Bright Horse & Hound
🎙️ Bright Horse & Hound
I’m Barbara J. Hardman, a Clinical Animal Behaviourist with a BSc in Zoology (Hons) and an MSc in Equine Science (Distinction). I’ve published research in equine behaviour and spent years in clinical research and pharmaceuticals before setting up my own practice.
The Bright Horse & Hound Podcast is where I share bite-sized episodes on canine and equine behaviour. Each one links back to my written blogs, offering accessible insights into the science and background of behaviour.
This is very much a labour of love, a way to bring together my academic background, practical experience, and passion for animals. Whether you’re an owner, student, or simply curious about behaviour, I hope you’ll find these episodes informative, fun, and full of answers to some of the questions you may have about your horse or hound.
Episodes
9 episodes
Growling Is One of the Most Misunderstood Behaviours in Dogs
Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthound.ie/blog/growling/This podscast explores why dogs growl, what it really means, and why punishing it can make behavio...
Quick Wins, Not Quick Fixes.
Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthorse.ie/blog/quickwin/This podscast explores why wanting a quick fix in dog and horse behaviour is completely normal and rooted in psychology, not laziness. We look at motivati...
Beyond Tradition, What is Fox Hunting, Animal Welfare, and Public Interest in Ireland?
In this episode, Clinical Animal Behaviourist Barbara Hardman responds to a publicly circulated Instagram video advocating against the proposed ban on fox hunting in Ireland. https://www.instagram.com/antler_challenge?igsh=MW...
The Root Causes of Aggression in Dogs
Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthound.ie/blog/dogaggression/Exploring the behavioural, Environmental, and Psychological Factors Behind Canine Aggression and How to Address Them
When Dogs Are Not Listening To You
Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthound.ie/blog/communicationandcompassion/What most people call obedience training is actually about learning how to communicate effectively with your dog. And the best part abou...
Could Your dog's Behavioural Changes Be a Sign of a Medical Problem?
Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthound.ie/blog/behaviourmedical/ Have you noticed sudden changes in your dog or cat’s behaviour that seem unusual or unexpected? Maybe your dog has become unusually aggressi...
How to Keep Your Dog Active and Happy Indoors This Christmas
Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthound.ie/blog/christmas/WinterWoofs: The Challenges of Winter for Dogs
Overcoming your Horses Fears with Desensitisation
Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthound.ie/blog/overcomingfears/ Horses are naturally wary creatures. As prey animals, their survival instincts are finely tuned to detect and react to potential threats.
Understanding How Horses Learn, the Language of Horse Training
Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthorse.ie/blog/language/Training a horse is more than just teaching commands; it is about building a partnership rooted in mutual understanding and trustVoice note your...