Ep 44: Happiness Unleashed: Dr. Zazie Todd Reveals the Secrets to Happier Dogs & Stronger Bonds

What really makes dogs happy? 🐶 In this inspiring episode of The Doodle Pro® Podcast , I sit down with Dr. Zazie Todd , award-winning author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and founder of Companion Animal Psychology , to uncover the science of happiness in dogs. We talk about how acknowledging dogs’ emotions, using positive reinforcement training, and focusing on their welfare can lead to deeper, more joyful bonds. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✔️ The science of dog happiness and emotions ✔️ Why positive reinforcement training builds trust (and what to avoid) ✔️ How the Five Domains model of animal welfare shapes better training practices ✔️ Puppy socialization: when to start, what it should include, and why it matters ✔️ Practical tips on reward-based methods, sensitive stomachs, and outdoor training ✔️ Why consistency is the key to long-term success Dr. Todd also shares how socializing puppies in their sensitive period (7–8 weeks and beyond) helps prevent behavior issues and creates confident, friendly dogs for life. 🎧 Hit play now and learn how to build a stronger bond and a happier future with your dog — all through science-based, positive training. 🔗 Follow Dr. Todd: Companion Animal Psychology Searching for the perfect gift for yourself or a Doodle lover? 🎁🐾 The Relaxation Protocol for Distractable Doodles™ brings peace to pet parents and their energetic pups! This audio course adapts Dr. Karen Overall’s proven protocol just for Doodles, helping them settle and thrive. Treat yourself or surprise a Doodle parent with the gift of calm and a happier pup. Transform chaos into calm today!