Zazie Todd PhD
@zazietodd.bsky.social
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/
Pinned
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
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
Just blissful , isn't it ? Thank you to Sara Mills on Facebook for this morning's rather peaceful #FoxOfTheDay
January 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Just blissful , isn't it ? Thank you to Sara Mills on Facebook for this morning's rather peaceful #FoxOfTheDay
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
The "Milwaukee protocol" got a lot of attention based on successful treatment of a girl with rabies in 2004.
Unfortunately, success hasn't seemed to have repeatable, despite numerous attempts.
Do we keep trying a protocol on the basis of "it can't hurt" or...
1/n
Unfortunately, success hasn't seemed to have repeatable, despite numerous attempts.
Do we keep trying a protocol on the basis of "it can't hurt" or...
1/n
January 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
The "Milwaukee protocol" got a lot of attention based on successful treatment of a girl with rabies in 2004.
Unfortunately, success hasn't seemed to have repeatable, despite numerous attempts.
Do we keep trying a protocol on the basis of "it can't hurt" or...
1/n
Unfortunately, success hasn't seemed to have repeatable, despite numerous attempts.
Do we keep trying a protocol on the basis of "it can't hurt" or...
1/n
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
And you could say "that's just a 10-year average, and doesn't actually answer whether things are getting safer in Vancouver."
Except they are.
Traffic related fatalities have been on a downward trend for decades, and since 2011 they've gone down fastest for pedestrians and cyclists.
Except they are.
Traffic related fatalities have been on a downward trend for decades, and since 2011 they've gone down fastest for pedestrians and cyclists.
January 12, 2026 at 7:12 PM
And you could say "that's just a 10-year average, and doesn't actually answer whether things are getting safer in Vancouver."
Except they are.
Traffic related fatalities have been on a downward trend for decades, and since 2011 they've gone down fastest for pedestrians and cyclists.
Except they are.
Traffic related fatalities have been on a downward trend for decades, and since 2011 they've gone down fastest for pedestrians and cyclists.
My friend recorded 5 inches of rain in about 12 hours overnight in east #MapleRidge #BCStorm
January 12, 2026 at 7:21 PM
My friend recorded 5 inches of rain in about 12 hours overnight in east #MapleRidge #BCStorm
The Canine and Feline Science Winter Webinar series starts tomorrow with Dog parenting styles, a look at the science of parenting styles and how it can help us understand the human-dog relationship. 3 x 1hr, CEUS available. www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/11/the-...
January 12, 2026 at 4:46 PM
The Canine and Feline Science Winter Webinar series starts tomorrow with Dog parenting styles, a look at the science of parenting styles and how it can help us understand the human-dog relationship. 3 x 1hr, CEUS available. www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/11/the-...
This is a nice story www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
A new start after 60: I adopted a Guide Dog mum – and found true love, community and confidence
After her husband died suddenly, and her children left home, teacher Helen Smith started to question everything in her life. Then a radio programme about a shortage of Guide Dogs gave her an idea
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:28 PM
This is a nice story www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
Everyone! Look at this! It’s time for a minute of nature therapy - yes I know the world has gone mad and crazy but look here everyone - you need a little break for your mental health! Let’s look at these bald eagles in Delta BC 🇨🇦🦅 Friday 9 January 2026
youtube.com/shorts/kEhRU...
youtube.com/shorts/kEhRU...
Bald eagles Delta BC 🇨🇦🦅 Fri 9 Jan 2026
YouTube video by Pacificnorthwestkate
youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Everyone! Look at this! It’s time for a minute of nature therapy - yes I know the world has gone mad and crazy but look here everyone - you need a little break for your mental health! Let’s look at these bald eagles in Delta BC 🇨🇦🦅 Friday 9 January 2026
youtube.com/shorts/kEhRU...
youtube.com/shorts/kEhRU...
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
A sure sign that my cat has been up to no good is when she spots me coming towards her and immediately tries a bit too hard to act casual.
www.tom-cox.com/at-home-with...
www.tom-cox.com/at-home-with...
January 10, 2026 at 8:21 AM
A sure sign that my cat has been up to no good is when she spots me coming towards her and immediately tries a bit too hard to act casual.
www.tom-cox.com/at-home-with...
www.tom-cox.com/at-home-with...
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
A big opportunity for researchers thinking about what’s next. Dalhousie University is recruiting up to 30 tenure and tenure-track faculty supported by the Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative. Strong support, big ambition.
Apply by Jan 23: buff.ly/tfhDaUS
Apply by Jan 23: buff.ly/tfhDaUS
January 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
A big opportunity for researchers thinking about what’s next. Dalhousie University is recruiting up to 30 tenure and tenure-track faculty supported by the Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative. Strong support, big ambition.
Apply by Jan 23: buff.ly/tfhDaUS
Apply by Jan 23: buff.ly/tfhDaUS
Bark! was on #CoronationStreet again!! Every time there's a scene in the cafe I get hopeful. This time you can even read my name!
January 10, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Bark! was on #CoronationStreet again!! Every time there's a scene in the cafe I get hopeful. This time you can even read my name!
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
Random factoid:
Reminder that the University of Victoria (@uvic.ca) host the world's largest Transgender Archives, and it's all digitized for your online use around the world.
Trans rights are human rights.
Reminder that the University of Victoria (@uvic.ca) host the world's largest Transgender Archives, and it's all digitized for your online use around the world.
Trans rights are human rights.
Transgender Archives - University of Victoria
The Transgender Archives at the University of Victoria Libraries is committed to the preservation of the history of pioneering activists, community leaders, and researchers who have contributed to the...
www.uvic.ca
January 9, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Random factoid:
Reminder that the University of Victoria (@uvic.ca) host the world's largest Transgender Archives, and it's all digitized for your online use around the world.
Trans rights are human rights.
Reminder that the University of Victoria (@uvic.ca) host the world's largest Transgender Archives, and it's all digitized for your online use around the world.
Trans rights are human rights.
Apropos of an earlier conversation, I was remembering the outhouses of my childhood: cold, dusty, and full of big spiders. I preferred the ones with plumbing.
January 10, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Apropos of an earlier conversation, I was remembering the outhouses of my childhood: cold, dusty, and full of big spiders. I preferred the ones with plumbing.
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
#TridayFriday pupdate on our hoppy senior foster #Sheltie Wes: we’re happy to share that Wes has found a permanent foster home with the same family who is fostering our senior Noche! 🖤🤎🤍
Wes was happy to join in on Noche’s birthday party though his treat 🧁expectations are high now. 😁
Wes was happy to join in on Noche’s birthday party though his treat 🧁expectations are high now. 😁
January 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
#TridayFriday pupdate on our hoppy senior foster #Sheltie Wes: we’re happy to share that Wes has found a permanent foster home with the same family who is fostering our senior Noche! 🖤🤎🤍
Wes was happy to join in on Noche’s birthday party though his treat 🧁expectations are high now. 😁
Wes was happy to join in on Noche’s birthday party though his treat 🧁expectations are high now. 😁
When dogs have separation anxiety, they are struggling and their guardians are struggling. We talked to sepanx expert Malena DeMartini to find out what helps. www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2026/01/sepa...
January 9, 2026 at 8:56 PM
When dogs have separation anxiety, they are struggling and their guardians are struggling. We talked to sepanx expert Malena DeMartini to find out what helps. www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2026/01/sepa...
“The rescue and the care system is this patchwork of people mostly doing it out of their homes because they see that there’s nobody there for them.” www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
Eastern Ontario parrot rescue launches pilot project to address growing crisis
Parrots are one of the most popular pets in Canada, but animal rescues say there aren’t enough resources to support the birds that can often outlive their owners.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 9, 2026 at 7:50 PM
“The rescue and the care system is this patchwork of people mostly doing it out of their homes because they see that there’s nobody there for them.” www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
OK the cute killed me.... 💀
Adult black-footed cats only weigh around four pounds when fully grown! This means kittens are only a few ounces at birth 😻
January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
OK the cute killed me.... 💀
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
The Science of Pricing: Math, Psychology, and Revenue Strategy for Dog Trainers
⏰January 9, 2026/12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (ET)
HURRY! Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Claim the Exact Formula for Charging What You’re Worth—and Getting Clients to Say, "Yes."
#dogtrainingbusiness
⏰January 9, 2026/12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (ET)
HURRY! Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Claim the Exact Formula for Charging What You’re Worth—and Getting Clients to Say, "Yes."
#dogtrainingbusiness
January 7, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The Science of Pricing: Math, Psychology, and Revenue Strategy for Dog Trainers
⏰January 9, 2026/12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (ET)
HURRY! Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Claim the Exact Formula for Charging What You’re Worth—and Getting Clients to Say, "Yes."
#dogtrainingbusiness
⏰January 9, 2026/12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (ET)
HURRY! Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Claim the Exact Formula for Charging What You’re Worth—and Getting Clients to Say, "Yes."
#dogtrainingbusiness
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
“The western US is in a snow drought, and storms have been making it worse” theconversation.com/the-western-... - @us.theconversation.com
#AtmosphericRiver #Drought #Hydrology #SnowDrought #USwx #Water
#AtmosphericRiver #Drought #Hydrology #SnowDrought #USwx #Water
The western US is in a snow drought, and storms have been making it worse
A major atmospheric river brought record precipitation to the Pacific Northwest, yet the snow and water supply still suffered. It’s a growing problem.
theconversation.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:11 PM
“The western US is in a snow drought, and storms have been making it worse” theconversation.com/the-western-... - @us.theconversation.com
#AtmosphericRiver #Drought #Hydrology #SnowDrought #USwx #Water
#AtmosphericRiver #Drought #Hydrology #SnowDrought #USwx #Water
Bark! was on Coronation Street again! Episode 11749 #CoronationStreet
January 8, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Bark! was on Coronation Street again! Episode 11749 #CoronationStreet
The Canine and Feline Science Winter Webinar Series starts next week and gives you the chance to learn more about dogs and/or cats from an evidence-based perspective. Details here: www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/11/the-...
The Canine and Feline Science Winter Webinar Series
A unique opportunity to learn more about dog and cat behaviour with these evidence-based sets of webinars.
www.companionanimalpsychology.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:29 PM
The Canine and Feline Science Winter Webinar Series starts next week and gives you the chance to learn more about dogs and/or cats from an evidence-based perspective. Details here: www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/11/the-...
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
In 2026 I'm picking one Canadian musician a week to go deep into the back catalogue of, to hopefully reset some of my streaming algorithms and discover (or rediscover) some gems. By the end of the year I'll have 50 Canadian artists to love!
I'll thread each week here with my favourite song. ✨🎶
I'll thread each week here with my favourite song. ✨🎶
January 7, 2026 at 4:42 PM
In 2026 I'm picking one Canadian musician a week to go deep into the back catalogue of, to hopefully reset some of my streaming algorithms and discover (or rediscover) some gems. By the end of the year I'll have 50 Canadian artists to love!
I'll thread each week here with my favourite song. ✨🎶
I'll thread each week here with my favourite song. ✨🎶
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
The deadline to submit proposals for the 2026 EveryCat Health Foundation SPRING Grant Cycle is JANUARY 9th, 2026.
Complete submission information can be found at everycat.org/the-latest/g...
Spring 2026 grant awards will be announced in May of 2026.
Complete submission information can be found at everycat.org/the-latest/g...
Spring 2026 grant awards will be announced in May of 2026.
Open Request for Proposals (RFP) - EveryCat Health Foundation
View current opportunities to submit health research proposals for EveryCat Health Foundation grants. Find details, eligibility and applications for each open proposal.
everycat.org
December 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The deadline to submit proposals for the 2026 EveryCat Health Foundation SPRING Grant Cycle is JANUARY 9th, 2026.
Complete submission information can be found at everycat.org/the-latest/g...
Spring 2026 grant awards will be announced in May of 2026.
Complete submission information can be found at everycat.org/the-latest/g...
Spring 2026 grant awards will be announced in May of 2026.
Reposted by Zazie Todd PhD
The City of Vancouver continues to provide real-time text updates about council meetings exclusively on a website that produces mass amounts of deepfake non-consensual sexualized images of minors
This is harm. Time for serious people to get serious about it.
"Grok Is Generating About ‘One Nonconsensual Sexualized Image Per Minute’. Regulators around the world are looking into Elon Musk’s xAI after its chatbot began ‘undressing’ celebrities and underage children at the request of users." www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The City of Vancouver continues to provide real-time text updates about council meetings exclusively on a website that produces mass amounts of deepfake non-consensual sexualized images of minors