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The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal Psychology

Zazie Todd PhD and Kristi Benson CTC
Dog Training
Dogs
Cats
Animal Behavior
Positive Reinforcement Training
Animal Welfare
Barkfest
Dog Behavior
Dog Bites
Grief
Feline Behavior
Positive Reinforcement
Book Publishing
Human-Animal Relationship
Demand Barking
Dog Behaviour
Enrichment For Dogs
Operant Conditioning
Emotional Connection
Socialization

The 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

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Dr. Cliff Redford, known as the “Worldwide Vet,” has been passionate about animals since childhood. He joined Zazie and Kristi to talk about his adventures and his new book, Far and Wild.

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Kristi and Zazie chat about the need to be positive when talking about dog training and cat behaviour, and how they cope when someone is wrong on the internet.

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Tamsin Pickeral's new book, The Invention of the Dog: 75 Breeds that Changed the World is a fascinating, touching, and beautifully illustrated account of where our beloved dogs come from. Tamsin joined Zazie and Kristi to chat ... more

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Zazie and Kristi chat with Susannah Fullerton about her delightful book, Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them.

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Tamsin Pickeral
Author of The Invention of the Dog
Author; Publisher mentioned in episode
Episode: The Invention of the Dog with Tamsin Pickeral
Susannah Fullerton
Sydney's leading literary historian and lecturer, author of Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them
Independent author/Scholar
Episode: Great Writers and the Cats who Owned Them with Susannah Fullerton
Marc Bekoff
Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Colorado Boulder; author and ethologist
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: Love in Their Hearts and compassion for animals with Marc Bekoff, PhD
Fiona Cooke
Chair of the Board of Trustees, Animal Behavior and Training Council (ABTC)
ABTC
Episode: Setting standards in dog training and animal behaviour with Fiona Cooke of the ABTC
Jean Donaldson
Renowned dog trainer, founder of the Academy for Dog Trainers
Academy for Dog Trainers
Episode: Resource guarding in dogs: What to do about it with Jean Donaldson
Steve Dale
Author of Ask the Dog; Certified animal behavior consultant; radio host
Author, Ask the Dog; Steve Dale's Pet World
Episode: Why children should Ask the Dog if they want to be petted with Steve Dale
Jo Wimpenny
Zoologist and writer; author of Beauty of the Beasts
Self-published/works with publishers of Beauty of the Beasts; previously studied zoology at University of Bristol and DPhil at Oxford
Episode: Why we should love the beasties with Dr. Jo Wimpenny
Melissa McCue-McGrath
Professional dog trainer and behavior consultant; author
Victoria Stilwell Academy; author of Misadventures of the World's Okayest Dog Trainer
Episode: Can pet dogs sniff out an invasive species? with Melissa McCue-McGrath
Jeff Millman
Dog trainer and author, Academy for Dog Trainers alumnus
Independent dog training practice
Episode: How to help your dog behave with guests with Jeff Millman

Hosts

Zazie Todd
Host of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation; Companion Animal Psychology author/creator; focused on humane, science-informed pet care
Kristi Benson
Co-host and dog trainer; anthropologist; frequent contributor with emphasis on reward-based methods

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Solid information

    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 Podcasts
    5
    Tim_in_CA
    United States7 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Leonard7225
    United States3 years ago

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Audience wants more cat coverage; cats are underrepresented relative to dogs.
Guests consistently bring practical, expert insights that listeners can apply at home.
Solid information: science-based pet care made accessible to pet guardians.

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Love in Their Hearts and compassion for animals with Marc Bekoff, PhD
Q: What is the main message for readers, especially teens?
The core message is that everyone can make a difference for animals, encouraging proactive compassionate action and engagement through citizen science and Roots and Shoots-inspired projects.
Love in Their Hearts and compassion for animals with Marc Bekoff, PhD
Q: So how did the book come about?
Bekoff explains that Love in Their Hearts grew during revision of The Emotional Lives of Animals, aiming to be accessible to teens with more explanations and side essays, while maintaining scientific depth and engaging stories.
Setting standards in dog training and animal behaviour with Fiona Cooke of the ABTC
Q: What is ABTC currently working on?
ABTC is pursuing regulatory work with government departments, responding to consultations, and advancing recognition through UCAS, along with strategic planning for the organization's future impact.
Resource guarding in dogs: What to do about it with Jean Donaldson
Q: What is the value of warm-up in training around guarding behaviors?
Warm-up helps establish the dog's readiness and prevents escalations; it clarifies when a task should be performed and ensures the dog learns to handle guarding situations across contexts.
Resource guarding in dogs: What to do about it with Jean Donaldson
Q: When is it time to hire a dog trainer for resource guarding?
If there is any risk of harm (growling, snarling, snapping, biting), hire a competent trainer immediately and seek hands-on guidance; a smart, selective choice is crucial.

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