Ep 60: Could Your Doodle Be Happier? | Dr. Zazie Todd on Wag + Zoomies to Zen™ Book Club Insights

Could your Doodle be happier? 🐾 In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Zazie Todd, PhD , author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and founder of Companion Animal Psychology . Together we unpack the research on what truly makes dogs thrive. 📖 This conversation is extra special because Wag was the official Zoomies to Zen™ Book Club pick inside The Doodle Pro® Academy. Our community loved it, and Dr. Todd joined us live to answer members’ burning questions. Now you get to listen in, too. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ The #1 mistake well-meaning dog parents make when trying to make their pup happy ✔️ Why positive reinforcement is the key to training success (and what science says about punishment) ✔️ How to tell if your dog is genuinely happy—and what to do if they’re not ✔️ The critical puppy socialization window most people miss (and how to do it right!) ✔️ Why adolescence is a challenging (but normal) phase in your Doodle’s development 🐶 Want a sneak peek? We discuss why dogs NEED rewards (yes, even food rewards!), how to fade them out thoughtfully, and which treats science shows dogs will run fastest to earn. 📚 Get Dr. Zazie Todd’s book, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy 📘 Want Doodle-specific daily routines that reduce chaos and build happiness? Grab my book Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™ , now a #1 Amazon Bestseller → DoodleBlueprint.com 🎧 Hit play and discover the science of a truly happy Doodle! 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!