Carri Westgarth PhD on tackling common myths about dogs, how anyone can improve their relationship with their canine best friend, and the potential health benefits of dogs.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.In The Happy Dog Owner: Finding Health...

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Antony Johnston on the central role of canine characters in the Dog Sitter Detective series, writing to put a smile on people's faces, and being an organized writer.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.In The Dog Sitter Detective Takes...

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Lili Chin on interpreting cats' body language, the influence of her own cats Mambo and Shimmy, and the problem of anthropomorphizing cats.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Lili Chin is known for her delightful and informative drawings of dogs...

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Alexis Devine on what it means for dogs to "talk", the unconventional format of the book, and what the future holds.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Alexis Devine's book I Am Bunny: How a "Talking" Dog Taught Me Everything...

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Image source: pestleanalysis.com According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2017, total global spending on health reached US$7.8 trillion and, by 2020, this figure had leapt to $9 trillion as governments raced to contain the first wave of COVID-19. The WHO estimates that worldwide spending on health in 2020 amounted to 10.8 per cent...

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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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