Your invitation to join The Purr Party with behind-the-scenes access to my book launch.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 only a few weeks away from the launch of my book, Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat...

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“I dare you to read this book and tell me that racial justice isn’t important in animal advocacy.” -- Dolores Huerta.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.This month, the Animal Book Club is reading Antiracism in Animal Advocacy: Igniting Cultural Transformation edited by Jasmin Singer, Aryenish Birdie, and Michelle Rojas-Soto.From the publisher:"Antiracism in Animal Advocacy: Igniting Cultural Transformation is…

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The Reading Cats and Dogs event is part of Companion Animal Psychology's tenth anniversary celebrations.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Earlier today, I hosted the online event, Reading Cats and Dogs: A Conversation With Lili Chin, Sassafras Lowrey, and Zazie Todd. The event was emceed by Kristi Benson, Special Correspondent to Companion Animal Psychology.Over 400 people signed up for this…

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The artist Lili Chin has created a new illustration about cats and it’s both adorable and useful.Photo: PILAIPHUN/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Lili Chin is well known for her gorgeous and accurate illustrations of dogs, cats, and other...

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Your cat’s gentle headrubs are an important part of their social behaviour.Photo: Marie-Claude Lemay/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Most people are flattered when their cat rubs their head on their legs when they come home from being out. After all, it shows the cat is paying attention to you. You should be delighted to see this behaviour which…

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If you have a fearful or reactive dog, you need to get good at management. Here’s how it helps.A woman walks her dog along Britain's Jurassic Coast towards Portland Bill. Photo: AlonaK/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Whenever a dog is fearful, our priority is to help them feel safe. This can often require management to ensure they aren’t…

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I've got a new post on my Psych Today blog, Fellow Creatures.Anush Barwa/UnsplashBy Zazie Todd, PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.One of the frustrations of being either a pet guardian or a pet professional is that there are a lot of incorrect ideas out there about how to care for or train your pet. Some of them are downright dangerous and…

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Finding the right food reinforcement for training cats to like their carrier or do tricks.Want to train your cat to like their carrier? The right treats will help. Photo: Konrad Mostert/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd, PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Whatever animal you are training, it’s necessary to find a way to motivate them. As reward-based trainers, we find something the animal loves…

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A webinar in celebration of the upcoming book Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Join me on Thursday, February 3rd for a discussion of my upcoming book, Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. I will be sharing fascinating insight into cat psychology and her top tips for helping your cat lead…

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Pet cats prefer food from a bowl rather than a food puzzle toy, study finds. Photo: Okssi/ShutterstockGuest post by Dr. Katherine CroninOne morning last summer I fed Barley his dog food as I usually do, half in his bowl and half in a knobby, pineapple-shaped toy that he has to nose around the floor to release food little by little. Although this time I was in a hurry, and I provided him both the bowl and…

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