AnimalConcepts Reviews

Sabrina is a wonderful speaker, especially on this topic.

During her presentations, Sabrina Brando does not just give us the definition of the word “compassion”. She shows us through concrete examples and fascinating researches how to improve our well-being, that of our learners, our colleagues, our interlocutors. A seminar of public utility for any professional working with animals, human or non-human.

I was fascinated with Sabrinas experience, methods and way of thinking. She really wants the best for the animals and it's easy to understand the speaker, how to approach a better world together. One of her best qualities as a speaker/teacher, is the way she helps you understand. It's in such a humane way, she really cares about everyone and you can feel it. The atmosphere is relaxed and uplifiting. You'll find both small and bigger changes in thinking and problem solving, that helps you either as a pro and/or as a pet owner. Well, in general. I just loved Sabrina's lectures! She made a huge impact on my thinking, how I approach human clients of mine (dog training), now I do with more patience and sympathy. But also the training part was a great one!

Hands down, this conference was the best I have attended in my 25+ years of working with animals. I have followed Sabrina Brando for almost as long, and she delivered as always. The dept of her knowledge is amazing. Her compassion for animals and people who work with them is inspiring and thought-provoking. Few people can teach animal welfare like Sabrina Brando.

Sabrina Brando shared us her very extended experience in wildlife conservation, highlithing that every species is important, not only the most relevant. She teached us the significant message of doing something good for what we care every day.

I think this course was very interesting because it provided a detailed analysis of the animals welfare

I'm so pleased about the fact that Sabrina shared all her experiences and I really appreciated the description of the wallpaper about the atlas of human experience. What I like the most is the fact that she talked about coherence in zoos by promoting acts according to conservation's efforts. For example by promoting food or souvenir made in an ethical way. I think that's a really good point and zoos should think about it.

Thanks so much.

I got a lot out of the course, including being part of the PAWS platform, on which continuingly new information, webinars and podcasts are added. It tis a dynamic website. I missed practical exercises, for example a case put on and being analyzed. Or some questions to answer. It is a free and pure on own "drive" course. A lot of extra reading material was given, which were sometimes to much for me but it is good to have the references. Some is really basic information, especially on the veterinarian part. I personally believe the Veterinarians are having such a big task and doing things that the keepers/ senior keepers and curators need to do. But for sure a team effort and monitored by the veterinarians. Due to the very busy schedule of the vets team, things go slow, while I think if the keepers are being more trained on certain aspects, some pressure of the vet team is taken away and things will be better maintained and more consistent. The presentation style is good, although a bit monotone or repetitive word usage. I am happy to have done the course and be part of the PAWS platform. And I recommend to any keeper especially beginners.

A delightful and positive way to interact, connect with and learn from people concerned about animal welfare.