Companion Animal Psychology

Join celebrated author Alexandra Horowitz for a discussion of the fully-revised second edition of her much-loved book, Inside of a Dog . Photo of Alexandra Horowitz: Vegar Abelsnes. Composite: Zazie Todd 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 Inside of a Dog: How Dogs See, Smell, and Know was first published, it was a #1 New York Times bestseller. Now it's out in a fully-revised and updated edition.  I'm thrilled that Alexandra Horowitz will be joining us at Bark! Fest to talk about the book and share cool new findings on how dogs think and how they perceive the world. This event is on Thursday September 17 at 1 pm Pacific (4 pm Eastern / 9 pm UK time). Sign up here . This event is hosted by Zazie Todd and Kristi Benson. Please support the authors by getting their books which are available wherever books are sold, from my Amazon store , from Bookshop , and most likely your local ...

Your invitation to join Lili Chin ( Dogs of the World ), Melissa McCue-McGrath ( Misadventures of the World's Okayest Dog Trainer ) and Kerry Nichols ( Puppy Brain ) at Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers. By Zazie Todd, PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Explore the world of dogs from training to breeds and behaviour with these 3 authors.  In Dogs of the World: A Gallery of Pups from Purebred to Mutts by Lili Chin we meet more than 600 dogs and learn about their history and DNA. Misadventures of the World’s Okayest Dog Trainer: 25 Cases to Guide Dog Trainers and Behaviourists in Their Career by Melissa McCue-McGrath is a quirky, comical, and sometimes heartbreaking journey into modern behavioural science. And in the national bestseller Puppy Brain: How Our Dogs Learn, Think, and Love by Kerry Nichols we learn the best ways to raise a puppy so that they become happy and resilient....

Join Patricia B McConnell ( Away To Me ) and Cat Warren ( What the Dog Knows ) for a conversation about writing dogs and fiction at Bark! Fest. By Zazie Todd, PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Patricia McConnell PhD and Cat Warren at Bark! Fest Join these two much-loved and best-selling authors for an informal conversation about writing fiction with dogs as important (and realistic) characters.  Patricia B McConnell PhD is an internationally-renowned applied animal behaviourist whose books include her compassionate and uplifting memoir, The Education of Will , about how dogs and humans heal from trauma. Her first novel, Away to Me , is a suspenseful and immersive mystery set in the dog world which begins as Maddie McGowan’s best friend is killed at a sheepdog trial.  Cat Warren is the author of the beautifully-crafted New York Times bestseller What the Dog Knows: Scent, Science, and the Amaz...

Join authors Rory Cellan-Jones and Simon Wooler to learn more about their books Sophie From Romania and More Than Just a 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. Rory Cellan-Jones and Simon Wooler at Bark! Fest Explore our love for dogs and the importance of treating them with kindness. Sophie From Romania: What a rescue dog taught me about love, patience and hope by Rory Cellan-Jones tells the real story of how Sophie came into his life, from the long journey he and his wife had to help her with anxiety to the joys of play. In More Than Just a Dog: Understanding, Loving, and Living with Dogs—an essential guide for humans Simon Wooler, expert trainer to Sophie, considers how dogs learn, how they communicate, and what influences the powerful bond they form with people.  Monday September 14 at 10 am Pacific (1 pm Eastern / 6 pm UK time). Sign up here . The event is hosted by Zazie Todd...

Fiona Cooke joins Zazie and Kristi to talk about the work of the only charity in the UK to support animal welfare in training and behaviour, the ABTC, and how everyone can help spread the word. By Zazie Todd, PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Listen to episode 63 of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation wherever you get your podcasts ( Apple , Spotify ) or below, watch on Youtube or below, or scroll down for the show notes and transcript. Setting standards in dog training and animal behaviour How can we set and maintain standards for dog training and animal behaviour? Zazie and Kristi are joined by Fiona Cooke, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Animal Behaviour and Training Council to learn all about their important work in the UK, and what anyone can do if they want to make a difference. We talked about:     What the ABTC does     Why it's so important to follow a compassionat...

It's such a thrill to see my book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog , on Coronation Street. Photo: ITV By Zazie Todd, PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Back in November 2025, I shared the exciting news that my book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog was making a cameo appearance on Coronation Street . It first appeared in a stack of books in Roy's arms as he had a library box installed in his cafe, Roy's Rolls. Bark! was one of the books placed on the shelves.  It has subsequently appeared in multiple episodes, sometimes just briefly, and sometimes for a whole scene. I'm an avid Corrie watcher and I admit to squealing with delight every time I see my book there. In the image up top, Gemma and Chesney arrive at the cafe to find Joseph there. Bark! is clearly visible in the library box. Photo: ITV These most recent pho...

The complimentary online Doodle summit with experts on dog behaviour. Photo: Cavan Images/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd, PhD For the Doodle-lovers amongst you, I've got some exciting news. And to be honest, even if your dog is not a Doodle, you might find this of interest.  The Doodle Pro® Summit launches July 27-29, 2026, and I'm honoured to be one of the featured speakers. Three days of conversations with the most trusted voices in science-based modern Doodle care, all delivered to you in your inbox each day. It's complimentary. It's online. And it's built specifically for devoted Doodle parents who want to do right by their dogs. The summit covers everything I wish more Doodle parents knew, including topics like: Calming the wild Doodle brain (the science of impulse control) Grooming without the meltdowns Nutrition truths that go beyond marketing labels What the latest research actually says about behavior, training, and health I'm presenting on how to help your...

Zazie and Kristi find out whether dogs change their behaviour when someone in the home is pregnant and if they can use their noses to detect when someone is stressed, with canine scientist Dr Catherine Reeve. By Zazie Todd, PhD   This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Listen to episode 62 of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation wherever you get your podcasts ( Apple , Spotify ) or below, watch on Youtube or below, or scroll down for the show notes. Can dogs detect changes like pregnancy and stress with Dr Catherine Reeve Zazie and Kristi chat with scientist Dr. Catherine Reeve about her research to find out whether dogs change their behaviour when their owner is pregnant and if they can use their noses to detect when someone is stressed. We talked about:     The survey that investigated whether women think their dog's behaviour changed when they were pregnant     The kinds of dogs that...