Right this moment I’m celebrating 13 years of writing about have pleased 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 picture of a stupendous cat in a window.
I really feel very fortunate to nonetheless be capable to write this weblog, and to have such a particular neighborhood round it of people that care so passionately concerning the welfare of canines and cats.
To be sincere, I discover it somewhat arduous to look again on the final 12 months, as a result of it’s six months since I misplaced my dad. After all, I nonetheless miss him terribly.
However there have been some actual highlights. I used to be so pleased to have a good time the publication of my third e book, Bark! The Science of Serving to Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Canine, in October.
Because it occurs, this e book is devoted to my dad and mom, and it means rather a lot that my dad was in a position to see this earlier than he handed.
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| Individuals inform me they love the tales about Pepper within the e book |
And, after all, there was Bark! Fest, the e book 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 standard) 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 virtually 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 fascinating and interesting individuals to speak with.
If you happen to missed it, you may watch the recording right here or hear right here.
Most (however not all) of the Bark! Fest recordings are out now and you may hear by way of The Pawsitive Publish in Dialog podcast or on my Youtube channel. The remaining recordings might be popping out over the subsequent couple of months.
If you happen to’d prefer to assist my work, you may grow to be a member or founding member of Companion Animal Psychology.
Or when you favor, you should purchase me a espresso.
An enormous thanks to everybody who has supported me over the previous 12 months.
Completely happy thirteenth anniversary!
