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Zazie Todd Ph.D.

About

Zazie Todd, Ph.D., has a Ph.D. in Psychology (University of Nottingham) and an MFA Creative Writing (UBC). Her book Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, with a foreword by Dr. Marty Becker, is published by Greystone Books. She is the creator of Companion Animal Psychology, a blog about how to have happy cats and dogs, according to science. Todd won the 2017 Captain Haggerty Award from the Dog Writer's Association of America for her article, The Ultimate Dog Training Tip.

Todd graduated with honours from Jean Donaldson’s Academy for Dog Trainers (“the Harvard of dog training”), and has a Certificate of Feline Behaviour with Distinction from International Cat Care. She is a shelter affiliate member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a mutli-species professional member of the Pet Professional Guild, and a volunteer at the BC SPCA. As well, she is an affiliate member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.

Todd grew up in Leeds, in the north of England, and now lives in Maple Ridge, BC, Canada, with her husband and two cats.

Books by Zazie Todd Ph.D.
Recent Posts
Bad Dog, Bad Welfare?

If your pet misbehaves, it’s best not to correct them. Instead, focus on teaching them to do the behaviours you want with positive reinforcement and avoid the risks of aversives.

If your pet misbehaves, it’s best not to correct them. Instead, focus on teaching them to do the behaviours you want with positive reinforcement and avoid the risks of aversives.

Should We Treat Big and Small Dogs the Same Way?

Training, exercise, and enrichment can affect the behavior of small dogs like Yorkies, Westies, and chihuahuas. Here's why you should do more for your little dog.

Training, exercise, and enrichment can affect the behavior of small dogs like Yorkies, Westies, and chihuahuas. Here's why you should do more for your little dog.

Flat-Faced Dogs Must Be Able to Breathe, Says New Campaign

French Bulldogs, Bulldogs, and Pugs are very popular, but people must be aware of their health issues and choose puppies with less-extreme features.

French Bulldogs, Bulldogs, and Pugs are very popular, but people must be aware of their health issues and choose puppies with less-extreme features.

Every Interaction With Your Pet Is a Training Opportunity

Learn two ways that people commonly teach their dog or cat to do something they don’t want, and why we shouldn’t always require a behavior.

Learn two ways that people commonly teach their dog or cat to do something they don’t want, and why we shouldn’t always require a behavior.

“Who’s Walking Who?” Happy Walks With Your Dog

Instead of following arbitrary dog walking rules, make dog walks fun for your dog, and you'll be happier too.

Instead of following arbitrary dog walking rules, make dog walks fun for your dog, and you'll be happier too.