Dr Zazie Todd
Zazie Todd is the creator of Companion Animal Psychology, an award-winning blog that shares the latest science about our animal companions and evidence-based ways to care for them. Todd has a PhD in Psychology, a Certificate of Training and Counselling from the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers, and an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour from International Cat Care. Her award-winning book about dog behaviour, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, was featured in the New York Times, Slate, and People magazine. Her second book, Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy, is published in May 2022. Originally from the UK, Todd lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, a dog, and two cats.
Recent articles by Dr Zazie Todd
How to tell if your cat is actually happy, explained by a feline body language expert
Dr Zazie Todd unpacks how to decipher what your kitty may really be feeling.
4 crucial questions about dog psychology, answered by an expert
We unpack a quartet of important queries about your pooch.
Dog years to human years: Here's how old your dog actually is
Dog math is a popular concept, suggesting your dog is rapidly ageing at seven years compared to our one. But how true is this?
Here’s what diet your dog really needs to stay healthy, according to science
There’s a dizzying number of choices for what to feed your pooch – but what's best?
6 simple ways to instantly improve your dog’s life, according to science
A steak? A permanent place on the sofa? On open car window to lean out of during a long drive? What's most likely to make your dog jump for joy?
7 of the best cat books to help you understand your feline friend
Animal behaviour expert Dr Zazie Todd recommends seven of the best books on cats.