Immediately I’m celebrating 13 years of writing about how one can have completely happy canines and cats, aided by science.
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The image of a thirteenth anniversary is lace, in order that’s why I selected this photograph of a lovely cat in a window.
I really feel very fortunate to nonetheless have the ability to write this weblog, and to have such a particular group round it of people that care so passionately in regards to the welfare of canines and cats.
To be sincere, I discover it somewhat arduous to look again on the final yr, as a result of it’s six months since I misplaced my dad. In fact, I nonetheless miss him terribly.
However there have been some actual highlights. I used to be so completely happy to have a good time the publication of my third ebook, Bark! The Science of Serving to Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Canine, in October.
Because it occurs, this ebook is devoted to my mother and father, and it means loads that my dad was capable of see this earlier than he handed.
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| Individuals inform me they love the tales about Pepper within the ebook |
And, after all, there was Bark! Fest, the ebook pageant for animal lovers. I used to be delighted that so many unimaginable authors got here and shared their books with us. It was a heart-warming (and common) occasion. Greater than 1600 individuals signed up, some occasions reached capability at 500 individuals—and a few particular folks got here to each single occasion (or nearly each one).
I used to be particularly honoured that Marc Bekoff, PhD, and Cat Warren each agreed to be on a panel with me. I really like their writing, and I really like the empathy that suffuses their work—and they’re each additionally such attention-grabbing and fascinating individuals to talk with.
When you missed it, you’ll be able to watch the recording right here or pay attention right here.
Most (however not all) of the Bark! Fest recordings are out now and you’ll pay attention through The Pawsitive Put up in Dialog podcast or on my Youtube channel. The remaining recordings shall be popping out over the following couple of months.
When you’d prefer to assist my work, you’ll be able to change into a member or founding member of Companion Animal Psychology.
Or in case you want, you should buy me a espresso.
An enormous thanks to everybody who has supported me over the previous yr.
Completely happy thirteenth anniversary!
