An excerpt from Marc Bekoff PhD's new, revised, edition of The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy--and Why They Matter.By Marc Bekoff, PhDUniversity of Colorado, Boulder***Don't miss the chance to hear Marc Bekoff PhD speak at Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers. He's part of a...

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"Grounded in science and full of fun, this compassionate and accessible book will appeal to everyone who loves dogs."--Zazie Todd PhD.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 Dogs Demystified: An A-to-Z Guide...

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We get tips on how to get cute wedding photos with your pet from Nicole Ettenhofer, VP of Growth and Strategy and George Street Photo--along with ideas for those pets who just won't want to be involved.By Zazie Todd PhDWatch the latest episode of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation below or on Youtube, listen below...

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There's a British version of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy--and it's out now.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.It's just over four years since my book, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, was born...

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Celebrate books about animals at Bark! Fest, with 23 authors talking about their incredible books in a series of online events in September 2024.By Zazie Todd, PhDCuddle up on your couch with your pet and watch your favourite authors in conversation about their books about dogs, cats, and other animals. Here's the full schedule for...

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Get some practical tips from award-winning author Zazie Todd's third book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog.By Zazie Todd PhDFearful and Anxious Dogs: Zazie Todd PhDZazie Todd is at the forefront of the move towards positive animal welfare and kind, humane dog training methods. Her third book, Bark! The Science...

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Living with pets sadly means losing them too. There won't be a dry eye in the house (in a good way) at this event.By Zazie Todd PhDLoving and Losing Pets: E.B. Bartels, Rev Sarah Bowen, Karen Fine DVMLoving pets means thinking of them both in life and after their loss. In the poignant and personal...

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We used to think animals didn't experience emotions like we do. Then things changed. Come and learn more about the evidence for animal emotions in this fascinating webinar from Marc Bekoff PhD.By Zazie Todd PhDAnimal Emotions: Marc Bekoff PhDWhen The Emotional Lives of Animals was first published in 2007, it was a gamechanger for its...

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Join us to celebrate our love of cats with these three authors.By Zazie Todd PhDOur Bond with Cats: Sarah Chauncey, Sassafras Patterdale (Lowrey), Rachel WellsReflect on what cats mean to us and the many ways they influence our lives with these 3 feline authors.  Sarah Chauncey’s heartfelt P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna is...

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Join us to learn more about these suspenseful novels with compelling canines.By Zazie Todd PhDCanine Crime and Mystery: Antony Johnston, Louisa Scarr, Philipp Schott DVMIf you love crime and mystery novels, you’re in for a treat as dogs help solve crimes in these remarkable books. When a singer dies in mysterious circumstances, dog sitter Gwinny...

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