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I'm Zazie Todd, PhD. I'm an animal behaviour expert and award-winning writer and I'd love to help you have an even better relationship with your dog or cat.

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Media Mentions and Interviews with Zazie Todd

As seen in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Vancouver Sun, Global National, CBC Radio, Radio New Zealand, and more, here are some of my recent media mentions.

Helping fearful, anxious, and reactive doodles, The Doodle Pro interviews Zazie Todd, 2 October 2025

Is YOUR dog a genius? Vets reveal the five simple tests that prove if your pooch is gifted, The Daily Mail, 27 September 2025

The end of outdated dog training, Zak George Youtube and podcast, 17 August 2025

Is there a wild wolf in your living room?, BBC Countryfile, 15 August 2025

What are the best ways to help fearful and reactive dogs?, Steve Dale's Pet World, WGN Radio, 3 Aug 2025

Canine behavior with Marc Bekoff and Zazie Todd, Your Family Dog podcast, 22 July 2025​

Paw things: How to help your anxious dog, The Observer magazine, 5 Jan 2025


Upcoming Events

Barriers to the adoption of humane dog training methods with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez, PPG Chat and Chuckle, October 15th 2025 3pm - 4pm Pacific (6pm to 7pm Eastern time). Sign up for the Zoom via the link or watch live on the PPG's Facebook page.

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Pounce 2025 from the IAABC Foundcation. November 1-2 2025. Online.

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