I've got a new post on my Fellow Creatures blog at Psych Today.Cong H/PexelsBy Zazie Todd PhDPeople often think of cats as easy pets, but is it really true? My new post looks at this idea, and at how it's better for our kitties if we actually do a bit more for them.You can read...

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"Will cause readers to think deeply about big questions...and to laugh out loud."--Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat.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.This month, the...

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The Pawsitive Post in Conversation No. 7 with special guest Jane Wolff of Good Wolff Dog Training.Clockwise from top left: Zazie Todd, Jane Wolff, Kristi BensonBy 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.Watch episode...

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My picks of artisan gifts from Etsy for dogs, cats, and their people, from advent calendars for dogs and cats, pet bowls and snuggly beds, to jewelry and a scarf.By Zazie Todd PhDI always enjoy browsing Etsy to find gorgeous creations from independent artists, and at this time of year I like to share some...

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Get 15% off all Companion Animal Psychology merch with promo code BLACKFRI valid until midnight PT on 28th November 2022.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.Get 15% off all Companion Animal Psychology merch...

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I spoke about dogs with Jim Mora for Radio New Zealand's Sunday Morning--and then came back to answer listeners' questions. 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.Recently, I chatted all about dogs with Jim...

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I spoke about cats with Sheryl MacKay on CBC Radio's North By NorthWest.Photo: Robert Petrovic/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.Recently, I chatted with Sheryl MacKay on CBC Radio's North by NorthWest. We...

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New research shows that cats have an individual response to catnip and other cat-attracting plants like silvervine and that, unlike big cats, they don’t care for perfumes like Obsession for Men.A cat chews on a silvervine stick. Photo: Abigail Crawford.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on...

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"Turning wolves into dogs took knowledge, insight and a few cheeky treats along the way. This book contains all three, and is the perfect companion to any dog lover." -- Ben Garrod.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...

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Not “Sit, Sit, Sit” but “Rewards are the best way to train your dog…”Phot: Medenka Nera/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.Do you ever feel like you are saying the same thing over...

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