Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast that listens deeply — for you and your pets. I’m Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics, and today we’re diving into a question many pet parents never think to ask: Is your dog truly resting… or are they quietly stressed? But here’s something most people don’t realize stillness doesn’t always mean calm. Many dogs appear relaxed while actually holding tension. Elevated heart rate. Shallow breathing. Muscles in a light freeze. It's a silent state of alertness, what we call quiet stress. So how do we know what’s really going on inside our dog’s body? The answer begins with understanding what your dog hears.

Hello and welcome to another episode of "We’re All Ears," where we bring sound science into the heart of pet care.
Today’s episode is especially close to home for anyone with an older dog or cat: what to watch for as pets age, particularly around hearing health and managing stress through scientifically validated sound therapy.

It’s often overlooked, but hearing loss is a silent issue in senior pets. According to veterinary studies, including data published in the International Animal Health Journal, approximately 20% of senior dogs experience undetected hearing loss. Feline hearing decline, though less visible, follows a similar trend.

Welcome to We're All Ears—where we listen to what your pets wish they could tell you. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist, founder of Pet Acoustics, and today we’re tackling a question you might not have thought about: Should your pet have… a sound lifestyle?"

What Even Is a ‘Sound Lifestyle’?

You’ve heard of clean eating, yoga for dogs, and spa days for cats. But a ‘sound lifestyle’ for pets? Not as trendy—yet.
For them, the world is a loud, layered orchestra, and not always a pleasant one.