The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal Psychology
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 Canada.
Podcasting since 2023 • 42 episodes
The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal Psychology
Latest Episodes
Harmonious multidog households: How to prevent (and stop) fights
The benefits of having more than one dog and what you should do to ensure everyone gets along. We talk about:How having another dog in the home can be beneficial for a dogHow it can cause issuesDisagreements betwee...
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Episode 41
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33:53
Teenage dogs (and what to do about them) with Tina Spring
Content warning: Suicidal ideation comes up in this conversation. Help is available. In Canada or the US, call or text 988 for the suicide crisis helpline. In the UK, the Samaritans are on 116 123. When a cute puppy turns into a ter...
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Episode 40
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52:55
How to help your reactive or fearful dog
If a dog is reactive, fearful, or anxious, often the dog is struggling--and so is their person. We share tips to help you to help your fearful dog, from the first chapter of Zazie's book Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Re...
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Episode 39
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39:05
Training dogs, lizards, and sea lions with Dr. Adrian Walton
What's a veterinarian's view on dog training methods? And if your pet is terrified of going to the vet, how can they help? We find out from an amazing veterinarian, Dr. Adrian Walton of Dewdney Animal Hospital in Maple Ridge, BC.We talke...
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Episode 38
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36:48
Writers on what brings them hope for the human-animal relationship (bonus)
Writers talk about what brings them hope for the human-dog, human-cat, and human-animal bond.This is a bonus episode featuring Patricia McConnell PhD, Jean Donaldson, Marc Bekoff PhD, and all of the writers who took part in Bark! Fest, t...
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Episode 37
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25:38
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