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Companion Animal Psychology
11.09.2025
New research says that you being there can reduce stress—and that most cat guardians prefer to be present, even for blood draws.
04.09.2025
When a cute puppy turns into a terrible teen, many people struggle. We chat with dog trainer Tina Spring about what to do.
25.08.2025
Zazie joined Zak and Bree George to talk about the science on dog training methods, what it means, and what we still need to know.
The 3 most important tips to help you with your reactive, fearful, or shy dog, and how to implement them to make your and your dog's life better.
08.08.2025
Learn about animal training, helping pets to be less scared at the vet, and the link between pain and behaviour with veterinarian Dr. Adrian Walton
01.08.2025
Most dog trainers in Canada use reward-based training methods, but more work is needed before regulation becomes a realistic possibility.
29.07.2025
Popular authors of books about animals share what gives them hope for our relationship with dogs, cats, and other animals. Bonus episode.
Zazie Todd joined Marc Bekoff as a guest for the latest episode of Your Family Dog podcast.
10.07.2025
Learning tricks is great fun--here's why it's also good for your pet. We get some expert tips from Erica Beckwith CTC.
03.07.2025
How I got locked out of Facebook and Messenger because Meta falsely claims I broke their community standards.
26.06.2025
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
21.06.2025
Join us for this Ask Me Anything with two dog experts. Bring your questions about dog bites or simply watch and learn.
19.06.2025
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.
12.06.2025
Learn about how to help fearful and anxious dogs and why Zazie wrote her book Bark! in this panel from Bark! Fest.
11.06.2025
Today is the publication date for the paperback of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog.
I spoke to Jim Mora on Radio New Zealand's Sunday Morning to answer some surprising questions about dogs and cats.
29.05.2025
A conversation about grief, loss, and how we memorialize our pets with authors E.B. Bartels, Rev. Sarah Bowen, and Karen Fine DVM
25.05.2025
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
22.05.2025
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.
18.05.2025
Wag more, Bark less, as Zazie chats with the 2 Amys about dog and cat behaviour.
17.05.2025
Sign up for this event to learn all about puppies and kittens--and how to prevent behaviour issues from the beginning.
15.05.2025
Learn about how animals experience emotions like joy, grief, and empathy in with Dr. Marc Bekoff talking about The Emotional Lives of Animals.
14.05.2025
Two professional organizations recently updated their policies. Only one made a commitment to reward-based training.
12.05.2025
There's a new format for your favourite book on fearful dogs. "Full of good ideas"--Pets Mag.
08.05.2025
Scent activities can be an important positive experience for your pet. Here's why, and some tips on what to do.
01.05.2025
The recording of these three wonderful authors: Sarah Chauncey, Sassafras Patterdale, and Rachel Wells.
24.04.2025
Artist and author Lili Chin on her gorgeous new book which illustrates more than 500 types of dog and explains where they come from.
17.04.2025
Understanding our dogs’ and cats' individual needs can help to make them happier.
12.04.2025
How to raise a happy and resilient dog from puppyhood with Kerry Nichols in the latest episode of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation.
10.04.2025
Cats don’t like change, so a gradual approach to a new litter or litter box location is important. Here's what to do.
04.04.2025
Kennel clubs have lost control, dogs are suffering, and here’s what needs to happen according to the authors of the research.
03.04.2025
A new post on my Psychology Today blog looks at the role of social media in helping shelter pets find new homes.
01.04.2025
News that a miniature Dachshund is still alive after going missing more than a year set me thinking about how dogs survive without people.
31.03.2025
Companion Animal Psychology blog is celebrating 13 years of writing about how to have happy dogs and cats, thanks to science.
21.03.2025
We've added a red maple leaf to our artwork and joined the Look for the Leaf campaign for Canadian podcasts.
20.03.2025
Bring your questions about dogs for Tom Candy, Zazie Todd, and Malena DeMartini, and learn more about the Dogs and the City conference.
Zazie chatted with Shannon Riley about what science tells us about the puppy blues, positive reinforcement training, and more!
19.03.2025
Watch or listen to the recording of Antony Johnston, Louisa Scarr, and Philipp Schott talking about their crime/mystery books with canine characters.
11.03.2025
My book, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, is 5 years old today.
05.03.2025
There's a new episode of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation about our special relationship with dogs with guest Si Wooler.