Companion Animal Psychology

Today is the publication date for the paperback of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog. By Zazie Todd, PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. I wrote Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog to bring hope to people with a fearful or anxious dog. The hardback has been very well received, and I am grateful to everyone who has emailed to say that it has helped them with their dog. Now in paperback, it's more accessible and can help even more dogs and their people! Bark! is not just for people with fearful dogs--it's actually for anyone who loves dogs. Get Bark! from: Amazon     Barnes & Noble     Black Bond Books     Blackwells     Bookshop     Indigo/Chapters     UK Bookshop There's still time, if you're quick, to sign up for tomorrow's Ask Me Anything about anxious, fearful, or reactive d...

I spoke to Jim Mora on Radio New Zealand's Sunday Morning to answer some surprising questions about dogs and cats. By Zazie Todd, PhD I chatted with Jim Mora on RNZ's Sunday Morning and answered questions that address some common myths about dogs and cats as well as about some surprising behaviours. You can listen to the recording here .  Amongst other things, we talked about: Understanding dogs' tail wags and whether they wag to the left or right How breed is not the only determinant of dog behaviour Whether cats can be therapy cats (and what kind of cat is best for this role) Why a cat's purr doesn't always mean they are happy Why dogs eat poo And more (Jim got the sensational question out of the way first!). I've been on this show several times and you might also enjoy previous recordings, in which I answer many common questions about dogs and cats. If you'd like to listen to some of those episodes, here are the links to some of the episodes: Helping your...

If you've ever lost a pet, you know how hard it is. Watch these three authors as they talk about how we memorialize and cope with the loss of a pet. By Zazie Todd, PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Loving and Losing Pets with E.B. Bartels, Rev. Sarah Bowen, and Karen Fine DVM Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers, took place in September 2024 to celebrate the launch of my book Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog. Bark! is coming in paperback on June 10th. This is the recording of the panel Loving and Losing Pets with E.B. Bartels, Rev. Sarah Bowen, and Karen Fine DVM. You can watch Loving and Losing Pets on Youtube or below, listen to The Pawsitive Post in Conversation wherever you get your podcasts ( Apple , Spotify ) or below, or scroll down to read a transcript of the highlights.  Get the books The books from Bark! Fest are available wherever book...

Come and join me at Black Bond Books in Maple Ridge where I will be signing copies of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog. By Zazie Todd, PhD My book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog will be out in paperback on June 10th. It's available for pre-order now wherever books are sold. There will be a launch and book signing on Saturday, June 14th, from 1 to 3pm at Black Bond Books in the Valley Fair Mall, Maple Ridge (22709 Lougheed Highway #250). I would love to see you there! I will be signing copies of Bark! and have some special goodies to give away to celebrate the launch. There will also be copies of my first two books Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy if you would like to get those too. If you are in the lower mainland or Fraser Valley, do drop by to say hello. I would love to meet you! If you aren't local, you can find links to pre-order the paperback ...

There's a special AMA coming up on anxious, fearful, and reactive dogs--and you're invited. By Zazie Todd, PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Do you have questions about how to help dogs who are anxious or fearful? Kristi Benson and I are recording a special AMA--and you're invited to submit your questions and/or attend live. You can register here . This will ultimately go out as an episode of our podcast. Everyone who registers can be there live or watch the recording before the episode goes out. How do I ask questions? Want to know how we can prevent fears in the first place, what to do in the moment when a dog is afraid, or why so many dogs are afraid of loud noises? This is your chance to find out! You can submit questions in advance on this form . If you leave your name, we may read it out when we read out the question. If you prefer, you can remain anonymous. You can submit questions ev...

Wag more, Bark less, as Zazie chats with the 2 Dr. Amys about dog and cat behaviour. By Zazie Todd PhD I was a guest on the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys podcast, which is hosted by veterinary behaviourists Dr. Amy Pike and Dr. Amy Learn. You can listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.  Here's the episode description: "Ever wonder if your dogs and cats are happy? What constitutes happiness for our companion animals? Join the Amys and their esteemed guest, award-winning author and creator of Companion Animal Psychology , Dr. Zazie Todd, as they discuss the science of our pet's happiness. Dr. Todd remains a major voice and driving force behind the worldwide humane dog training movement and has dedicated her career to animal welfare and improving the human-animal bond. "Are YOU the secret to your pet's happiness? How can you help break down barriers and encourage the universal adoption of humane dog training methods? Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on th...

Sign up for this event to learn all about puppies and kittens--and how to prevent behaviour issues from the beginning.   By Zazie Todd, PhD There is still time to register for the PPG's online conference, Preventing Problematic Behaviors From the Outset in Puppies and Kittens . The conference takes place online May 24 - 25 2025 with puppy and kitten tracks each day, and access to the recordings for 12 months. You can even register just for the puppy track or just for the kitten track, if you wish.  There is an incredible line-up of speakers: Prof Daniel Mills, Dr. Amber Baston, Dr. Robert Falconer-Taylor, Dr. Maggie Roberts, Louisa Stapleton-Frappell, Suzanne Clothier, Karolina Westlund, PhD, Lorna Winter, Kristyn Vitale PhD, Courtney Graham PhD--and myself. I will be on a panel on Saturday May 24th along with some of the other speakers, talking about how to engage clients before they bring home a new puppy or kitten. And I am presenting on the kitten track on Sunday May ...