These were the most popular books on this blog in 2022.
By Zazie Todd PhD
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I thought it would be fun to look at the books that were the most popular purchases by Companion Animal Psychology readers in 2022. (I’ve already shared the top posts of 2022).
Last year saw the publication of my second book, Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy, and as you’d expect (since this is my blog) both of my books Wag and Purr feature. I am so grateful to you for your support of these books!
There are some fantastic books in the top 10. The list includes a mix of new titles and old favourites. So without further ado…
The top 10 books on Companion Animal Psychology in 2022
1. Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy by Zazie Todd.
2. Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy by Zazie Todd.
3. The Cautious Canine–How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears by Patricia McConnell.
4. From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog From Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias by Marty Becker, Lisa Radosta, Wailani Sung, Mikkel Becker, edited by Kim Campbell Thornton.
5. Aesop’s Animals: The Science Behind the Fables by Jo Wimpenny.
Doggie Language: A Dog Lover’s Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend by Lili Chin.
7. Plenty in Life is Free: Reflections on Dogs, Training and Finding Grace by Kathy Sdao.
Chew This Journal: An Activity Book for You and Your Dog by Sassafras Lowrey.
9. Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs by Jean Donaldson.
Decoding Your Dog: Explaining Common Dog Behaviors and How to Prevent or Change Unwanted Ones by American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, Debra F. Horwitz.
The top Kindle books on Companion Animal Psychology in 2022
These are the top 5 books sold on Kindle in 2022. Only 5 because (at least here on this blog) fewer books are sold on Kindle.
1. Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy by Zazie Todd.
2. A Guide to Living With and Training a Fearful Dog by Debbie Jacobs.
3. The Cautious Canine–How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears by Patricia McConnell.
4. Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy by Zazie Todd.
5. From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog From Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias by Marty Becker, Lisa Radosta, Wailani Sung, Mikkel Becker, edited by Kim Campbell Thornton.
You can find all of these books in my Amazon store.
If you are looking for more reading suggestions, check out the books read by the Animal Book Club or featured in The Writer’s Pet, or my most recent reading list.
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