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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Harley Jan 2009—9 Feb 2024Harley. Photos: Zazie ToddBy Zazie Todd PhDOn Friday we had to say goodbye to our beloved brown tabby cat, Harley. He was 15 and had lived with us since he was about 2.5 years old.Harley was a very affectionate cat who would start purring as soon as I walked into the...

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I spoke with Jim Mora about how pets can benefit people and other new research on dogs and cats.Photo: Monkey Business Images/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDI joined Jim Mora on Radio New Zealand's Sunday Morning to talk about some recent news articles that cover research that finds that pets can have benefits for people. Or in...

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When dogs lunge, bark, and growl at other dogs or people, the dog is having a hard time—and so is their guardian. More awareness is needed.Many people with reactive dogs walk where they won't see anyone else. Photo: Danilo Silveira/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDIf you’ve never had a reactive dog, you don’t know what it feels...

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