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Zazie Todd Ph.D.

About

Zazie Todd, Ph.D., is an animal behavior expert and award-winning author. She got the world talking about happiness for dogs and cats with her 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. She is the creator of the Companion Animal Psychology blog, where she writes about how to have happy cats and dogs thanks to science.

Todd has a Ph.D. in Psychology (University of Nottingham) and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing (UBC). She graduated with honors from the Academy for Dog Trainers and has an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behavior with Distinction from International Cat Care. She is a multi-species professional member of the Pet Professional Guild and 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, a dog, and a cat.

Books by Zazie Todd Ph.D.
Recent Posts
The Emotional Lives of Pet Dogs
We know that dogs experience different emotions. Here’s how dog guardians can take that into account with training, enrichment, and helping the dog to feel safe.
25 Ways to Make a Cat Happier

Easy catcentric tips provide fun, enrichment, and understanding for your favourite feline.

Easy catcentric tips provide fun, enrichment, and understanding for your favourite feline.

England Moves to Ban Electric Shock Collars for Dogs

A ban on the use of electronic collars in dog training has been announced in England. What are the reasons, and will other countries follow suit?

A ban on the use of electronic collars in dog training has been announced in England. What are the reasons, and will other countries follow suit?

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.