Zazie Todd is the author of the critically acclaimed books Wag and Purr, and writes Companion Animal Psychology, an award-winning blog that shares the latest science about our animal companions and evidence-based ways to care for them. She has a PhD in Psychology, and is an honours graduate of the Academy for Dog Trainers, affiliate member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour, and adjunct professor at Canisius College.

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