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 • 62 episodes

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal Psychology

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How to evaluate the scientific research on dogs and cats: A guide

New research on dogs and cats helps us to understand them better and give them better lives. But how do we know if the research is any good, and what about our feelings about the results? Zazie and Kristi chat about how to evaluate the science....

June 23, 2026 • Episode 61 • 34:58

Resource guarding in dogs: What to do about it with Jean Donaldson

Jean Donaldson has just published a new edition of her book Mine! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs. If you have a dog who guards food, objects, people, or locations, you need this book! Jean joins Zazie and Kristi to disc...

June 09, 2026 • Episode 60 • 25:32

Why children should Ask the Dog if they want to be petted with Steve Dale

Kids are routinely taught to ask a dog's owner before petting the dog. Today, radio host Steve Dale joins us to talk about how they should also find out if the dog wants to be petted or not. We learn about Steve's new children's book, Ask the D...

May 26, 2026 • Episode 59 • 44:07

Dogs and cats, breeds and behaviour: Quick questions

Zazie and Kristi ask each other rapid fire questions about dogs and cats, breeds and behaviour. But in this game of this or that, we also discuss the answers, illuminating ideas about training and enrichment. By the end of the show, you'll know...

May 12, 2026 • Episode 58 • 47:37

Why we should love the beasties with Dr. Jo Wimpenny

Zazie and Kristi chat with Dr. Jo Wimpenny, author of Beauty of the Beasts, to learn more about wasps, mosquitoes, vultures, sharks, and other unloved animals.We talk about:-why Jo wanted to write about the beastiesh...

April 28, 2026 • Episode 57 • 37:02

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