The Empathetic Trainer
Welcome to "The Empathetic Trainer," the podcast that explores the power of empathetic animal training.
Animals just want to be heard. This is an emerging trend among trainers, veterinarians, pet professionals and animal lovers just like yourself. Join us as we learn the challenges our guests faced, as they grew their understanding and connection with the animals in their lives.
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Listening Is Noticing — Amelia Thomas (S4 · E27)
Listening Is Noticing — Amelia Thomas (S4 · E27)
What are animals trying to say?
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Rachel Windchaser - Remembering Who We are Through Horses S3 E26
Rachel Windchaser - Remembering Who We are Through Horses S3 E26
Jessica Gonzales - Second Chances are Available and There is a Place in the World for You S3 E25
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
We are excited to share that we are adding a new feature to our podcast called ANIMAL CONNECTIONS! This is where we invite, you the listener, to share your story of a unique experience with your pet or other animal where you felt you made a connect…
About the Host
Barbara O'Brien has loved animals as long as she can remember. She eloped at 19 so she could have a horse, and started an animal actors agency at 22. After many years of working animals in front of the camera, she moved behind it and became a professional photographer for clients like Purina, Cargill, Novartis, Wahl and 3M. This led to her first book, DOGFACE, which was published by Random House Penguin in 2014. She also leads workshops helping people improve their connection with the animals in their lives.
She has four sons and lives on a farm in rural Wisconsin and is happy to report, she is still married to the same man, and still has horses.