The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal Psychology
Zazie Todd PhD and Kristi Benson CTCThe show about how to have a better relationship with your dog or cat. Get tips on dog training, dog behaviour, cat behaviour and training, learn about the science on dogs and cats, and find out which books we're reading (animal-related and more generally). Kind, humane, reward-based training methods only. Hosted by Zazie Todd PhD and Kristi Benson CTC of Companion Animal Psychology blog. Made in ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 62 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsKids & FamilyPets & Animals | |||
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New research on dogs and cats helps us to understand them better and give them better lives. But how do we know if the research is any good, and what about our feelings about the results? Zazie and Kristi chat about how to eval... more
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Jean Donaldson has just published a new edition of her book Mine! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs. If you have a dog who guards food, objects, people, or locations, you need this book! Jean joins Zazie and Kristi... more
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Kids are routinely taught to ask a dog's owner before petting the dog. Today, radio host Steve Dale joins us to talk about how they should also find out if the dog wants to be petted or not. We learn about Steve's new children'... more
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Zazie and Kristi ask each other rapid fire questions about dogs and cats, breeds and behaviour. But in this game of this or that, we also discuss the answers, illuminating ideas about training and enrichment. By the end of the ... more
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I like how Zazie and Kristi make science about animal behavior accessible to all of us pet owners. If you have a dog or cat, give it a listen and don’t be surprised if you get hooked.
Apple Podcasts5Tim_in_CA
United States3 months ago - More cats please
I really like the info you share but I’m here for the cats and wish they were included more.
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Apple Podcasts | #149 | United States/Kids & Family/Pets & Animals |
Apple Podcasts | #118 |  United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Pets & Animals |
Apple Podcasts | #130 |  Canada/Kids & Family/Pets & Animals |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  Italy/Kids & Family/Pets & Animals |
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The show centers on humane, reward-based dog and cat training, behavior science, and practical pet care. Episodes mix expert insight from veterinarians, researchers, behaviorists, and seasoned trainers with hands-on tips for readers and guardians, including reading canine signals, improving household harmony with dogs and cats, and reducing stress for both pets and owners. A recurring theme is evidence-informed approaches to training and welfare, anchored in kindness and positive reinforcement. The program also often discusses broader topics like animal cognition, welfare advocacy, and the connections between animal health and human well-being, sometimes weaving in book recommendations and publishing insights. Listeners can expect approacha... more
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