Training your dog to search for a scent isn't as hard as you might think—and it's great enrichment for your dog.Photo: Barb Elkin/ShutterstockGuest post by Izzy Swanston, Sienna Taylor, and Ben BrilotThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Get Companion Animal Psychology in...

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“Equal parts science and doggy diary, [The Year of the Puppy] charts how our irresistible fur babies develop personality.”—People. 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 Animal Book Club is reading The...

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When people follow out-dated advice and fail to recognize signs of resource guarding in dogs, it's a recipe for trouble. Here's what to look out for--and what to do about it. Photo: Mart Production/PexelsBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Get...

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I spoke about cats with Jim Mora for Radio New Zealand's Sunday Morning--and then came back to answer listeners' questions. Photo: Toma Stepunina/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 all about cats...

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On September 24th, I'll be presenting a live workshop on happy pets for the IAABC Foundation.By Zazie Todd PhDThere are just a few days left to get your ticket to the upcoming event, Making Pets Happy: The Role of Positive Experiences in Good Animal Welfare.Whether you are more of a dog or cat person, this...

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I've got a new post on my Psych Today blog, Fellow Creatures, which takes a look at the positive side of the pet-guardian relationship.Photo: Valeria Boltneva/PexelsBy 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.The post...

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“The Last Walk is a book that all loving pet owners should read. Nothing will make the prospect of ending a good friend’s life any easier, but at least it can help those awful decisions feel less of a stab in the dark.”― New Scientist.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I...

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The Pawsitive Post in Conversation with special guest Erica Beckwith of A Matter of Manners Dog Training.By Zazie Todd PhDTeaching tricks to your dog is fun and cute, and a great way to improve the human-animal bond. Plus, you get to show off how adorable your pet is.This page contains affiliate links which means I...

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Can you recognize these reward-based dog training books by the colours used on their covers?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.If you're like me, you've read a lot of dog books over the...

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A new post on my Psych Today blog about the things that shouldn't be done to cats.Photo: Dominika Roseclay/PexelsBy 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.Cats are wonderful pets, and dedicated cat guardians will...

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