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Happy cats. Happy dogs. Thanks to science.
Zazie Todd PhD is the award-winning author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. Here at Companion Animal Psychology, she's been inspiring people to have happier pets since 2012.
“Purr is definitely a book your cat would want you to read!"—Dr. Sarah Ellis, co-author of The Trainable Cat and Head of Cat Advocacy, International Cat Care
"Practical, compassionate, thorough — and based on science rather than wishful thinking — Wag is also a gift you should give to yourself and the dog or dogs in your life. I loved it!”—Cat Warren, NYT-Bestselling author of What the Dog Knows
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6 simple ways to improve your dog's life (BBC Science Focus)
25 simple life hacks for a happier cat (Psychology Today)
Stereotypes about cats (Youtube)
Fall Feast of Words: Zazie Todd
Wednesday October 18 2023 7.30-8pm at the Strathcona County Library, Sherwood Park, AB.
Webinars on Demand
Learn how to make your cat happier, less likely to have behaviour issues, and more likely to have a great relationship with you! In this webinar, Zazie Todd will share her top tips to improve the human-feline bond—and explain the fun science that backs them up. The environment is a big deal to cats and we’ll look at easy ways to set your house up just right for them (including those all-important scratching posts). We’ll look at the best ways to provide enrichment, the kinds of toys your cat would like, and why it’s so important to make time to play with them every day. We’ll also look at how to train cats, and the difference it makes to vet visits when you teach your cat to like going in their carrier.
When your dog is happier, they are less likely to have behaviour issues and more likely to have a great relationship with you! In this webinar, Zazie Todd will share her top tips to improve the human-animal bond—and explain the fun science that backs them up. We’ll look at ideas for training and enrichment that you can try with your canine best friend (and how to get the difficulty level right). We’ll look at just how important you are to your dog and consider why you sometimes need to advocate for them. And along the way, there will be the chance to practice reading dogs’ body language. The tips are relevant for all dogs, from puppies to seniors.
Select Media
Cats in the spotlight, Wild at Heart Dogs Podcast, 12 Sep 2023
Purrcast, A Dog's Life, 18 June 2023
Pet happiness, CBC Radio Ottawa In Town and Out, 17 June 2023
More cat chat, Radio New Zealand Sunday Morning, 4 June 2023
The Meow Hour, BBC Radio London, 9 April 2023 (interview starts about 40mins 30s)
Get your cat's consent before petting, Cat Chat, 29 Mar 2023
How we know your dog loves you, Radio New Zealand Sunday Morning, 13 Nov 2022
North by Northwest with Sheryl MacKay, CBC Radio, 5 Nov 2022 (interview starts around the 53 min mark).
The science of making your cat happy, Breakfast Television, 9 May 2022
The science of making your cat happy, CTV Your Morning, 5 May 2022
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Praise for Companion Animal Psychology
"Companion Animal Psychology is, bar none, the single best resource for accessible information on dog and cat behavior."--Jean Donaldson, Academy for Dog Trainers.
"My favourite animal-related blog"--Patricia McConnell, PhD
"My favourite animal-related blog"--Patricia McConnell, PhD
"For your average pet lover, it can be hard to figure out the best way to make their animals’ lives better. Enter Companion Animal Psychology, a blog packed with research-based information on how pets think."--Erin Blakemore, Washington Post.
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