Zazie and Kristi chat with Victoria Schade, dog trainer and author of delightful romcoms, about writing about dogs and her upcoming book Unleashed Holiday. 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.Watch episode 13 of...

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The side-effects of aversive dog training methods that most people don’t know about--but should.Photo: Stock Rocket/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Get the weekly Companion Animal Psychology newsletterBy now, the idea that aversive training methods have risks for dogs...

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Pepper has entered a competition to become a Yellow Dog Brewing Star--and he'd like your vote.Photo: Zazie ToddBy Zazie Todd, PhD My little dog Pepper has entered a competition to be a Yellow Dog Brewing Star--and he'd love it you'd vote for him.As a BC SPCA alumnus himself, Pepper knows first-hand the amazing work that...

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Get 15% off all Companion Animal Psychology merch with promo code LABOURDAY (or LABORDAY) valid until midnight Pacific time on Monday September 4th.By Zazie Todd PhDIf you're looking for a new hoodie now that the weather is changing, the Companion Animal Psychology merch store has got you covered.Companion Animal Psychology merch celebrates our special relationship...

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Zazie and Kristi chat about how to groom cats, what to do with matted fur, trimming cats' nails, and how to give meds to cats.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.Watch episode 12...

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“Teresa J. Rhyne is the best kind of person, a dog person. In this beautiful, honestly told memoir, she leads us through an adventure that will inspire any dog lover. A life-affirming read, or as any dog would say if they could speak, ‘a real treat!’" -- W. Bruce Cameron, #1 New York Times and...

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These signs of affectionate feline behaviour show that your cats are friends with each other.Photo: Fernando Calmon/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.If you have more than one cat, it helps a lot...

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Can you help Generation Pup get to 10,000 puppies?Photo: Lunja/ShutterstockGuest post by James OxleyGeneration Pup is a longitudinal study, run by Dogs Trust, started in 2016. In 2023 the study recruited its 7,500th puppy onto the project. However, although the study has been a great success, we still require more puppies and their owners to...

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The importance of enrichment for cats, Sassafras Lowrey's latest books Claw This Journal and Jillian at the Junior Showcase, and tips for aspiring dog and cat writers. The latest episode of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation. By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no...

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How to tell if your dog is a pessimist or optimist.Artwork: Sarah AlsmillerGuest post by Sky SobolWe all know people who are optimists. The glass is always half-full, and they see the bright side of everything. We also all know some pessimists — people that see  the glass half-empty and read doom and gloom into...

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