“A wonderful, unusual, and healing book, full of wisdom and compassion.”—Sy Montgomery.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 Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter by E.B. Bartels.From the publisher,“An unexpected,...

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Will I see you down under? (part 2).Photo: Mudassir Ali/PexelsBy Zazie Todd PhDI’ll be presenting at the Pet Professional Guild Australia conference in Sydney which runs from 14-16 June.The conference takes place at Rydges World Square in Sydney, with some practical workshops on the 14th at St. Ives Showgrounds.My talks will be on:From fearful to...

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Will I see you at this conference? It's based in NZ, but taking place online, so you can attend wherever you are.Photo: Makalu/PixabayBy Zazie Todd PhDI’ll be presenting at the New Zealand Association of Professional Dog Trainers conference in June.The conference takes place 22nd to 23rd June 2024. This year’s theme is Steady Paws, Calm...

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A twelfth anniversary is time to celebrate and to say thank you.Photo: Veronika 7833/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDCompanion Animal Psychology blog is 12 years old today. A 12th anniversary is symbolized by silk and fine linen, hence the accompanying photo of a Pembroke Welsh Corgi sleeping amongst some beautiful fabrics.12 years is a milestone that not...

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What first time dog guardians need to know about dog training.Photo: Angela Holmyard/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDGetting a dog for the first time is a wonderful experience but also a hard one. Having a dog in your house is a lot of work, and many first-time dog guardians struggle in those early weeks and months. It...

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Common questions about getting your book featured on Companion Animal Psychology.A selection of books about dogs, cats, and other animals. Photo: Zazie ToddBy Zazie Todd PhDThese days, I regularly get emails from authors and publicists asking how they can get the Animal Book Club to pick their book. There are several ways that books get mentioned...

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My new post at Psychology Today looks at how to get help with your cat's behaviour issues.Photo: Francesco Ungaro/PexelsBy Zazie Todd PhDWe all love our pet cats, but even though all cats are perfect, it's pretty common for people to have issues with their behaviour. Whether it's scratching the furniture, toileting outside of the box,...

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"Ever wondered why your cat won't sit on your lap?"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 Being Your Cat: What's Really Going On In Your Feline's Mind by Celia Haddon and Prof....

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Zazie and Kristi are joined by zoologist Dr. Jo Wimpenny to talk about her book, Aesop’s Animals: The Science Behind the Fables.By Zazie Todd PhDWatch episode 15 of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation below or on Youtube, listen below or via your favourite podcast app (including Apple, Spotify), or scroll down to read the highlights....

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I've got a new post over on my Psychology Today blog, Fellow Creatures.Photo: Blue Bird/PexelsBy Zazie Todd PhDThe post looks at the different types of dog training classes and consultations that are available, and how to choose between them.For example, puppy class is a valuable way to help meet your pup's needs for socialization. Classes...

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