[ad_1] I’ve got two new interviews to share with you about anxious and fearful dogs. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. An interview with Zazie Todd on Psychology Today Marc Bekoff, PhD, interviewed me about Bark! on […]
Lake County News,California – Clearlake Animal Control: ‘Nemo’ and the dogs
[ad_1] “Nemo.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Clearlake Animal Control has more new dogs in the shelter this week in need of new homes. The shelter has 40 adoptable dogs listed on its website. This week’s dogs include “Nemo,” a male Chihuahua mix with a short white coat. The shelter is […]
How one dog’s tragic plight led to the Animal Welfare Act
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Pepper was a beloved dalmatian living on a family’s farm in Pennsylvania until June 1965, when she suddenly vanished. Her family spent days and days searching for her, thinking she may have been hit by a car, which would have already been a heartbreaking loss. Instead, her fate […]
The American Kennel Club is actively obstructing stronger protections for dogs
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The American Kennel Club turns 140 years old this week. Its tagline is “For the love of all things dog.” Nothing could be more misleading. Although it tries to pass itself off in the U.S. Congress and elsewhere as an authority on animal welfare, the organization is a […]
Upcoming Events with Zazie Todd PhD about Fearful and Anxious Dogs in Fall 2024
[ad_1] A literary festival, a book launch, an online talk, and webinars about fearful dogs. Come and celebrate the launch of Zazie Todd’s new book Bark!, learn more about helping fearful dogs, and arrange a book talk for your local or online group. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which […]
Animal shelter break-in
[ad_1] HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – The Huntington-Cabell-Wayne Animal Control shelter was broken into on Friday. The shelter said this was not the first time. Lori Arbogast works at the shelter and said everything was locked up tight when she left for the night before, but a co-worker noticed something out of the normal in the […]
Bark! Fest Fearful and Anxious Dogs: Zazie Todd PhD
[ad_1] Get some practical tips from award-winning author Zazie Todd’s third book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog. By Zazie Todd PhD Fearful and Anxious Dogs: Zazie Todd PhD Zazie Todd is at the forefront of the move towards positive animal welfare and kind, humane dog training methods. Her third […]
Bigger dogs welcome as Oyster Bay plans animal shelter upgrades
[ad_1] The kennels at the Oyster Bay Animal Shelter in Syosset are nearly four decades old. There aren’t enough large kennels to house the big dogs that are being dropped off more and more frequently. The aging heating and cooling system is breaking down. But upgrades are on the way as the town plans to spend about $1.1 million on major renovations: Larger kennels for […]
Incidental Learning in Dogs – Oh My Dog!
[ad_1] Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? You’re heading out to a restaurant to meet some friends. You’re on the phone with your mom talking over the plans and you accidentally say, “We’re going to grab dinner.” At the word “dinner,” your dog leaps to her feet and runs into the kitchen to await […]
Bark! Fest Dogs, Trauma, and Both Ends of the Leash: Patricia B. McConnell PhD
[ad_1] Internationally-renowned applied animal behaviourist Patricia B. McConnell PhD in conversation about dog behaviour, trauma, and her much-loved books. By Zazie Todd PhD Dogs, Trauma, and Both Ends of the Leash: Patricia B. McConnell PhD Patricia B. McConnell PhD is an internationally-renowned applied animal behaviourist who has dedicated her life to improving the relationship between […]