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Zazie Todd PhD

@zazietodd.bsky.social

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Writer. Dog and cat behaviour and training. Award-winning author of Wag, Purr, Bark!. Blog: Companion Animal Psychology. Podcast: The Pawsitive Post in Conversation. Maple Ridge, BC, Canada. #Dogs #Cats #Books https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/

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Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · Nov 8

Hello new folk. I post mostly about dogs, cats, books, and kind, humane training methods. This is my dog Pepper with my new book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog. This is my blog, with links to my podcast: www.companionanimalpsychology.com/p/home.html

A senior Shih Tzu wearing a bandana poses indoors next to a copy of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog by Zazie Todd. The book cover is blue with a cute Chihuahua. Pepper is a mix of black, grey, and white fur and he is looking happy because he knows he's about to get a treat.

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Global News @globalnews.ca · 18h

Between April and September, 108 people in Japan have been injured by bears, and five have been killed.

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Bear attacks 2 in Japan grocery store, ransacks sushi section - National | Globalnews.ca

Extra police patrols were deployed to busy commuter routes in the area where the grocery store attack occurred to ensure the safety of children on their way to school.

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Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · 18h

Me too!

Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · 18h

I enjoyed this piece about all the ladybirds in the UK www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Britain’s big, baffling ladybird glut: ‘My house is literally crawling with them’

These little spotted beetles are looking for a comfortable new home for the winter – and it could be yours

www.theguardian.com

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Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · 19h

Aww, thank you!

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Jocelyn Anderson Photography @jocelynanderson.bsky.social · 3d

A Pileated Woodpecker passing by overhead.

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

Aww, thank you!

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betsy cooley @betsycooley.bsky.social · 1d

Riley

#cats #tortie

Calico cat lying down and looking a little to her left. Brown bed, Riley is black, camel and white and has a pink nose and green eyes.

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

So pretty!

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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.

www.psychologytoday.com

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The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 3d

Free PPG Member Monthly Webinar: 'Canine Aggression Case Study with Dr. C. Calder & Dr. S. Emmons'
✔️This is an ON-DEMAND webinar. Register and watch any time! www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
✔️Grab your FREE webinar code before registering. The code can be found in your membership area.

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Billie Bloebaum @billie.bookstoreromanceday.org · 1d

go.bsky.app/9bTR428

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Billie Bloebaum @billie.bookstoreromanceday.org · 1d

I guess it's Prime Day(s) again, so here are some options if you'd rather not help Jeff Bezos grow even richer. 🧵

First, a couple of Starter Packs of Indie Bookstores to support. (If you are or know of an indie bookstore w/ a Bluesky account that's not listed, let me know.)
go.bsky.app/DZdrHhm

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Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · 2d

And you can also watch on Youtube youtu.be/zAZZdU4MaM0

How to get started in dog sports with Ayoka Bubar

YouTube video by Companion Animal Psychology

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Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · 2d

You can listen to The Pawsitive Post in Conversation wherever you get your podcasts www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/epis...

How to get started in dog sports with Ayoka Bubar - The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal Psychology

Dog sports are fun activities for you and your dog, but with so many to choose from, it can feel daunting to get started. We demystify dog sports with trainer Ayoka Bubar, a Rally Obedience judge who ...

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Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · 2d

If you think dog sports sound like a lot of fun but don't know where to get started, we've got you covered! Ayoka Bubar joined us to talk about why dog sports are good for you and your dog www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/10/how-...

How to Get Started in Dog Sports with Ayoka Bubar

Dog sports are great fun for you and your dog. We spoke to Ayoka Bubar about which sport(s) to pick and what you'll gain.

www.companionanimalpsychology.com

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Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · 2d

Marc Bekoff interviewed Victoria Shroff about the new edition of her book Canadian Animal Law www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anim...

Animal Law Is Evolving—But Not as Fast as It Should

An updated and highly revised edition of a well-regarded animal law textbook contains hundreds of pages of new content on farmed animals, companion animals, wild animals, and more.

www.psychologytoday.com

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Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · 2d

Gorgeous! Congratulations!!

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Alexander Chee @alexanderchee.bsky.social · 2d

The Italian edition of my first novel, translated by the wonderful Chiara Buffa, is available later this week, 10/10/25, from NN Editore in Milan. And this cover makes my old teen witch heart glad.

www.nneditore.it/libro/979125...

An illustration of a fox dressed in the ribcage of a human, the eyes white with death or transfiguration, surrounded by red and blue-green leaves. The image has a large San serif bold N superimposed, with the image clear inside the letter and faintly colored by a rust orange fade otherwise, the trademark of the house, NN Editore.

The text in white reads ALEXANDER CHEE
Edimburgo
NNE

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Junie The Golden Sheltie @rescuedgold.bsky.social · 2d

@mnsheltierescue.bsky.social it's Monday again and I was only able to get a half an M. That's all the effort I got today. Hehe

#dogsofbluesky #sheltie #sploot #mondaysucks

Junie splooted out on the floor with one back leg far out, and the other one pulled up.

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Elham Nourani @enourani.bsky.social · 3d

🦅PhD position 🦅 in my new group at @fbm-unil.bsky.social in Switzerland, studying how the social and resource landscapes shape the learning process for soaring flight. Deadline: Oct 30. Pls repost! career5.successfactors.eu/career?caree...

Golden eagle on the nest in Finland (by O. Karlin)

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BC SPCA @bcspca.bsky.social · 2d

📣 Calling all teachers and animal lovers!
BC SPCA school presentation bookings are now open 🐾

Our humane educators help students build empathy and meaningful connections with animals, people, and nature —virtually across B.C. or in person in select cities.

🔗 Book now: spca.bc.ca/programs-ser...

Humane Education Class Presentations

Class presentations How can animals, people and nature thrive together? A humane educator will guide your class through an educational, interactive session on how the BC SPCA makes a difference for an...

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Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to Victoria Shroff on the publication of the second edition of her book, Canadian Animal Law. An essential guide to how Canadian law protects animals.

The cover of Canadian Animal Law, 2nd edition, by V. Victoria Shroff, KC, with a foreword by The Hon Catherine Fraser, AOE, KC. The cover has 15 squares with photos of different animals including a cat, dog, bear, pig, cow, chicken, towhee, horse, and pigeon.

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🌈Dr. Franken Frizzle 🎃 @swilua.bsky.social · 2d

Now published in the International Journal for the Practice and Theory of Creative Writing: our research on YA Book covers, showing that book covers may be as powerful a driver of sales as author fame
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YA book covers: likability and sales

Book covers have been an important aspect of book selling for the 20th and 21st centuries. In order to provide Young Adult (YA) authors with data about YA book covers, we asked: what makes a cover ...

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Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · 2d

For those who are local-ish, I recommend the goodies from eF & Be when they come to a farmers market near you. My favourite is the Earl Grey mochi melon pan. www.efnbe.com

eF & Be Bakehouse | Japanese Bakery in Vancouver | YVR Prep, Still Creek Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada

www.efnbe.com

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 3d

The proposed bill would let:

* mail be searched without a warrant
* allow intelligence officials to cancel immigration documents
* give access to online activity without a warrant

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association worries it may violate charter rights

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Conservatives won't support Liberal border bill without major changes: Pierre Poilievre | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal Liberals must either heavily amend their border bill or introduce a new piece of proposed legislation if they want support to pass it into law.

www.cbc.ca

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