Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy
As seen in The New York Times, People, SLATE, Psychology Today "[A] must-have guide to improving your dog's life."--Modern Dog Magazine Whether you are training a new puppy, considering adopting a dog, researching dog breeds, or simply curious about your own dog's happiness and behavior, Wag has all the answers-and then some. Respected dog trainer and social psychologist, Zazie Todd, demystifies the inner life of canines and shares recommendations from leading veterinarians, researchers, and trainers to help you cultivate a rewarding and respectful relationship with your dog-which offers many benefits for you, your family, and your four-legged friend. Inside this engaging, practical book, readers will find:
- A Check List for a Happy Dog
- Enrichment exercises
- How to socialize and train a new puppy
- How to reduce fear and anxiety in dogs
- Tips for visiting the vet
- Information on aging dogs
- Expert interviews with vets and psychologists
- And so much more!
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"The author's evidence-based analysis simplifies the science and reduces essential elements into practical, replicable activities geared toward enriching a dog's life."
--Library Journal, STARRED Review
"Dog owners and those considering becoming one should appreciate Todd's substantial insight into how dogs and humans relate to one another"
--Publishers Weekly
"Zazie Todd does dogs the immeasurably good favor of taking their happiness seriously. Todd is dialed in to the science of dogs and a thoughtful trainer of dogs. Everything she writes about, you want to know. Wag is a welcome addition to the books geared to helping you help your dog."
--Alexandra Horowitz, author of Our Dogs, Ourselves: The Story of a Singular Bond and the New York Times bestseller Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know
"[Cutting-edge] science can be hard to get your head around. So thank you Zazie Todd for sorting through it all, making it relevant, and keeping it simple. This is a book your dog will want you to read."
--Dr. Mark Evans, former RSPCA vet and TV presenter
"Wag will become a benchmark for the way that dogs need to be cared for: as sentient creatures experiencing emotions, just like us. This is a real achievement and it will make a big difference to the lives of dogs and people."
--Dr. Pete Wedderburn, veterinarian and author
"This book is a true gift to dogs everywhere."
--Lori Nanan, Lorinanan.com
"A must-have summer read ... Valuable tips interspersed with plenty of personal anecdotes make this an engaging read and one your happy pup will thank you for."
--Helijet In Flight Magazine
"Wag is a must-read for all dog lovers. An amazing, well-written book that makes canine science easy to understand and apply in a useful manner to improve dogs' lives and the relationship we have with them. The anecdotes about Dr. Todd's dogs are the highlight of the book."
--Dr. Wailani Sung, board-certified veterinary behaviorist, San Francisco SPCA
"Fortunately for all of us, Dr. Zazie Todd has written a delightful, compact, evidence-based guide to building better partnerships with our dogs and sending more joy their way."
--Bronwen Dickey, author of Pit Bull: The Battle over an American Icon
"Dog lovers will find this book fascinating, and their pets will be delighted their owners have read it."
--Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It's So Hard To Think Straight About Animals.
"Well-written and packed with great advice, this book could fundamentally change the relationship between you and your dog."
--David Grimm, author of Citizen Canine: Our Evolving Relationship with Cats and Dogs
"Using the latest canine science, Zazie Todd gives us a clear and compassionate guide to bringing out the best in your dog."
--Gregory Berns, New York Times-bestselling author of How Dogs Love Us
"In reading this book, you will truly benefit from Zazie's impeccable research, sound knowledge and immense love of dogs."
--Pam Johnson-Bennett, best-selling author ofThink Like a Cat
