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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Horses, Trauma & Healing — “Horses Notice What We Hide” with Toni Mattson S4 E32
Horses, Trauma & Healing — “Horses Notice What We Hide” with Toni Mattson S4 E32
It's Not The Spook, It's What Happens Next - Christine Beattie - S4 E31
It's Not The Spook, It's What Happens Next - Christine Beattie - S4 E31
Understanding Dogs In a Human World - Heather Mishefske -S4 E30
Understanding Dogs in a Human World - Heather Mishefske S4 E 29
Every Horse is a Soul in a Non Human Body - Gabi Neurohr - S4 E29
Every Horse is a Soul in a Non Human Body - Gabi Neurohr - S4 E29
Find a Dog That is Going to Make You Happy - Denise Fenzi - S4 E28
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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.