD explains why play is essential for cats’ wellbeing and how you can make playtime even better. This entertaining book is packed with tips on toys and play styles and is delightfully illustrated by Lili Chin. Everything you need to enrich your cat’s life (and have fun in the process) is here. You can hear Mikel Delgado talk about the book at Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers. She's on a panel called Caring for Cats with Lili Chin, Mikel Delgado PhD, and Lucy Hoile . Play With Your Cat! is available from all good bookstores, including via Bookshop (and Bookshop UK

Carri Westgarth PhD on tackling common myths about dogs, how anyone can improve their relationship with their canine best friend, and the potential health benefits of dogs. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. In The Happy Dog Owner: Finding Health and Happiness with the Help of Your Dog , Carri Westgarth PhD draws on her scientific expertise and her dog training experience to teach you how to ensure you and your dog are happy. The book is full of practical tips on things like puppy socialization, making more time for dog walks, and training your dog to do useful skills including how to show an alert, open or close doors, and come when called. This engaging book is a great resource to help you improve your bond with your dog.  You can hear Carri Westgarth talk about the book at Bark! Fest , the book festival for animal lovers. She's part of a panel called Caring for Dogs with Pilley Bian

Antony Johnston on the central role of canine characters in the Dog Sitter Detective series, writing to put a smile on people's faces, and being an organized writer. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. In The Dog Sitter Detective Takes the Lead by Antony Johnston, Gwinny Tuffel takes on the job of pet sitting Ace the Border Collie for an aging rock star who lives on a house boat in London—and suddenly turns up dead in the water. Unconvinced by the police’s belief it was suicide, Gwinny begins to investigate with Ace at her side. With an interesting cast of characters and a big mystery to solve, this entertaining and witty cozy crime book will delight dog lovers.  It’s book 2 in a series and as soon as I finished it, I ordered the first one. Book 3 will be out next year. You can hear Antony Johnston talk about the book at Bark! Fest , the book festival for animal lovers. He's on a

Lili Chin on interpreting cats' body language, the influence of her own cats Mambo and Shimmy, and the problem of anthropomorphizing cats. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Lili Chin is known for her delightful and informative drawings of dogs and other animals. Kitty Language: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Your Cat brings her signature style to feline communication. Adorable drawings of all kinds of cats are accompanied by clear, concise text to create a cute, entertaining, and illuminating guide to feline body language. This book will help you understand just how expressive your cat is. You can hear Lili Chin talk about Kitty Language at Bark! Fest , the book festival for animal lovers. She's on a panel called Caring for Cats with Lili Chin, Mikel Maria Delgado PhD, and Lucy Hoile . Kitty Language is available from all good bookstores, including via Bookshop (and Boo

Alexis Devine on what it means for dogs to "talk", the unconventional format of the book, and what the future holds. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Alexis Devine's book I Am Bunny: How a "Talking" Dog Taught Me Everything I Need to Know About Being Human explores what it means for dogs to talk, delves into the science of animal communication, and is a personal take on trauma and communication. It's a refreshing and exciting account of what she learned from teaching her own dog Bunny to "talk" using buttons. Full of empathy and wit, it's a must-read if you're interested in the cognitive abilities of dogs. You can hear Alexis Devine talk about the book at Bark! Fest , the book festival for animal lovers. She's on a panel called Canine Blockbusters with Alexis Devine, Kerry Nichols, Teresa J. Rhyne . I Am Bunny is available from all good

An excerpt from Marc Bekoff PhD's new, revised, edition of The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy--and Why They Matter . By Marc Bekoff, PhD University of Colorado, Boulder ***Don't miss the chance to hear Marc Bekoff PhD speak at Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers. He's part of a panel on Canine Emotions and Perception with Zazie Todd PhD and Cat Warren on Tues Sep 17 , and he's presenting about Animal Emotions on Mon Sep 23 *** "Anthropocentrism is at the root of all abuse of our fellow creatures on earth — the logically unsupportable belief that humans are the only species on the planet worthy of consideration." — Sir Brian May, founding member of Queen and Save Me Trust A person would have to be totally out of touch not to know that nonhuman animals (animals) are being wantonly and brutally slaughtered globally in a wide variety of anthropocentric (human-centered) activities. The Anthropoc