Your pets have so much to tell you. Are you ready to listen?
More Than Pets is a four-week online program to help you and your animal companions feel even closer and understand each other better—alongside a small group of others who get it.
“I came into More Than Pets really excited and curious! I never imagined how much my communication with my pets (and animals in general!) would grow throughout our program!” —Jess J. (pictured), person to Bub (pictured) and Silvie the cat
Can you relate to any of this?
You love your pets so much it hurts, but you don’t know what they want when they stare at you that way.
You’re doing your best to give them what they want and need, but you’re worried you’re missing something and want to feel more confident in caring for them.
Your friends roll their eyes when you try to psychoanalyze your animal companions, but you just want to know why they do the things they do.
You’re sick of hearing that your companion animals are “just pets,” because you know that they’re so much more—and you’re looking for others who get it.
You have this gut feeling that you’re soulmates or you’ve known each other in other lives, and you want help exploring that spiritual side of your relationship.
You feel like your animal companion(s) might’ve led you here.
If so, then More Than Pets might be for you.
During the four-week online group program, we’ll use animal communication, Reiki, guided exercises, reflection questions, and more to connect with our animals and understand them better.
My aim is to help you end up feeling even closer to them than when you started and offer you ideas, practices, and tools that you can incorporate into your everyday lives to continue nurturing your relationships.
Me and one of my clients, auggie. Photo: jenn welch
We’ll invite your animal companions in as partners.
Each time we gather for a virtual group session, you’ll hear directly from them—either through me or by communicating with them yourself.
I’ll share some helpful tips and tools that I’ve learned in my time as a professional animal communicator, but your most valuable takeaways will likely come from your own experiences with your animal companions during the program.
“I'm blown away by how unique and special our animals really are. It turns out, there is a deeper reason for them being part of our lives than just being our furry children we can cuddle with. [My cat] Patches has taught me so much about who I am, who I was and who I can become. She's become a support system for me, has changed my life in so many ways and is my ride or die.” —Jen L., person to Patches (both pictured)
We’ll focus on what’s most important to you.
What we explore will depend on your needs and desires, and we’ll remain flexible to whatever arises. (I tailor it to you and your pets!)
During the course of the program, we can cover anything from the practical to the profound, including:
Trusting your intuition with your pets
Exploring how you’re helping each other grow
Communicating with them in everyday life
Understanding what’s behind their challenging and puzzling behaviors
Helping them better understand you
Supporting their health and wellbeing
Continuing your relationship with them in spirit after they die
Both you and your animals will have the chance to share freely what’s in your hearts and minds.
No questions or topics are too small, big, or wild! Your curiosity and imagination will be honored and celebrated.
And we’ll do it in a small, supportive community.
Private sessions can be wonderful, but in my experience, something truly magical happens when we gather together to explore our relationships with our animals.
Maybe you’ve experienced something like it before: You begin to feel that you’re not alone in your struggles. You see that you share similar challenges, curiosities, and joys. You start to uncover new perspectives and possibilities. And maybe you even make some friends along the way!
“It felt great being part of a group who understands what you're experiencing or would like to experience when it comes to connecting with your animals.” —Jess J., person to Silvie (pictured) and Bub
Here are the program details:
More Than Pets runs for four weeks.
Group sessions for the Winter 2022 cohort will take place on four consecutive Sundays in February—Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27—from 2:30-4:30 pm ET (note the time zone please).
All group sessions will be held via Zoom and will be recorded and shared with you.
Additionally, you’ll receive digital support materials to review on your own time, including PDFs with tips and insights from my experiences as an animal communicator, reflection questions, and audio recordings of guided exercises to use whenever you want.
Everything will be yours to keep forever.
The Investment
I offer two payment options:
Two monthly installments of $175
($350 total)
Or save money with one full payment of $333.
Refund Policy: There will be no refunds given due to the nature of the program and limited spots available.
Ready to get started?
Then I invite you to fill out a short application.
This is just so we can make sure that the program is a good match for you and your animal companions.
Thank you for your interest. Applications are now closed.
You don’t have to pay anything to apply now, but if you decide to join the program after you’re accepted, then you'll need to make a payment to save your spot.
I’ll send you a response via email within a couple days, and I’ll fill the spots on a rolling basis until the program is full.
Meet your guide (me!)
me and lucy
I’m Olivia LaBarre (she/her/they/them): A professional animal communicator, Reiki master/teacher, certified Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist, writer, editor, and person to dogs Lucy and Milo.
As you’ve probably figured out by now, I believe our animal companions are so much more than pets. And I believe we share a spiritual connection that, when we cultivate it, can help us go to depths beyond our wildest imagination. Once we open to this possibility, our relationships can transform, and we can reach new levels of mutual understanding, healing, and support—something that we can explore even after they cross the rainbow bridge.
This is what I strive to help people and their animal companions do day after day through my private practice. And I’d be honored to do the same for you and yours if you choose to enroll in More Than Pets.
Me and milo
Wondering what it’s like to work with me?
Here’s what some previous program participants and clients have to say…
“More Than Pets was an awesome experience! Through Olivia's spaceholding, guided exercises and support—and through the camaraderie of our small group, I felt encouraged and inspired to connect more deeply with my animal friends. If you love your pets and are wanting more connection with them as well as an intimate group to share in your pet parent joys and struggles, I'd encourage you to join.” —Jess J. (pictured), person to Silvie and Bub (pictured)
“Having Olivia as my teacher was a gift…Olivia is a magical, kind, empathic, caring, loving woman who loves what she does and teaches it so brilliantly! I’m beyond grateful for this experience (my new journey) and for Olivia! ”
“I've learned to trust myself when it comes to communicating with my cat Patches. The program gave me great tools on how to strengthen my connection with her, and it's helped so much! Also…I went to the zoo during the program and was able to connect deeply with a lion, and it brought me to tears.” — Jen L., person to Patches (pictured)
“What Olivia does is really open up a whole new dimension to relationships with animals...I feel closer to my dog and got a lot of confirmation on things I wondered about...I recommend her to everyone with a pet they love.”
Your animal companions are waiting to guide you.
Will you let them?
lucy would love for you to join us!
Have more questions? Try browsing the faqs:
How much time will I need to invest in this program?
Each of the four weekly sessions will be about two hours long, but aside from that, it’s really up to you. I’ll give you supportive materials to read, reflection questions, and recordings of guided exercises, and you can engage with them as much or as little as you want to on your own time and at your own pace.
How long will I get to keep the program materials?
Everything you receive will be yours to keep for life.
Do my animal companions need to be with me for the group sessions?
We’ll be inviting your animals to communicate with us during the sessions, but they don’t need to be physically with you (although they’re more than welcome to be). We can even talk with your animals who are now in spirit, if you’d like.
What if I can’t make all of the group sessions?
Since much of the learning in this program is experiential, I’d love for you to make as many sessions as possible. But if you have to miss one it’s not a big deal. I’ll be recording all of the sessions and sharing them with the group. And with your consent, we can even invite your animal companion(s) to talk with us during the session if you’re not there, so you’ll still get to hear from them.
I have more than one animal companion. Is that okay?
Certainly. The more the merrier. We can explore your relationship with each of them.
Can I benefit from this if I’ve already had private sessions with you?
Definitely. I’ve found that our animal companions always have more to tell us and teach us. Plus, you’ll benefit from the magic that can happen when you gather together with others.
Can I benefit from this if I’ve already taken animal communication classes?
Yes, especially if you’re wanting to learn more about understanding your own animal companion.
Is this the same as a professional animal communication class?
Nope. The focus isn’t on becoming a professional animal communicator (although it can be a lovely complement to that). I’m not going to teach you how to turn animal communication into a business or run a formal session.
How do I know if you’re the right guide or teacher for me?
Above all, I’d advise you to follow your intuition or gut feeling. If you feel like you’re meant to be here then that’s usually a sign that you are. But it also depends on what you’re looking for and if you feel good about working with me. I invite you to read this full page and check out the rest of my website, and reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns before making a decision. I understand that this is a big investment for many.
Will this solve all of my problems with my animal companion(s)?
I can't promise you that. But all of my participants so far have said that it has helped them and their animal companions understand each other better and feel closer.
What if I’m interested but skeptical?
That’s totally okay and even normal! Healthy skepticism is welcome. After all, many of us have been told for our whole lives that it’s not possible to truly understand or communicate with animals. But if you made it this far, it probably means that you (and your animal companions) are ready to explore the possiblity. And honestly, I still have yet to meet anyone who has regretted it.
What's your refund policy?
I will not be giving refunds due to the nature of the program and the limited number of spots available.