“A captivating book on an intelligence as ‘alien’ as one from outer space. And its not science fiction.” -- Bernd Heinrich.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's choice for the Animal Book Club is The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy Montgomery.  From the back cover,"Popular naturalist Sy Montgomery explores the…

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“A captivating book on an intelligence as ‘alien’ as one from outer space. And its not science fiction.” -- Bernd Heinrich.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's choice for the Animal Book Club is The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy Montgomery.  From the back cover,"Popular naturalist Sy Montgomery explores the…

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I’m so excited about this gorgeous cover! And Purr is available for preorder now.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.As an author, you don’t get to choose the cover of your book. That’s the publisher’s job. I knew, given the wonderful cover that my publisher designed for Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, that they would come up…

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The benefits of using food puzzle toys, how to choose them, and how to introduce them to your dog.A Corgi with a woolly snuffle mat. Photo: Jus_Ol/Shutterstock.By Zazie Todd, PhDFood puzzle toys are a great way to provide enrichment for your dog. If you want to get started—or add some different food toys to your dog’s repertoire—this guide will help.This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at…

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Fear of predators, aging dogs, and blood transfusions for cats... the latest Companion Animal Psychology news.By Zazie Todd PhDMy favourite pet posts from around the webThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.When snowshoe hares are surrounded by predators, what effect does chronic stress have on them—and what does it tells us about fear and trauma in people and other animals? Do wild…

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A guide to the ways in which management can help with your pet’s behaviour issues—either on its own, or alongside training and behaviour modification.Management can stop your dog from taking food you don't want them to get. Photo: Jarib/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd, PhDOften when people seek help with their dog’s behaviour, they assume that training is the answer. But management can play an important role too. With cats, people are much less likely to assume training…

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A guide to the ways in which management can help with your pet’s behaviour issues—either on its own, or alongside training and behaviour modification.Management can stop your dog from taking food you don't want them to get. Photo: Jarib/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd, PhDOften when people seek help with their dog’s behaviour, they assume that training is the answer. But management can play an important role too. With cats, people are much less likely to assume training…

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Clever Border Collies have their word learning skills tested in new research from the Genius Dog Challenge.Whisky, one of the dogs in the study. Photo: Helge O. Svela.By Zazie Todd, PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you Did you spend lockdown teaching your dog the names of all their toys? No? Well, you’re not alone. But a handful of Border Collie guardians has…

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"A beautifully presented book with an evocative historical voice and great confidence and flair. It is also a lot of fun to read."--Neil Pemberton.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 Dogopolis: How Dogs and Humans Made Modern New York, London, and Paris (Animal Lives) by Chris Pearson.From the back cover,"Dogopolis presents a…

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I have a new post about puppies over on my Psychology Today blog, Fellow Creatures.Photo: Helena Lopes/PexelsBy Zazie Todd PhDI think these days, many people know that puppies have a sensitive period for socialization from 3 until about 12-14 weeks. But thanks to canine science, we now know more about puppies than ever before. So my new post looks at three things everyone should know.You can read it here: 3 things everyone should understand about…

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