Zazie Todd, PhD,  is an award-winning author and animal behaviour expert who got the world talking about happiness for dogs and cats. Her books are Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog; Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy; and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. Todd is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and also has a column at Psychology Today. Todd lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, a dog, and a cat. 

Kristi Benson  is an honours graduate of the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers, where she earned her Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC). She also has gained her PCBC-A credential from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She has recently moved to beautiful northern British Columbia, where she will continue to help dog guardians through online teaching and consultations. Kristi is on staff at the Academy for Dog Trainers, helping to shape the next generation of canine professionals. Kristi’s dogs are rescue sled dogs, mostly retired and thoroughly enjoying a good snooze in front of the woodstove.