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$A Dog\'s Life with Anna Webb$ A Dog's Life with Anna WebbA Dog's Life Archive: Zazie ToddAs we continue our short literary season, we replay one of our favourite shows: Anna's chat with Dr Zazie Todd - CompanionAnimal Psychology - talking about her book Purr. In our conversation on cats , the lack of science on their behaviour (compared to dogs), she recount several hilarious anecdotes on Gremlin, which will make you realise why she named him Gremlin, the lengths he went for to help Molly when she was poorly, and why Gremlin was quite a cat for someone’s first feline! He is so missed, but we hope is he is reunited with Molly across tha...2025-05-0444 min

Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 AmysWag More, Bark LessEver wonder if your dogs and cats are happy? What constitutes happiness for our companion animals? Join the Amys and their esteemed guest, award-winning author and creator of Companion Animal Psychology, Dr. Zazie Todd, as they discuss the science of our pet's happiness. Dr. Todd remains a major voice and driving force behind the worldwide humane dog training movement and has dedicated her career to animal welfare and improving the human-animal bond.Are you the secret to your pet's happiness? How can you help break down barriers and encourage the...2025-05-0131 min

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyOur Bond with Cats with Sarah Chauncey, Sassafras Patterdale, and Rachel Wells at Bark! FestSend us a textReflect 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 a touching celebration of our bond with our cats, illustrated by Francis Tremblay. Claw This Journal: An Activity Book for Cats and Their Humans by Sassafras Patterdale (Lowrey) is packed with crafts, training, and activities and a deep understanding of cats’ emotional wellbeing. In the latest in the Sunday Times bestselling series, Alfie the cat is preparing for a purrf...2025-04-2857 min

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyPuppy Brain, early socialization, and what to ask a breeder with Kerry NicholsSend us a textZazie chats with Kerry Nichols, bestselling author of Puppy Brain: How Our Dogs Learn, Think, and Love. We talk about:How Kerry got into breeding dogsWhy we both love Golden RetrieversHow the book, Puppy Brain, came aboutWhat puppies are like when they are bornExamples of the socialization that Kerry does with puppiesHer favourite part of the first 8 weeks of a puppy's lifeAdvice on finding a responsible breeder (for any breed)And Kerry reads from Puppy Brain for us!Puppy Brain: How Our Dogs Learn, Think, and Love...2025-04-0940 min

Pets Add Life59. Veterinary Insights, Canine Anxiety Solutions & MLB Dog DaysIn this informative and entertaining episode of Pets Add Life, hosts Kristen Levine and Chris Bonifati discuss veterinary insights, canine anxiety solutions, and share exciting pet-friendly MLB events! First, we chat with Dr. Sarah Wooten, a distinguished veterinarian, certified veterinary journalist, international speaker, and co-creator of the popular game Vets Against Insanity. Dr. Wooten provides valuable insights on bridging communication gaps between vets and pet parents, managing work-life balance in veterinary medicine, and highlights exciting advancements in pet care like microbiome research. Next, we welcome Dr. Zazie Todd, an animal behavior expert and award-winning author...2025-04-0851 min

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyCanine Crime and Mystery with Antony Johnston, Louisa Scarr, & Dr. Philipp Schott at Bark! FestSend us a textIf 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 Tuffel and the singer’s Border Collie investigate in Antony Johnston’s cosy and witty The Dog Sitter Detective Takes the Lead. In Louisa Scarr’s dark and compelling Gallows Wood, PC Lucy Halliday and her dog Moss search for the body after a severed hand is found in the woods. And when veterinarian (and amateur detective) Dr. Bannerman and his champion...2025-03-161h 04

Backyard Pet Talk with Shannon RileyScientific Studies on Force-Free Positive Reinforcement Dog Training with Dr. Zazie ToddIn today's special episode, we talk with Zazie Todd, PHD, about some scientific studies; some dogs are harder to train than others, adolescent dogs have more issues than puppies, the puppy blues thing!If you would like to donate to Ripple Animal Effect Project, please use this link:https://www.clover.com/pay-widgets/45e53cea-3d70-4757-a404-fabcaf9b33edZazie Todd, PhD, is an animal behavior expert and the award-winning author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, Purr: The Science of Making...2025-03-1530 min

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyMore Than Just a Dog with Si WoolerSend us a textZazie and Kristi talk to dog trainer Si Wooler about his new book, More Than Just a Dog.We talk about the big changes that people are willing to make for their fearful dogs, and why the dog's relationship with their person is important for all dogs, but especially the fearful ones. We talk about what a great job Si does of helping people see things from the dog's perspective, and we ask how he talks with clients about the dog's umwelt, or how the dog perceives their world....2025-03-0348 min

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyCaring for Dogs with Pilley Bianchi, Wendy Lyons Sunshine, and Carri Westgarth PhDSend us a textDevelop a better bond with your dog with these 3 canine authors. For the Love of Dog is Pilley Bianchi’s love letter to our canine friends, sharing wisdom from her father John W. Pilley’s work with Chaser the Border Collie and illustrated by NYTimes illustrator Calum Heath. In Tender Paws, Wendy Lyons Sunshine examines what dog guardians can learn from the science of human parenting. And Carri Westgarth draws on her research into human-animal interaction to help you improve your pet’s wellbeing and become The Happy Dog Owner. This convers...2025-02-151h 03

Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell PodcastUnderstanding & Helping Fearful Dogs with Zazie ToddVictoria Stilwell welcomes Zazie Todd, PhD, an award-winning author, animal behavior expert, and founder of Companion Animal Psychology on the podcast to discuss the science of stress in dogs, how to identify signs of anxiety, and the role of medications in behavior modification. The conversation touches on cognitive bias in dogs, optimism vs. pessimism, and how early positive experiences shape a dog’s outlook. Zazie shares insights on why fear and anxiety in dogs are on the rise, how counter-conditioning works, and why first-time experiences matter so much for a dog’s learning. Zazie also highlights the impor...2025-02-1145 min

The Doodle Pro® Podcast: Positive Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved Doodle60: Wag: The Science of a Happy Dog with Dr. Zazie ToddCould your doodle be happier? 🐾 Dr. Zazie Todd, PhD, author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, joins me to unpack the science behind what makes our dogs truly thrive.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ The #1 mistake well-meaning dog parents make when trying to make their pup happy✔️ Why positive reinforcement is key to training success (and what science says about punishment-based methods)✔️ How to tell if your dog is genuinely happy—and what to do if they’re not✔️ The critical puppy socialization window most people miss (and how to do it right...2025-02-0543 min

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyCaring for Cats with Lili Chin, Mikel Delgado PhD, and Lucy Hoile at Bark! FestSend us a textLearn about the best ways to care for cats with these 3 feline authors. The delightful and informative drawings in Kitty Language by Lili Chin teach you how to understand your feline friend. Mikel Delgado’s Play With Your Cat! will inspire you to have more fun through interactive play with your kitty. And in the book your cat wishes you would read, Lucy Hoile empowers cat guardians to build a better relationship with their cat.We talked about:How Lili researched her book, Kitty LanguageWhat she learned about feline body la...2025-01-251h 00

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyCanine Blockbusters with Alexis Devine and Teresa J Rhyne at Bark! FestSend us a textCelebrate 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. And in Poppy in the Wild, #1 New York Times bestselling author Teresa J Rhyne tells the breathtaking tale of a dog lost and then found in the wilderness.We talked about: Why Alexis decided to start using buttons to teach Bunny to 'talk'How Alexis went about the research for the sections on animal communicationCute stories about some...2025-01-101h 03

The Sociable Dog PodcastA chat with Zazie ToddLeave us a messageZazie Todd PhD is an animal behaviour expert and the award-winning author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. Her third book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, is out now. Todd is the creator of Companion Animal Psychology blog and has a column at Psychology Today. She has a PhD in Psychology, is an honours graduate of the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers, and has an Advanced Certificate of Feline Behaviour (with Distinction) from International Cat...2024-12-3037 min

Dog Save The PeoplePositive Consistency w/ Zazie Todd, PhDHuman-animal behavior research and education has grown significantly over the past decade. One person who has stayed on top of these developments has been Zazie Todd, PhD, a psychologist, trainer, behaviorist, and writer. Through her website, Companion Animal Psychology, Zazie has written since 2012 about the ways science can help our animal companions have happier lives through digestible insights that everyone can understand. She writes a regular series for Psychology Today today too, called Fellow Creatures, exploring the social world of people and animals. She has also now written three books about the science behind our dogs' emotions....2024-12-1718 min

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyCanine Emotions and Perception with Marc Bekoff PhD, Zazie Todd PhD, and Cat Warren at Bark! FestSend us a textDiscover the role of emotions and perception in dogs’ lives. In Dogs Demystified: An A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine and the second edition of The Emotional Lives of Animals, Marc Bekoff updates our understanding of the emotions animals feel (and how we know they feel them). For people whose dogs feel shy or worried, Zazie Todd’s Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog is a compassionate and practical guide based on the latest science. And in the beautifully-crafted New York Times bestseller What the Dog Knows: Scent, Scie...2024-12-131h 02

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyCulture Clash and Beyond with Jean Donaldson at Bark! FestSend us a textBark! 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 use (or switch to) reward-based methods. Join us to talk about all things dog training, including positive reinforcement, fearful dogs, and education for dog owners and trainers alike.This recording is of a panel at Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers, that took place in September 2024. Bark! Fest...2024-11-2958 min

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyDogs, trauma, and both ends of the leash with Patricia McConnell PhDSend us a textPatricia B. McConnell PhD is an internationally-renowned applied animal behaviourist who has dedicated her life to improving the relationship between people and animals. Amongst her many treasured dog training books, The Other End of the Leash draws our attention to the human side of dog training. McConnell’s memoir, The Education of Will, is a beautifully-written and uplifting account of how to reclaim life after trauma, for both humans and dogs. Join us to talk about dog behaviour, overcoming hardships, and the importance of compassion and science in dog training. ...2024-11-2159 min

Your Family Dog PodcastYFD 225: Dr. Zazie Todd on Anxious DogsOne of YFD's favorite guests is back! Dr. Zazie Todd joins the show again to talk about her newest book "Bark!: The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog." Tune in for a conversation about fear versus anxiety, common mistakes owners make with fearful dogs, and how to know when it's time to seek professional help. For show notes please go to: Your Family Dog 2024-11-2055 min

CONVERSACIONES EN PROFUNDIDAD / IN CONVERSATION...JAIME FERNÁNDEZ FERRO sobre Joker, de Todd Phillips (Noviembre 2019)Una conversación con mi amigo Jaime Fernández Ferro sobre la película Joker (2019), dirigida por Todd Phillips y protagonizada por Joaquin Phoenix, Robert de Niro y Zazie Beetz. La conversación se grabó poco después del estreno de la película.2024-11-1753 min

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyEnrichment, barking, whether dogs detect our stress, and questions about fearful dogs and catsSend us a textIn this episode, Zazie and Kristi answer wide-ranging questions about both dogs and cats that were sent in by listeners. We talked about brain games and the attention span in senior dogs; suggestions for new things to teach dogs; why dogs bark at e.g. people in hats or people going by the house; cooperative care for kittens; creating a local resource list for anxious and fearful dogs; enrichment and caring for fearful cats; the best tone of voice to use when speaking to your dog; whether dogs can detect our l...2024-11-1458 min

Simplifying Shelter BehaviourEp. 25 Bark! The science of Helping your Anxious, Fearful or Reactive Dog with Zazie Todd.Bark! The Science of Helping your Anxious, Fearful and Reactive dog with Zazie Todd In this episode we are joined by Zazie Todd author of Wag, Purr and now Bark! These books do a great job of combining stories, science and tips and tricks for owners and care givers. In this episode we talk about Bark! The what’s, whys and how’s. Exploring the book, Zazie’s reasonings behind it and how she hopes it will help explain the things they need to know. To make living with an Anxious, fearful, or reactive dog. About Zazie Todd 2024-11-0644 min

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyWhat you need to know about herding dogs with Emily PriestleySend us a textZazie and Kristi talk to dog trainer Emily Priestley about her book Urban Sheepdog and what you need to know about herding breeds.We start by discussing which breeds count as herding breeds and what they were bred to do, and ask Emily how a herding dog first came into her life.Then we talked about the kinds of herding dog behaviours that dog guardians can sometimes struggle with, and the extent to which we consider these normal or pathological.We also talk about the importance of...2024-11-0143 min

Barks from the Bookshelf#70 Zazie Todd - Bark!: The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive DogHowdy Bookshelvers! We hope this podcast finds you warm and snuggly by a fire with a dog on your lap. This week Corrin and Steve are joined by the wonderful award winning author, PhD, certified dog trainer, animal behaviourist and returning guest Zazie Todd to discuss everything about her brand spanking new book Bark!We love chatting with Zazie. She is always so compassionate, practical, and deep rooted in science as well as being open to difficult conversations and generous with the absolute universe of knowledge inside her head. We get to discuss her journey a...2024-10-222h 13

Believe in DogHow to be a Safe Space for Your Anxious, Fearful or Reactive Dog with Zazie ToddHas your dog ever shown fear, anxiety or reactivity? If your dog hasn’t, I’d be willing to bet that you know someone whose dog is dealing with one of these issues. Returning guest Dr. Zazie Todd is a psychologist who digs into the science of dog behavior to help us make the best decisions for our dogs. https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode105 Get your free checklist: Join Erin the Dog Mom's email list to receive the 12 Changes in Your Dog to Never Ignore checklist. Teef: The easiest way to improv...2024-10-211h 10 $A Dog\'s Life with Anna Webb$ A Dog's Life with Anna WebbZazie Todd ReturnsWhat is the difference between fear and anxiety?This week Anna discusses this with author and animal behaviourist Zazie Todd on the release of her third book called BARK. Add this to her own book shelves along side Zazie’s critically acclaimed books Wag and Purr (see previous episodes).In Bark, Zazie decodes the latest science on fear and anxiety, bearing in mind that 75% of all dogs express some form of anxiety through their life stages including: biting, resource guarding, shyness or aggressive barking.Bark is divided into sections weaving in commentary from le...2024-10-2057 min

Tree Lady TalksBark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, with Zazie ToddSend us a textIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon interviews Zazie Todd, an animal behavior expert, about her book 'Bark' which focuses on understanding and helping fearful, anxious, and reactive dogs. They discuss the outdated training methods that can harm dogs, the importance of recognizing signs of anxiety, and the benefits of positive reinforcement training. Zazie emphasizes the need for dog guardians to understand their pets' emotions and the various causes of fear and anxiety, including genetics and early experiences. The conversation also covers practical tips for managing separation anxiety, the role of medication...2024-10-1552 min

PPG PodcastChat & Chuckle with Dr. Zazie Todd About the Five Pillars of Feline WellnessJoin Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Zazie Todd, author of Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy, about the five pillars of feline welfare. Zazie Todd PhD is an animal behaviour expert and award-winning author. She got the world talking about happiness for pets with her first two books Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. Her third book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, will be published in October 2024. Todd is the creator of C...2024-09-241h 02

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyHow to include your pet in wedding photos with Nicole EttenhoferSend us a textZazie and Kristi speak to Nicole Ettenhofer, VP of Growth and Strategy at George Street Photo & Video, about pet-friendly ways to get cute wedding photos with your pet.As people increasingly consider pets to be part of the family, they want to involve them in their wedding. So what you can you do to make sure you get some great photos that include the pet, without overwhelming them? We begin with a personal story from Nicole that will have you tearing up in a good way, and which shows you can...2024-08-0927 min

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyHow to Help Dogs Prepare for a New Baby with Kate LaSalaSend us a textZazie and Kristi chat with Kate LaSala of Rescued By Training about the important steps to take to help dogs prepare for the arrival of a baby in the family.Kate takes a lot of fear and aggression cases and she tells us how she came to specialize in working with families with small children. She tells us about the issues people have with their dogs when they are expecting and the reasons why it's so important to start preparation early. The dog needs to get used to being flexible, to...2024-07-0434 min

Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell PodcastThe Science of Dog Training with Zazie ToddJoin Victoria as she welcomes Zazie Todd, PhD, an award-winning author, animal behavior expert, and founder of Companion Animal Psychology. Zazie's acclaimed books, Wag and Purr, demystify the science of animal behavior and provide practical insights on how to apply this knowledge in our everyday lives with our pets.In this engaging discussion, Victoria and Zazie delve into two recent research articles. The first article explores new guidelines on spaying and neutering, focusing on when to spay/neuter and potential impacts on pet health. The second article discussed aggression and different characteristics of...2024-06-1155 min