About Laurent Amann

Laurent Amann is a Luxembourg-born best-selling author, behavioral biologist, dog and horse trainer, animal intuitive, shamanic healer, and animal communicator.

With over 1.5 million Youtube views and numerous appearances on RTL, ORF, and other media, he is widely known in the German-speaking world as the "Tierflüsterer" – the Animal Whisperer.

But Laurent’s journey with animals began long before the media and the books. From early childhood, animals were his sanctuary, his passion, and his greatest teachers. At the age of 15, he began training horses – intuitively, patiently, and without force. That early experience laid the foundation for everything that followed.

Education and Early Career

Laurent studied behavioral biology, neurobiology, physiology, cell biology, and ecophysiology in Luxembourg and France. He began his academic career as a researcher at the renowned Konrad Lorenz Institute in Vienna, where he explored the social and learning behavior of parrots.

Yet during his time in academia, he realized that the emotional and spiritual dimensions of animals were largely overlooked. This insight sparked a new path: he immersed himself in further studies on intuitive communication, energy work, animal psychology, soul healing, and shamanic practices – always with the goal of understanding animals in their full depth.

Since 2010, Laurent has worked full-time as an animal whisperer and healer. His calling, however, is lifelong.

Unque Approach and Philosophy

Laurent’s work integrates modern behavioral science, ethological training, animal psychology, intuitive communication, energy medicine, and shamanic healing. He sees animals not just as beings to care for – but as souls with purpose, as mirrors, messengers, and guides on our human journey.

He believes that animals reflect our wounds, show us what needs healing, and lead us back to inner clarity, health, and emotional connection. His philosophy:

Animals don't come into our lives by chance – they come to teach us, heal us, and guide us back to who we really are.

Professional Engagements

Laurent shares his knowledge through trainings, seminars, online courses, and consultations for individuals and institutions. He helps people improve their communication, empathy, and understanding of animal behavior. He also advises farms, stables, shelters, sanctuaries, zoos, and other organizations in creating healthier, more respectful environments for animals.

His work supports not only the animals’ well-being, but also the personal and emotional growth of the humans who care for them.

Media and Publications

Laurent’s combination of scientific insight and spiritual depth quickly gained widespread attention. His books – including the bestseller “Mein Hund hat eine Seele” (My Dog Has a Soul), co-authored with spiritual coach Asim Aliloski – resonated deeply with readers and topped bestseller lists.

His work has been featured on national television in Austria and Luxembourg, and his media presence continues to grow, especially on topics such as animal communication, soul contracts, and the spiritual meaning of illness and behavior.

Personal Experiences and Lessons from Animals

Many of Laurent’s deepest insights come from his own animals.

His dog Rio, a black standard poodle, mirrored his eating disorder during a difficult time in his life. When Laurent stopped eating, so did Rio – until Laurent recognized the emotional and energetic connection and sought help. As he healed, so did Rio.

This experience taught him that animals don’t just live beside us – they live with us, reflect us, and often carry messages from our soul.

His mare Viona, rescued as a teenager from a slaughterhouse, also became a great teacher. Aggressive and untrusting at first, she rejected traditional training methods. Only when Laurent sat in silence in the meadow, giving her time and space, did she approach him freely – choosing connection over control.

Viona showed him the power of patience, trust, and non-verbal communication.

His parrots taught him how sensitive animals are to energy and intention. Even in controlled scientific experiments, their responses were influenced more by Laurent’s presence than the experimental setup – confirming that animals sense far more than we think.

Current Work and Vision

Laurent is now based in France (French Riviera) and in Luxembourg, working internationally with individuals and institutions. His work is available online or on-site, in English, German, French, and Luxembourgish.

His vision is clear: to help animals be seen, heard, and respected as the sentient, soulful beings they are – and to support the people who care for them on a path of healing, growth, and connection.

Lessons from my animals

At the age of 24, I began my career as a young researcher at the University of Vienna, exploring the social learning skills of parrots. Despite conducting controlled experiments, I realized that my belief in the birds influenced their behavior, a concept not accepted in the scientific world. This revelation led me to shift my focus from restrictive scientific research to investigating the emotional and spiritual lives of animals.

During this transition, I welcomed a puppy, Rio, into my life. Rio’s irregular eating habits mirrored my own eating disorder, causing me deep concern. When even the best food couldn't motivate him to eat, my partner pointed out that Rio was reflecting my own struggles. This realization was a turning point for me, both personally and professionally. Understanding Rio’s message gave me the courage to heal myself, and as I did, Rio healed too. This profound experience taught me that animals have souls and specific purposes, often reflecting our struggles to help us heal.

My horse, Viona, who was rescued from a slaughterhouse, further reinforced this understanding. Despite her aggressive and unpredictable nature, I decided to care for her, relying on my instincts rather than conventional methods. One day, while sitting in the meadow, Viona approached me, offering her trust and connection. This moment solidified my belief in intuitive and empathetic animal training. Viona’s behavior taught me that animals have unique personalities and needs that must be respected.

My parrot also played a significant role in my journey. During my research at the University of Vienna, I noticed that the parrots responded to my thoughts and emotions more than the controlled experimental conditions. This insight was pivotal, leading me to realize that animals communicate and connect with us on deeper, more intuitive levels.

Education and Certifications

Academic Education & Certifications

Scientific researcher in animal behavior at the Konrad Lorenz Institute, Vienna
Master in animal behavior and ecophysiology, Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg / Vienna
Bachelor in science, cell biology and physiology, Université Louis Pasteur / University of Luxembourg, Strasbourg / Luxembourg
Certification for Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant, Dr. Elke Essl, Vienna

Further education and private teachings

Intuitive animal communication and animal soul contract, Danielle MacKinnon
Shamanism, soulwork and power animals, Dr. Steven Farmer
Trust Technique, James French
Quantum Flow practitioner, Juan Pablo Barahona
Shamanic healing based on Alberto Villoldo
Trauma healing based on Gary Douglas and Dain Heer
Scenar acupuncture treatment, BEAM Institute Vienna
Soulwork, charisma coaching, work with archetypes, Ines Kallab
Spiritual retreat about the hawaiian philosophy of life, Kahu Kapi'ioho'okalani Lyons Naone
Falconry in theory and practice, Adlerwarte Kreuzenstein
and also: Bach flower therapy, Australian bush flower therapy, chakra work, soul work (soul retrieval etc), karma healing, healing for the ancestors, traumahealing, and much more

Professional Experience

Live recordings and regular contributions on Austrian national television (ORF) as well as Luxembourg national television (RTL) as an animal whisperer and animal trainer
Teacher in animal communication, shamanism, holistic healing and animal behavior
International guest speaker and panelist
Horseback rider in jumping, dressage and endurance tournaments
Organizer and leader of riding tours in Luxembourg

Voluntary work and social engagement

Animal caretaker for pets, parrots and injured or abandoned wild animals: Feeding, cleaning, training, medical care
Patronage of the farm animal rescue center “Gut Riedenhof” in Lower Austria
Helper for rescued dogs from Animal Care Austria
Guided tours and supervision of workshops in the Natural History Museum Luxembourg

All of this forms the foundation of my full-time job as an animal whisperer and healer – a path I have followed with passion and dedication since 2010.