A new video takes a look at some of the common stereotypes about cats--and shows what cats are really like instead.Photo: Anna Luopa/Shutterstock. Text: Zazie ToddBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.In case you haven't heard, my book Purr:...

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Today is the publication date for the paperback of Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat HappyBy Zazie Todd, PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you Today is the publication day for the paperback edition of Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat...

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How cats were domesticated, whether to keep your cat indoors at night, and other cat questions answered.Photo: Anna Pasichnyk/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Get Companion Animal Psychology in your inbox.On Sunday Morning, I chatted about cats with RNZ's...

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The steps you can take to teach any dog to come when called and to help stop them getting lost. The Pawsitive Post in Conversation episode 10.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Get Companion Animal Psychology in your inbox.It’s...

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A new format for your favourite cat book.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.I am so excited to share the news that my book, Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy, with a foreword by Pam Johnson-Bennett, will...

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When introducing a puppy to cat(s) already in the home, take it slow, new research suggests.Photo: Gladskikh Tatiana/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Get Companion Animal Psychology in your inbox.If you’re bringing a puppy into a home with an...

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The chemical signals your cat leaves behind—and how they play an important role in your cat’s relationship with their environment and you.Photo: Scalia Media/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Get Companion Animal Psychology in your inbox.To some extent feline...

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A dog trainer ponders the question, somewhat retrospectively: what would it be like to be seen, or to have our dogs seen, as struggling, instead of misbehaving? Kristi holding Wilma, who was a puppy, with Grace in an abandoned boat on the shores of Boot Lake in Inuvik, NWT. Photo: Yoenne EwaldBy Kristi Benson PCBC-A, CTC,...

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Fun activities for you to try with your feline friend.Photo: Veronika Zelenina/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Get Companion Animal Psychology in your inbox.If you’ve never trained one of your pets before, it can feel a bit intimidating to...

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Kristi and I have got something exciting coming soon.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Get Companion Animal Psychology in your inbox.We’re launching a podcast about how to have a better relationship with your pet.Whether you are a pet guardian...

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