Bark! Fest. Canine Emotions and Perception: Marc Bekoff PhD, Zazie Todd PhD, Cat Warren

Sign up for this entertaining and informative event about dog's emotions and perceptions with Marc Bekoff PhD, Zazie Todd PhD, and Cat Warren. By Zazie Todd PhDCanine Emotions and Perception: Marc Bekoff PhD, Zazie Todd PhD, Cat WarrenDiscover the role of emotions and perception in dogs’ lives. In Dogs Demystified: An A-to-Z Guide to All Things...

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Bark! Fest Dogs, Trauma, and Both Ends of the Leash: Patricia B. McConnell PhD

Internationally-renowned applied animal behaviourist Patricia B. McConnell PhD in conversation about dog behaviour, trauma, and her much-loved books.By Zazie Todd PhDDogs, Trauma, and Both Ends of the Leash: Patricia B. McConnell PhDPatricia B. McConnell PhD is an internationally-renowned applied animal behaviourist who has dedicated her life to improving the relationship between people and animals. Amongst...

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Bark! Fest Caring for Dogs: Pilley Bianchi, Wendy Lyons Sunshine, Carri Westgarth PhD

Join these three authors to learn more about dogs (and these amazing books) at Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers.By Zazie Todd PhDCaring for Dogs: Pilley Bianchi, Wendy Lyons Sunshine, Carri Westgarth PhDDevelop a better bond with your dog with these 3 canine authors. For the Love of Dog is Pilley Bianchi’s love...

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Bark! Fest Caring for Cats: Lili Chin, Mikel Maria Delgado PhD, Lucy Hoile

Join Lili Chin, Mikel Maria Delgado PhD, and Lucy Hoile to talk about their books and all things feline.By Zazie Todd PhDCaring for Cats: Lili Chin, Mikel Maria Delgado PhD, Lucy HoileLearn about the best ways to care for cats with these 3 feline authors. The delightful and informative drawings in Kitty Language by Lili...

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Bark! Fest Canine Blockblusters: Alexis Devine, Kerry Nichols, Teresa J. Rhyne

Celebrate the dog-human bond at Bark! Fest with these bestselling authors.By Zazie Todd PhDCanine Blockbusters: Alexis Devine, Kerry Nichols, Teresa J. RhyneCelebrate the dog-human bond with these bestselling authors. Social media stars Alexis Devine and her dog Bunny examine our ability to communicate with dogs through buttons that let them “talk” in I Am Bunny....

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Bark! Fest: Culture Clash and Beyond with Jean Donaldson

Register for Culture Clash and Beyond with Jean Donaldson.By Zazie Todd PhDCulture Clash and Beyond: Jean DonaldsonBark! Fest gets off to a tail-wagging start with a conversation with one of the world’s top dog trainers. Jean Donaldson’s seminal book The Culture Clash reframed how we think about dogs and has inspired generations of dog trainers to...

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The List of Titles for Bark! Fest, the Book Festival for Animal Lovers

Discover the amazing list of books about animals that will be celebrated at Bark! Fest in September 2024.By Zazie Todd, PhDBark! Fest is just around the corner and we will be celebrating some amazing books about dogs, cats, and other animals. Get ready to cuddle on the couch with your pet while you listen to...

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New Guidelines Say Don’t Use Imagery of Dogs With Extreme Conformation: The Infographic

There are new guidelines for advertisers and any organization that uses images of dogs in public communications. Here’s the infographic that explains them.The Welsh Corgi is one of the breeds that often has an extreme conformation, meaning care should be taken if choosing this breed to use in advertising, according to the new guidelines. Photo:...

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