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New Interview on CBC Radio's The Signal All About Dogs

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Zazie Todd was a guest on CBC Radio's The Signal answering listener questions about dogs. Photo: Anetapics/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd PhD The CBC radio show The Signal with Adam Walsh recently went to the dogs--and I was a guest on the show, answering listener questions alongside guest Rose Browne of Dynamic Canines. People called or emailed in with some really great questions and the hour just flew by. Thanks to everyone who called in! You can listen to the show here . We answered a wide range of questions about topics such as marking dogs, barking dogs, and how to help nervous dogs. I also talked a bit about my book and website. This show was hosted by Heather Barrett. I hope you enjoy the show!

The Dog Behavior Conference 2025 is Now Open for Registration

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I'm speaking at the Dog Behavior Conference 2025. Will I see you there? By Zazie Todd, PhD For the twelfth consecutive year, the Victoria Stilwell Academy’s online Dog Behavior Conference will offer dog trainers, guardians, pet professionals and other behavior enthusiasts a chance to connect virtually and share knowledge, insights and inspiration with dog lovers around the world. And I'm thrilled to share that I will be one of the speakers. Here's what Positively.com has to say about the conference: From April 4-6, 2025, a glittering lineup of influential animal behavior thought leaders will connect with a huge audience uniquely dedicated to improving the lives of pet dogs and the people who love them. The conference will feature 12 presentations, live Q&A events with speakers, and other interactive elements which allow audience members to network, interact, and inspire one another. “The Dog Behavior Conference is hands-down my favorite event of the year,” said VSA fou

New Podcast: Bark! on Barks from the Bookshelf

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I had the pleasure of chatting to Steve and Corrin Goodall on the Barks from the Bookshelf podcast, and they review my new book Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog . By Zazie Todd PhD If you love books about dogs, then Barks from the Bookshelf is the podcast for you. It's a unique format where they first review a book and then interview the author about it. They know all about dogs and dog training so they have a great perspective and their chats are always great fun.  I was very lucky because it was my turn to have another chat with Steve and Corrin Goodall for the podcast, this time about my new book Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog . Thanks to Steve and Corrin for the lovely feedback on my book! You can listen wherever you get your podcasts or here . Here's their description of the episode: We hope this podcast finds you warm and snuggly by a fire with a dog on your lap. This week Corrin and Steve are joined

New Podcast: How to Be a Safe Space on the Believe in Dog Podcast

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I spoke to Erin Scott about how to be a safe person and create a safe space for your dog in the latest episode of the Believe in Dog podcast. By Zazie Todd PhD I chatted to Erin Scott of Believe In Dog Podcast about how to be a safe person and create a safe space for your anxious, fearful, or reactive dog.  I was delighted to be back on this podcast and we had a really fun chat in which we busted some myths about fearful dogs and discussed tips for dog guardians who are struggling with these issues.  Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here .  We talked about: The difference between fear, anxiety and reactivity in dogs; Did the pandemic increase the prevalence of anxiety in dogs? Outdated myths about dog training that won’t go away; What should you do to help your dog if they’re having an acute fear-based reaction?  Is it ok to comfort them? How to create a safe space for your dog; Reading your dog’s fearful body language; Helpful training skills for any dog; Gaining trust w

New Podcast: Zazie Todd on A Dog's Life with Anna Webb

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Anna Webb and I had an amazing conversation about fearful and anxious dogs on her podcast, A Dog's Life, and I appeared on BBC Radio's Late Night Jo with Jo Good and Anna Webb. By Zazie Todd, PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.   I've spoken to Anna Webb before and I absolutely love her podcast, A Dog's Life . So I was delighted to be invited back to talk about my new book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog , and what we can do to keep the nervous dogs in our lives feeling safe. The episode is out now and you can listen wherever you get your podcasts, listen here , or watch on Youtube . We talked about the difference between fear an anxiety, why Pavlov is always on your shoulder, sharing personal stories about pets, the fact that even experienced professionals can sometimes need a bit of help (which should make everyone else feel a bit better!), and what y

New Podcast Alert: Zazie Todd on the Tree Lady Talks Podcast

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 I was a guest on the Tree Lady Talks podcast (and these adorable dogs introduce the episode). Tree Lady Talks By Zazie Todd PhD I was interviewed by Sharon Durdant-Hollamby on her amazing podcast for nature lovers, Tree Lady Talks. We chatted about how to help fearful dogs as well as the importance of counteracting outdated myths about dogs and dog training. You can listen here , or wherever you get your podcasts, or you can watch on Youtube . On Youtube, Sharon's own dogs Compo and Barney (pictured above) introduce the video. Here's the summary of the episode: In this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon interviews Zazie Todd, an animal behaviour expert, about her book 'Bark' which focuses on understanding and helping fearful, anxious, and reactive dogs. They discuss the outdated training methods that can harm dogs, the importance of recognizing signs of anxiety, and the benefits of positive reinforcement training. Zazie emphasizes the need for dog guardians to understa

Bark! Fest Recording: Dogs, Trauma, and Both Ends of the Leash with Patricia McConnell PhD

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Watch the recording of the panel at Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers, with Patricia McConnell PhD talking about The Education of Will . Zazie Todd PhD, Kristi Benson, and Patricia McConnell PhD chat at Bark! Fest 2024 and hold up the books. By Zazie Todd, PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.   A note: Many people are asking for the recordings of the panels at Bark! Fest and I'm delighted that there is so much interest. But very sadly, I just lost my wonderful father and I am heartbroken. I will get all of the recordings up as soon as I can, but in the meantime, thank you for your patience and understanding. Here is the first of the recordings, which I know many people are waiting for... Bark! Fest with Patricia McConnell PhD Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers, took place in September 2024 with 11 author panels (and one tricks class from the amazing Erica Beckwith of A Ma

Zazie Todd in the Vancouver Sun on Anxious and Fearful Dogs

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Look who's in the Vancouver Sun this weekend! By Zazie Todd, PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. You can read my interview in the Vancouver Sun about how to help anxious, fearful, and reactive dogs here .  We talked about the book, how many dogs have fears and anxieties (and to what extent it is genetic), as well as the signs to look for in your dog, the most common mistake people make, and how we can change our own behaviour to help dogs.  Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog is available wherever books are sold. That includes Bookshop (which supports independent bookstores) and my Amazon store . I hope you enjoy the interview in the Vancouver Sun ! Disclosure: If you buy books linked to our site, we may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookshops. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

The Science of Helping Fearful Dogs: An Interview with Zazie Todd at Dogkind Training

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Watch an interview with Zazie Todd hosted by Dogkind Training, all about how to help fearful and anxious 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. I had the pleasure of speaking to Kelly Lee of Dogkind Training about the science of helping fearful dogs.  Dogkind has a wonderfully supportive training community for people with fearful and anxious dogs. Kelly invited members of that community as well as those watching live on Facebook to submit questions about their dogs or about fear and anxiety in dogs in general. There were some wonderful questions and we had an amazing chat.  Watch the recording on the Dogkind Youtube channel or on their website .  And if you're interested in the Dogkind community--I highly recommend it, but although they aren't currently taking new members, you can sign up on the website to get the info when it opens again.  I hope you enjoy the interview!  Isn&#

Interview on Dog Anxiety with CJAD Now Trending Show

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Listen to a new interview with Zazie Todd about how to help your anxious dog. By Zazie Todd, PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. I spoke to Orla Johannes and Andrea Elias on CJAD 800AM's Now Trending show. We talked about dog anxiety, the signs that you should look for to see if your dog is fearful or anxious, and what we can do about it.  Both Orla and Andrea are dog lovers and they had some great questions. You can listen to the recording here .  My interview is at the start of the show. Later in the episode, you can listen to an interview with Beyonce's dad! I hope you enjoy the interview. Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog  is available from all good bookstores including ​​ Bookshop ​​ (which supports independent bookstores) and ​​ Amazon​​ , as well as from ​ Black Bond Books ​. Disclosure: If you buy books linked to our site, we may earn a commission from Boo

How to Help Anxious, Fearful, and Reactive Dogs and an Excerpt from Bark!

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New interviews with the author of the new book, Bark! , about how to help anxious and fearful dogs, plus an excerpt from the book. Bark! seen on Keith Baldrey's bookshelf on Global News. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. It's just a few days since my new book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog was published, and I've been busy talking to people about what we can do to make a difference for fearful dogs. Almost three-quarters of dogs have some kind of fear or anxiety, the most common being fear of loud noises. That means there are a lot of dogs who need help! Here are some of the interviews I've done this week. Plus, you can read an excerpt from the book. Details below. Thumps, bumps, and bangs: An excerpt from Bark! You can read an excerpt from Bark! in The Psychologist magazine (and on their website).  It's here: ​ Thumps, bumps, and

Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog is Published Today

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Today is the 'pup' date for my new book, Bark! . By Zazie Todd, PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. I am so excited that today is the day my third book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog , is published in Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand. Bark! is available from all good bookstores including ​ Bookshop ​ (which supports independent bookstores) and ​ Amazon ​ , as well as from Black Bond Books (I'll be having my book launch and signing on Saturday  at Black Bond Books in Maple Ridge--if you're local, you're invited!).  Here's what people are saying about Bark! : " Bark! is the resource I wish I'd had before bringing my own sensitive and reactive dog home... A must-read for anyone who wants a better understanding of dogs, reactive or not."—Alexis Devine, author of I Am Bunny . "Full of practical solutions and tips for

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