Founder of the blog, Companion Animal Psychology, where she writes about training methods and the human-canine relationship, Zazie Todd wrote Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy (Greystone, 2020). Combining the latest canine research with recommendations from leading veterinarians, researchers and trainers Todd demystifies the inner lives of dogs and provides advice for cultivating a rewarding relationship with family dogs.

Todd's follow up book, Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy (Greystone, 2022) covers the science behind cats’ petting preferences; the multiple meanings of purrs, chirrups, and meows; how to best satisfy the scratching and stalking desires for indoor cats; and even how to keep both cats and wildlife safe if felines spend time outside.

Zazie Todd is a social psychologist, certified dog trainer and author. She writes a regular column for Psychology Today magazine and won the Captain Haggerty Award for Best Training Article in 2017. She has a Ph.D. in Psychology (University of Nottingham) and an MFA Creative Writing (UBC).

BOOKS:

Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy (Greystone, 2020) $26.95 9781771643795

Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy (Greystone, 2022) $32.95 9781771648141

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