Learn about the work of human remains detection dogs, how they are trained, the skills the handler needs, and how they can help with historic searches

Companion Animal Psychology

21.06.2025

Ask Me Anything About Dog Bites with Zazie Todd PhD and Carri Westgarth PhD

Join us for this Ask Me Anything with two dog experts. Bring your questions about dog bites or simply watch and learn.

Companion Animal Psychology

19.06.2025

Should You Use a Secondary Reinforcer (Clicker) in Counter Conditioning?

Counter conditioning is a powerful technique to help reactive and fearful dogs--but it doesn't need a clicker. Here's why, and how to get it right.

Companion Animal Psychology

12.06.2025

Fearful and Anxious Dogs with Zazie Todd, PhD, at Bark! Fest

Learn about how to help fearful and anxious dogs and why Zazie wrote her book Bark! in this panel from Bark! Fest.

Companion Animal Psychology

11.06.2025

Bark! is Published in Paperback Today to Help Fearful Dogs

Today is the publication date for the paperback of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog.

Companion Animal Psychology

11.06.2025

Answering Curly Questions About Dogs and Cats with RNZ Sunday Morning

I spoke to Jim Mora on Radio New Zealand's Sunday Morning to answer some surprising questions about dogs and cats.

Companion Animal Psychology

29.05.2025

Loving and Losing Pets with E.B. Bartels, Rev. Sarah Bowen, and Karen Fine, DVM, at Bark! Fest

A conversation about grief, loss, and how we memorialize our pets with authors E.B. Bartels, Rev. Sarah Bowen, and Karen Fine DVM

Companion Animal Psychology

25.05.2025

Bark! is Coming in Paperback and You Are Invited to the Book Launch

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

Companion Animal Psychology

22.05.2025

AMA About Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dogs with Zazie Todd, PhD

There's a special AMA coming up on anxious, fearful, and reactive dogs--and you're invited. Zazie Todd, author of Bark! will answer your questions.

Companion Animal Psychology

18.05.2025

Zazie Todd on the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys Podcast

Wag more, Bark less, as Zazie chats with the 2 Amys about dog and cat behaviour.

Companion Animal Psychology

17.05.2025

Register for the Online Puppies and Kittens Conference

Companion Animal Psychology

15.05.2025

The Emotional Lives of Animals with Dr. Marc Bekoff at Bark! Fest

Learn about how animals experience emotions like joy, grief, and empathy in with Dr. Marc Bekoff talking about The Emotional Lives of Animals.

Companion Animal Psychology

14.05.2025

There’s No Place for Shock and Prong in Dog Training

Two professional organizations recently updated their policies. Only one made a commitment to reward-based training.

Companion Animal Psychology

12.05.2025

Bark! Will Be Out in Paperback on June 10th

There's a new format for your favourite book on fearful dogs. "Full of good ideas"--Pets Mag.

Companion Animal Psychology

08.05.2025

The Best Enrichment for Your Dog and Cat Involves the Nose

Scent activities can be an important positive experience for your pet. Here's why, and some tips on what to do.

Companion Animal Psychology

01.05.2025

Our Bond with Cats with Sarah Chauncey, Sassafras Patterdale, and Rachel Wells

The recording of these three wonderful authors: Sarah Chauncey, Sassafras Patterdale, and Rachel Wells.

Companion Animal Psychology

24.04.2025

Dogs of the World: An Interview with Lili Chin

Artist and author Lili Chin on her gorgeous new book which illustrates more than 500 types of dog and explains where they come from.

Companion Animal Psychology

17.04.2025

Making Your Pet Happy is All About Meeting Needs (and Recognizing Individual Personalities)

Understanding our dogs’ and cats' individual needs can help to make them happier.

Companion Animal Psychology

12.04.2025

Puppy Brain, Early Socialization, and What to Ask a Breeder with Kerry Nichols

How to raise a happy and resilient dog from puppyhood with Kerry Nichols in the latest episode of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation.

Companion Animal Psychology

10.04.2025

How to Make Changes to Your Cat’s Litter Boxes (Without Upsetting Them)

Cats don’t like change, so a gradual approach to a new litter or litter box location is important. Here's what to do.

Companion Animal Psychology

04.04.2025

Changes to Breeding Are Needed for the Welfare of Dogs, Study Says

Kennel clubs have lost control, dogs are suffering, and here’s what needs to happen according to the authors of the research.

Companion Animal Psychology

03.04.2025

Fellow Creatures: Social Media Shares (But Not Likes) Help Pets Get Adopted

A new post on my Psychology Today blog looks at the role of social media in helping shelter pets find new homes.

Companion Animal Psychology

01.04.2025

Fellow Creatures: Valerie the Daring Dachshund and How Dogs Survive When Lost

News that a miniature Dachshund is still alive after going missing more than a year set me thinking about how dogs survive without people.

Companion Animal Psychology

31.03.2025

Companion Animal Psychology Turns 13 Today

Companion Animal Psychology blog is celebrating 13 years of writing about how to have happy dogs and cats, thanks to science.

Companion Animal Psychology

21.03.2025

Canadian Pet Podcast The Pawsitive Post in Conversation joins Look for the Leaf

We've added a red maple leaf to our artwork and joined the Look for the Leaf campaign for Canadian podcasts.

Companion Animal Psychology

20.03.2025

Register for the Q and A on Saturday March 22nd ahead of the Dogs and the City conference

Bring your questions about dogs for Tom Candy, Zazie Todd, and Malena DeMartini, and learn more about the Dogs and the City conference.

Companion Animal Psychology

20.03.2025

Zazie Todd on the Backyard Pet Talk Podcast with Shannon Riley

Zazie chatted with Shannon Riley about what science tells us about the puppy blues, positive reinforcement training, and more!

Companion Animal Psychology

19.03.2025

Canine Crime and Mystery with Antony Johnston, Louisa Scarr, and Philipp Schott DVM at Bark! Fest

Watch or listen to the recording of Antony Johnston, Louisa Scarr, and Philipp Schott talking about their crime/mystery books with canine characters.

Companion Animal Psychology

11.03.2025

Five Years of Wag, the Must-Read Book for Happy Dogs

My book, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, is 5 years old today.

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How to Have a Harmonious Multi-Dog Household (and Prevent and Stop Fights)

Does Your Presence Help Your Cat at the Vet?

Teenage Dogs (and What to Do About Them) with Tina Spring

How to Help Your Reactive or Fearful Dog

The Evidence Ends the Method Wars: Zazie Speaks to Zak George

Training Dogs, Lizards, and Sea Lions with Dr. Adrian Walton

Canadian Dog Trainers Want Regulation but One Third are Self-Educated

Canine Behaviour with Marc Bekoff and Zazie Todd on Your Family Dog

Writers on What Gives Them Hope for the Human-Animal Relationship

The Benefits of Tricks Training for Dogs and Cats with Erica Beckwith (Replay)

AI says No: Meta’s Bots Wrongly Suspended Me From Facebook

Human Remains Detection Dogs and Historic Searches with Kim Cooper and Cat Warren

Ask Me Anything About Dog Bites with Zazie Todd PhD and Carri Westgarth PhD

Should You Use a Secondary Reinforcer (Clicker) in Counter Conditioning?

Fearful and Anxious Dogs with Zazie Todd, PhD, at Bark! Fest

Bark! is Published in Paperback Today to Help Fearful Dogs

Answering Curly Questions About Dogs and Cats with RNZ Sunday Morning

Loving and Losing Pets with E.B. Bartels, Rev. Sarah Bowen, and Karen Fine, DVM, at Bark! Fest

Bark! is Coming in Paperback and You Are Invited to the Book Launch

AMA About Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dogs with Zazie Todd, PhD

Zazie Todd on the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys Podcast

Register for the Online Puppies and Kittens Conference

The Emotional Lives of Animals with Dr. Marc Bekoff at Bark! Fest

There’s No Place for Shock and Prong in Dog Training

Bark! Will Be Out in Paperback on June 10th

The Best Enrichment for Your Dog and Cat Involves the Nose

Our Bond with Cats with Sarah Chauncey, Sassafras Patterdale, and Rachel Wells

Dogs of the World: An Interview with Lili Chin

Making Your Pet Happy is All About Meeting Needs (and Recognizing Individual Personalities)

Puppy Brain, Early Socialization, and What to Ask a Breeder with Kerry Nichols

How to Make Changes to Your Cat’s Litter Boxes (Without Upsetting Them)

Changes to Breeding Are Needed for the Welfare of Dogs, Study Says

Fellow Creatures: Social Media Shares (But Not Likes) Help Pets Get Adopted

Fellow Creatures: Valerie the Daring Dachshund and How Dogs Survive When Lost

Companion Animal Psychology Turns 13 Today

Canadian Pet Podcast The Pawsitive Post in Conversation joins Look for the Leaf

Register for the Q and A on Saturday March 22nd ahead of the Dogs and the City conference

Zazie Todd on the Backyard Pet Talk Podcast with Shannon Riley

Canine Crime and Mystery with Antony Johnston, Louisa Scarr, and Philipp Schott DVM at Bark! Fest

Five Years of Wag, the Must-Read Book for Happy Dogs

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