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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · 1d

Stop everything & read this! ❤️🐾 #mustlovedogs #dogs #happydogs #goals

Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · 1d

My latest at @psychologytoday.com looks at 7 things to do to make your dog love you even more www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/fell...

7 Things to Do to Make Your Dog Love You Even More

As your dog's Very Important Person, interactions with you can make (or break) your dog's happiness. Here are 7 things to do to ensure your dog is as happy as possible.

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · 2d

To read! Toying With Behavioral Change: Encouraging Play With Cats @mikeldelgado.bsky.social @faunalytics.bsky.social faunalytics.org/toying-with-... #catbehavior #happycats

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Emily Tronetti, EdD 🌱 @emilytronetti.bsky.social · 6d

Join me and Andie Springirth of The Open Sanctuary Project on 10/22, 1:30–3:30 p.m. EST for a free Zoom workshop on nurturing farmed animal agency in sanctuary education. Includes a presentation, Q&A, and optional community reflection. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/3VocUtO
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Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · 6d

"Dressed in a bright orange lifejacket – and sometimes goggles – Eba perches atop Giles’s research boat, scanning the wind. When she catches a whiff of orca faeces, she raises her nose..." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Dogs and drones: how scientists are saving Washington’s endangered orcas

Experts are finding new and more humane ways to protect the last 74 southern resident killer whales

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 7d

Jane Goodall's work insisting, with evidence from her brilliant and tenacious fieldwork, that we were not so separate from animals, and they were much more like us than the Eurocentric theorists asserted, was so important.

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Anniversary! A helpful book! 💙🐾

Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · 7d

It's a year to the day since the publication of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog. Thanks to everyone who has written and told me what a difference it made to you and your dog :)

The cover of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog by Zazie Todd is blue with a cute but slightly worried looking Chihuahua.

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · 7d

I love that the Compassion Consortium is doing a sacred sendoff for Jane Goodall, and so quickly realized that people would want to gather to honor and remember her www.compassionconsortium.org/jane #animalchaplaincy #animalchaplains

A Sacred Sendoff for Jane Goodall

Join us Oct 4 for a Celebration of Jane's life. We'll talk about the critical ways she mingled science & spirituality, hear accounts from people who knew her, invite you to share how she impacted your...

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · 10d

Last pictures from Washington State Veterinary Medical Association’s Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference with the American Association of Veterinary Chaplains. & my favorite giveaway! #animalchaplain #PNWVC25

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · 11d

Day two of the Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference with the American Association of Veterinary Chaplains.

Shel Graves in front of a Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference banner with a dog mask and meow sign. Silly.

A book spotted at the conference The Vet at Noah’s Ark by Doug Mader.

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · 11d

Some favorite giveaways from exhibitors at the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association’s Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference.

Four animal, veterinarian themed stickers: Follow You Passion, But the Trazodone Makes Me Sleepy angry chihuahua, Vets Helping Pets wsahf.org, and paw prints.

An assortment of pens including from ASPCA, Veterinary Speciality Center, Adequan Canine, Animal Surgical and Orthopedic Center, and West Coast Pet Memorial.

A new product for cat training from Blue Buffalo, Tastefuls, squeeze tubes of puree (tuna, salmon, chicken). Will it be as beloved as churu though?

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · 12d

At the Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference with the American Association of Veterinary Chaplains.

Pacific Northwest veterinary conference badge Shel Graves UW-AAB, CTC

Shel Graves standing in front of the Washington state veterinary medical Association banner at the Pacific Northwest veterinary conference

Shel Graves standing in front of the Pacific Northwest veterinary conference banner

American Association of veterinary chaplain, spiritual care for the animal human bond Shel Graves standing next to the booth at the Pacific Northwest veterinary conference.

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · 23d

Vet check! Pain may be behind new behavior challenges. "...pain in pets often goes unrecognized because animals are very good at hiding pain, so we don’t always recognize that they’re suffering..." www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/pet-pain-wha... #PainAwarenessMonth #FearFreeTrainer #FearFree

Pet Pain: What You Don’t Know May Surprise You

Reading Time: 3 minutes Share onI hope you aren’t in pain as you read this. But if you are, you probably know that pain is one of the most common reasons we go to our doctors. Pain in humans is such a...

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · Sep 5

Canine Superpowers, a poem to guide walkies: "We stroll the grounds and stop at every tree./Their noses lead to every thing I see." — Michael Kleber-Diggs @mkdordiggsy.bsky.social in @orionmagazine.bsky.social orionmagazine.org/article/you-... #dogs #poetry #poems #sniffari #sniffwalks #villanelle

Pick Your Poem: 6 Poems to Transport You into the Natural World - Orion Magazine

Six poems from and for the natural world

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · Sep 1

The new pet policy: wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washi...

Pets | WSDOT

We are trialing an updated pet policy through February 2026. Dogs on leashes are now allowed in all passenger areas, except onboard food galleys. Other pets must be in a crate or carrier. Service anim...

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · Sep 1

Washington State 💚 Ferries 💚⛴️ is trialing a new pet policy -- dogs on leash allowed in all passenger areas (except food galleys). Yay! We took advantage for some dog adventure/local tourism. Walk on Mukilteo, great new smells at the Clinton beach. 💚🐾 #HappyDogs #WAferries #DogsofBlueSky #PawsUp

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · Aug 22

New blog post: Behind the scenes of "well-behaved" dogs. From puppy mill rescues to adventure dogs! 🐾🚣‍♀️
www.shelgravesanimal.com/post/time-an... #dogtraining #puppymillrescues #rescuedogs #positivereinforcementworks

Time and Dog Training Works: Puppy Mill Rescues Turned Adventure Dogs!

“What well-behaved dogs!” someone exclaimed as my pups sat relaxed beside me with soft eyes and open mouths on a dog-friendly patio. I was living the dream on a road trip with my pals. They were diggi...

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Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · Aug 12

Are cats actually easy pets? They would be better off if we paid more attention to what they need. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fell...

Are Cats Actually Easy Pets?

We think of cats as easy pets, but the more you put into your relationship with your kitty, the more you will get out.

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Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · Jul 31

It also tells us which educational certifications and credentials Canadian dog trainers have, and which methods they use--which is so important for dog welfare. I made a little video for this one too youtu.be/YtoQcEswv4w

Canadian dog trainers want regulation but a third are self-educated

YouTube video by Companion Animal Psychology

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Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · Jul 31

Some new research from UBC and the BC SPCA shows that most dog trainers in Canada would like regulation--but there are different opinions on how it should work. I wrote about it here www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/07/cana...

Canadian Dog Trainers Want Regulation but One Third are Self-Educated

Most dog trainers in Canada use reward-based training methods, but more work is needed before regulation becomes a realistic possibility.

www.companionanimalpsychology.com

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · Jul 26

Fabulous!

Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · Jul 25

Wild at Heart Dogs has put a brief and irritating history of women in animal welfare up on Instagram. I'm thrilled to get a mention! www.instagram.com/p/DMikORsza_...

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The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · Jul 18

In the newest Pets and Their People blog post, Don Hanson shares tips to help make every walk with your dog enjoyable...for both of you!
Read the post here:
www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
#dogs #walkingwithdogs #letthemsniff

Make Every Walk with Your Dog Fun for Both of You! - Pet Professional Guild

Walking the dog. Wikipedia describes dog walking as “…the act of a person walking with a dog, typically from the dog's residence and then returning.” Sadly,

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · Jul 24

A lovely list of animal welfare heroes via @humaneworldorg.bsky.social incl. one of mine, Sarah Bowen, chaplain to animals and people who love them, contributed by fellow #animalchaplain Jen Tucker of Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania #animalwelfare #humaneworld www.compassionconsortium.org/act

Spilling the kibble: Who’s your animal welfare hero?

Our field is filled with unsung heroes. Some are leaders; some work quietly in the background. Dedicated to creating a kinder world for animals and people, they spark a ripple effect that grows our ra...

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · Jul 22

Fear Free Vet Visits: Enjoyable vet visits for dogs and cats with less fear, stress, and anxiety for all www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/kit/fear-fre... #happydogs #happycats #fearfree #fearfreehappyhomes

Fear Free Vet Visits

Reading Time: < 1 minutes Share onHave you ever dreaded going to the vet, knowing that your pet is going to be stressed out or not behave as well as you would like? Good news! With Fear Free, it’s pos...

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · Jul 19

Dog Trainer Reviews Superman: Why I Loved Krypto's "Behavioral Issues" www.shelgravesanimal.com/post/dog-tra...

Dog Trainer Reviews Superman: Why I Loved Krypto's "Behavioral Issues"

Although I was drawn in from the beginning by the appearance of Krypto, it was the very end of the Superman movie that made me love it. Krypto's last scene and Superman's comment explaining the root o...

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Shel Graves Animal (she/they) @shelgraves.bsky.social · Jul 18

Aw, Krypto is based on the director James Gunn's rescue dog Ozu and helped shape the film. I loved the explanation of why Krypto (a foster dog) has "behavioral issues" --that line and scene was delightful.

Krypto: The real-life inspiration behind Superman’s canine | CNN

Man’s best (super)friend has prime placement in the new “Superman” movie, and the pooch’s path to the cinematic spotlight may be worth a movie itself.

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