Zazie Todd in the News
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An interview with Zazie Todd in the Vancouver Sun on 12th October 2024 |
2024
Paw things: How to help your anxious dog, The Observer magazine, 5 Jan 2025
Ask Prima, Prima magazine (UK), February 2025
Help for anxious and fearful dogs, Spirituality and Health, January 2025
A chat with Zazie Todd, Sociable Dog podcast, 30 Dec 2024
Allusionist 206. Bonus episode, The Allusionist podcast, 22 Dec 2024
Positive consistency with Zazie Todd, Dog Save the People podcast, 17 Dec 2024 (Apple, Spotify)
Review of Bark! by Zazie Todd, a must-have guide for every dog parent, Beth Dowbiggin at Spot On Dogs, 17 Dec 2024
Book review: Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog by Zazie Todd, Pets and Their People, 11 Dec 2024
What cats really need for the good life, interview with Zazie Todd, Cat Happiness magazine, Winter 2024
Your pet parent holiday wishlist, Believe in Dog podcast, 9 Dec 2024
Lexicat part 2, now with added dog, The Allusionist podcast, 6 Dec 2024
Helping your anxious dog, Radio New Zealand's Sunday Morning with Jim Mora, 1 Dec 2024
Les chiens perdus utilisent ces capacités étonnantes pour retrouver leurs maîtres, France Live, 30 Nov 2024
97 best vintage pet photos to melt your heart, Bored Panda, 29 Nov 2024
Top books to give animal lovers, The Larry Meiller Show on WPR, 26 Nov 2024
La ciencia que explica cómo los perros perdidos encuentran el camino de vuelta a casa, National Geographic, 25 Nov 2024
Lexicat part 1, The Allusionist podcast, 24 Nov 2024
The science of how lost dogs find their way home, National Geographic, 22 Nov 2024
2023
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2021
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Zazie Todd and her book Wag featured in The Telegraph on 14 March 2020 |
2020
Why you should feed your cat 5 times a day, Lifehacker, 8 July 2020
How to make your pet happy with animal behavior expert Zazie Todd, The Upgrade (Lifehacker), 6 July 2020
Your dog watches you use the bathroom because they love you, MEL magazine, 22 June 2020
Dominant alpha humans don't garner dogs respect and trust, Psychology Today, 27 May 2020
Do I need to be the 'alpha' if I want my dog to respect me?, MEL magazine, 25 May 2020.
Zazie Todd on the science of making happy dogs, Your Family Dog podcast, 19 May 2020
Dogs, Science, and Happiness, Happy Paws magazine, Spring 2020.
Dog Talk (and Kitties Too) with Radio Pet Lady, 9 May 2020
Author helps to deliver happier times for dogs and their humans, Vancouver Sun, 6 May 2020
Help! My dog is going crazy in quarantine, MEL magazine, 6 May 2020
Darren Adam Show, LBC Radio, 4 May 2020
Book Review: Wag, Janetta Harvey.com. 30 Apr 2020
Life from Home, Cheddar TV, 29 Apr 2020
BARKS podcast with Dr. Zazie Todd, 28 Apr 2020
Can the coronavirus live on the surface of my dog?, MEL Magazine, 28 Apr 2020
Fat pet cats are cute, but our enthusaism for them may be harmful, The Globe and Mail, 25 Apr 2020
Understand how your pet pooch is really feeling with these body language tips, The Sun on Sunday, 19 Apr 2020
It's the best and worst time to get a new pet, Forge, 15 Apr 2020
CTV's Your Morning, 15 Apr 2020
Victoria talks to DBC presenter Zazie Todd, Victoria Stilwell podcast, 13 Apr 2020
America's pets can't take quarantine any more, Slate, 11 Apr 2020
Breakfast Television Toronto, 6 Apr 2020
What we can learn from European dog culture, New York Times, 28 Mar 2020
Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy - a review, Eileen and Dogs, 25 Mar 2020
Wag: An interview with Zazie Todd about the science of making your dog happy, Kristi Benson, 24 Mar 2020
The Morning Show, Global News, 16 Mar 2020
'Sniffaris', training and treats: how to raise a happier dog, The Telegraph, 14 Mar 2020
Dogs in gilded cages: surviving, but not thriving, Psychology Today, 12 Mar 2020
The Barking Hour, BBC Radio London, 12 Mar 2020
A wag for life: expert animal psychologist reveals how to have a happy dog, The Sunday Post, 8 Mar 2020
Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy (Zazie Todd, PhD, interviewed by Dr. Marc Bekoff), Psychology Today, 10 Mar 2020.
Interview with Zazie Todd, author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, The Academy for Dog Trainers, 10 Mar 2020.
Dogs in Yards: Are They Happy?, Fear Free Happy Homes, 9 Mar 2020.
Zazie Todd's Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, Believe in Dog podcast, 9 Mar 2020.
Zazie Todd - Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, Barks from the Bookshelf podcast, 8 Mar 2020.
Meet the Author: Zazie Todd, Author of Wag, Greystone Books, 4 Mar 2020.
CBC radio syndication interviews: Mainstreet PEI; On the Go St Johns; Mainstreet Halifax; Homestretch Calgary; Radio Active Edmonton; Afternoon Edition Saskatchewan; On the Coast Vancouver; Up to Speed Winnipeg; Airplay Whitehorse; Mainstreet Cape Breton (Sydney); All Points West Victoria; Radio West Kelowna; Up North Sudbury; Afternoon Drive London/Windsor; Yellowknife, 3 Mar 2020.
What does my dog think its name is?, MEL magazine, 2 Mar 2020.
Canine contentment, Pet Connection, 2 Mar 2020.
How do I explain to my pets that I broke up with my partner, who they absolutely loved?, MEL magazine, 12 Feb 2020.
The Science of Dog Happiness, Inside Your Dog's Mind, Feb 2020.
Reward-based training depends on owner perceptions, Fear Free Pets, 2 Jan 2020.
2019
Favorites of 2019; new names for ewe lambs, The Other End of the Leash, 30 Dec 2019Does my pet know how wasted I am?, MEL magazine, 30 Dec 2019.
À quoi rêve les chiens? Le sommeil des animaux expliqué, Madmoizelle, 5 Dec 2019.
What to do if your neighbor's dog won't stop barking, MEL magazine, 3 Dec 2019.
What do animals dream about?, MEL magazine, 19 Nov 2019.
Study: Negative dog training methods can cause long term harm, Learning English, 17 November 2019.
Bad dog? Think twice before yelling, experts say, Science, 6 Nov 2019.
Why do dogs hump everything?, MEL magazine, 6 Nov 2019.
Darren Adam show, LBC radio, 5 Nov 2019.
Intelligence for your health radio show, 4 Nov 2019.
Nursing students feline fine after award honour, Vet Times, 24 October 2019.
Arlene Bynon Show, Sirius XM, 18 October 2019.
Food rewards: Way to a dog's heart IS through its stomach, Washington Post, 1 October 2019 (and many other news outlets as it's an AP story).
Best pet blogs pet parents can find on the internet, Cyberpet, 26 August 2019.
Should you take your dog to the dog park? The answer may surprise you, This Dog's Life, 2 Aug 2019.
Curiosity with Zazie Todd, PhD, Unleashed (at home and at work) podcast with Colleen Pelar, 1 Aug 2019.
Good audiobooks to listen to while walking with dogs: An occasional series, kristibenson.com, 17 July 2019.
Coming Spring 2020 - Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, Greystone Books, 18 June 2019.
How to raise a healthy and happy dog, Pawstruck, 18 June 2019.
How to pet a dog the right way, Mother Nature Network, 6 June 2019.
"Bad dog?" The psychology of using positive reinforcement, Marc Bekoff at Psychology Today, 6 June 2019.
Nose work is scentsational for dogs, Fear Free Happy Homes, 27 May 2019.
Worried about using food during training?, Kelly Ballantyne at AVSAB blog, 19 May 2019; reprinted from Insightful Animals.
Should dogs be shocked, choked or pronged?, Marc Bekoff at Psychology Today, 25 Apr 2019; also reprinted at The Bark.
Is your dog asking for personal space?, Educanine, 25 Apr 2019
Adorable cats looking out of window cause this lady late to work, Feed Me Malaysia, 23 Apr 2019
For a healthier life, don't let your pet get overweight, BARKS blog, 14 Apr 2019
Understanding the canine mind, Happy Paws magazine, Spring/Summer 2019
The best dog toys, Reviews.com
Study conducted on verbal processing and how dogs understand humans, Advocate-Messenger News, 26 March 2019
The responsible pet owner’s checklist for taking care of a pet, PetMD, 19 March 2019
240 badass female bloggers of 2019, Lady Boss Blogger, 15 March 2019
Why some dogs like to be touched but others don’t, Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today, 2 March 2019
Being touched is fine for some dogs, but not for others Marc Bekoff at Psychology Today, 2 Mar 2019
11 ways to take care of your dog as it gets older, Bustle, March 2019
Do anxious owners make for anxious dogs?, National Geographic (and translated for other national versions of the website), 1 March 2019
A reflection on dangerous dogs, breed specific legislation, dog bites and shelters, Woof Like to Meet, 17 Feb 2019
Ethical views on the use and abuse of animals, Marc Bekoff at Psychology Today, 8 Feb 2019
Allowing dogs to sniff helps them think positively, Marc Bekoff at Psychology Today, 7 Feb 2019
Barriers to the adoption of humane dog training, podcast with Bravo Dog, 5 Feb 2019
How to keep your cat from destructive scratching, Lincoln Pet Culture, 4 Feb 2019
Should you ignore your dog when leaving the house?, Fear Free Happy Homes, 28 Jan 2019
For good cat-dog relationships, focus on the cat, Fear Free Pets
Worried about using food during training?, Insightful Animals, 28 Jan 2019
Four cat enrichment groups on Facebook, Lincoln Pet Culture, 16 Jan 2019
Can cats and dogs get along? Science says yes, Fear Free Happy Homes, 14 Jan 2019
2018
Partnering with the veterinary community, BARKS blog, 14 Dec 2018Tick tock understanding your pet’s inner clock, Rock n Roll Dogs, 5 Dec 2018
Don’t read my blog – read theirs instead, Behavior Matters Academy, 29 Nov 2018
Anthony Clavane: The tendency is to see Neil, Marr and Humphrys as grumpy old men.. But it reeks of double standards. Yorkshire Post, 23 Nov 2018
Should you say goodbye to your dog before you leave them?, Marc Bekoff at Psychology Today, 30 Sep 2018
Psychologist tells us what pets want from their owners, Animal Radio, 22 Sep 2018
Psicologia canina: dobbiamo salutare il cane prima di uscire di casa?, Ammore a quattro zampe
Blog will help you, your dog, enjoy life, Albuquerque Journal, 31 Aug 2018
Dr. Zazie Todd: Eight tips to help fearful dogs feel safe, A Positive Connection, 21 Aug 2018
Reading list for dog owners, BARKS blog, 14 Aug 2018
Pet psychology, Radio New Zealand, 14 Aug 2018
Ever wonder how your dog sees the world? Read this, NDTV, 30 July 2018
Your dog wants you to check out this blog so you both will get more enjoyment in life, Seattle Times, 29 July 2018
Your dog and cat wish they could tell you this, Washington Post, 27 July 2018
How the ‘cat lady’ trope came to be, Huffington Post, 19 July 2018
Things to consider before buying a puppy, Fupping, 15 July 2018
Is What the Fluff? cruel to pups?, Slate, 13 July 2018
Dog smarts: The science of what they think about and know, Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today, 3 Jul 2018
Is it time to ban shock collars for dogs in all situations?, Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today, 22 Jun 2018
If you won’t talk to your cat about catnip, who will?, Science Borealis, 22 May 2018
Choosing a dog training method, Underdog’s Triumph, 29 April 2018
What a dog geneticist wants you to know about dog genetics, Scientific American DogSpies, 25 Apr 2018
Dogs’ noses in the news: Scent reduces stress in shelters, Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today, 21 Apr 2018
Canine Confidential: Why dogs do what they do, Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today, 11 Apr 2018
It’s National Puppy Day so give them all the love you can, Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today, 23 Mar 2018
Thunderphobia in dogs, BARKS blog, 13 Mar 2018
The Current, CBC Radio, 5 Mar 2018
Dogs of all ages need to be challenged: Use it or lose it, Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today, 1 Feb 2018
This year, make the world better for dogs, Scientific American DogSpies, 1 Feb 2018
How to find a dog trainer you can trust with your pup, Inquisitive Canine, 8 Jan 2018
The Animals and Us year in review, Hal Herzog, Psychology Today, 5 Jan 2018
2017
How to make the world better for nonhuman animals, Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today, 17 Dec 2019How to give dogs the best lives possible in a human world, Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today, 8 Dec 2017
Why do food rewards win, but not for separation anxiety?, BARKS blog, 4 Dec 2017
Giving puppies extra socialization is beneficial for them, Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today, 1 Dec 2017
Turns out you can teach an old cat new tricks, Lifehacker, 5 Oct 2017
Interview with Zazie Todd, Companion Animal Psychology, Lincoln Animal Ambassadors, 18 Jul 2017
When pets hear, “It’s Your Choice”, Scientific American DogSpies, 15 Jun 2017
How to make happy dogs even happier, Your Family Dog podcast, 16 May 2017
When humans speak dog, Heal to Howl, 28 Feb 2017
Dogs: love, rejection, dominance, training, and breeding, Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today, 16 Feb 2017
Why people buy dogs who they know will suffer and die young, Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today, 25 Feb 2017
2016
Hot dogs offer window into canine emotions, Scientific American DogSpies, 31 Oct 2016Cats would like you to know they are open to training, Scientific American DogSpies, 15 Jun 2016
Local blog celebrates fourth anniversary, Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows Times, 23 April 2016
Featured Blog: Companion Animal Psychology, Science Borealis, 29 Feb 2016
Australian study reveals challenges, pitfalls, of evaluating dog behavior in shelters, Maddies Fund Chew on This, 2 Feb 2016
2015
Not all "choices" are equal, Eileenanddogs, 19 Jun 2015Can dog bite prevention actually prevent dog bites?, Scientific American DogSpies, 14 Jun 2015
Really, canine science is open access, Scientific American DogSpies, 28 April 2015
We surrender our dogs. Help scientists understand why, Scientific American DogSpies, 21 Jan 2015
Fallout from the use of aversives, Eileenanddogs
2014
It’s not you, it’s me: If a dog won’t play with you it could be your fault, Scientific American DogSpies, 31 Dec 201428 Santa-approved dog science articles, Scientific American DogSpies, 25 Dec 2014
What influences dog owners to pick up after their pets?, Big Think, 21 Dec 2014
Researchers confirm dogs like to work for their treats, Dog Time
Clever Boy! Dogs prefer to earn treats by solving problems, rather than receiving handouts, The Daily Mail, 12 Jun 2014
Dog-eared reading (June 2014), Scientific American DogSpies, 30 Jun 2014
Four things humans do that dogs love, Kristi Benson Dog Training, 20 Apr 2014
February Dog Round-up (Brains, an Identity Crisis, Undrinkables and More), Scientific American DogSpies, 28 Feb 2014
2013
A fascinating difference between pet dogs and tame wolves, io9, 23 Sep 2013One in 10 adopted pets is lost or returned after six months, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jun 2013