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The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyAuthor: Zazie Todd PhD and Kristi Benson CTC
The show about how to have a better relationship with your dog or cat. Get tips on dog training, dog behaviour, cat behaviour and training, learn about the science on dogs and cats, and find out which books we're reading (animal-related and more generally). Kind, humane, reward-based training methods only. Hosted by Zazie Todd PhD and Kristi Benson CTC of Companion Animal Psychology blog. Made in Canada. Language: en-ca Genres: Arts, Books, Kids & Family, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Far and Wild: Adventures of the Worldwide Vet with Dr Cliff Redford
Episode 69
Tuesday, 13 October, 2026
Leave us a voicemail!Dr. Cliff Redford, known as the “Worldwide Vet,” has been passionate about animals since childhood. He joined Zazie and Kristi to talk about his adventures and his new book, Far and Wild.We talked about:How Dr. Cliff started volunteering as a veterinarianDr. Cliff shared some of the stories from the book, including of a monkey that he helped in IndiaThe street cats of AthensOne-eyed JackHelping Ukrainians to take their pets with them when they fled at the start of Russia's war on UkraineWhat it's like working with a wide range of speciesWriting about veterinary procedures for a general audienceWhat he's learned about the human-animal relationshipThe book Dr. Cliff recommended is Cujo by Stephen KingDr. Cliff Redford, known as the “Worldwide Vet,” has been passionate about animals since childhood. After graduating from Ontario Veterinary College in 1998, he opened Wellington Veterinary Hospital in Markham, Ontario, where he still practices today. Beyond domestic pets, Dr. Cliff volunteers globally, treating wildlife and working with local animal rescues. Far and Wild: Adventures of the Worldwide Vet is just published and available wherever books are sold.The Far and Wild website: https://farandwild.ca/Dr. Cliff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcliffworldwidevet/Support the showAbout the co-hosts:Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of, and now on staff with, the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and has her PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She lives in beautiful northern British Columbia, where she helps dog guardians through online classes. She is also a northern anthropologist.Kristi Benson's website Facebook Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and has a column at Psychology Today. She lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, a dog and a cat. Instagram BlueSky
