Zazie Todd PhD Becomes Patron of the ABTC

Zazie Todd joins the UK's Animal Behaviour and Training Council. 

The announcement poster is in shades of burgundy and pink and has a photo of Zazie Todd PhD and says that she is now Patron of the ABTC


By Zazie Todd, PhD

I am absolutely delighted to share the news with you today that I have joined the ABTC as a Patron. I feel incredibly honoured to take on this role and look forward to working with everyone at the ABTC.

Here's the announcement from the UK's Animal Behaviour and Training Council:

𝗭𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗕𝗧𝗖

The Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) is thrilled to announce that Zazie Todd, PhD, renowned animal behaviour expert and award-winning author, has joined the organisation as a Patron. This marks an inspiring collaboration in advancing ethical, science-led practices in animal behaviour and training.

Zazie Todd is widely respected for her contributions to the field of animal behaviour and training.  She is the author of the bestselling books Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy, and the recently released Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog.  Zazie is also the creator of the popular blog Companion Animal Psychology psychology and a regular columnist at Psychology Today – helping to make complex behavioural science accessible and impactful for a global audience.  

Read the full statement from the ABTC here.


The ABTC’s commitment to upholding humane, evidence-based methods in training and behaviour is truly inspiring. I am honoured to support their ongoing efforts to enhance animal welfare and strengthen the bond between people and their pets.

You can learn more about the Animal Behaviour and Training Council on their website


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