Pet Acoustics: We"re All Ears!

Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast where we explore the fascinating connection between sound, behavior, and animal wellness. I’m your host, Janet Marlow—sound behaviorist, composer, and founder of Pet Acoustics.Today, we're diving into the mysterious and marvelous contributions of one of the world’s most beloved companions: the cat. These whiskered wonders have left their paw prints on every corner of history—from ancient temples to modern science labs, from ship decks to outer

Welcome to We're All Ears, the podcast where we explore the sound of wellness for our beloved pets. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist, composer, and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today’s episode is about something every pet parent should know — but most overlook.We’re talking about your pet’s hearing. Yes, hearing health is not just about how well your dog or cat listens — it's a vital part of their emotional wellness, safety, and lifelong comfort. Let’s dive into how hearing

Today’s episode is titled “Fireworks Freakouts: Don’t Let Your Pet Panic” — because if you're a pet parent, you know the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, or even random fireworks displays can turn a peaceful evening into a stress-filled experience for your dog or cat.So what’s really going on? And what can we do to help? Let’s begin by understanding the science. Fireworks are unpredictable, high-decibel bursts of sound — something our pets’ ears are much more sensitive to than ours. Dogs and

If you’ve ever struggled with a fearful, vocal, or aggressive cat in your exam room or grooming station—you’re not alone. In fact, 60% of cat owners delay vet visits due to how distressed their cat becomes. And as you know, even the calmest cat can become a bundle of claws and cortisol in the wrong sound environment. Welcome to We’re All Ears—the podcast where pet wellness meets sound science. I’m Janet Marlow, and today we’re talking to the professionals on the front lines of feline care:

Today’s episode no. 4, focuses on a topic we don’t talk about enough: kennel noise. Whether it’s a veterinary hospital, a grooming facility, a boarding kennel, or an animal shelter, the overwhelming level of sound in these environments is not just uncomfortable—it’s unhealthy.Let’s talk about how we can fix that. Recommendations for sonic environments and ideal kennels by Casco Pet. And more importantly, how sound can be used intentionally to reduce stress, improve healing, and create

Every summer, fireworks light up the skies—and while we’re celebrating, our pets are often trembling with fear.For dogs, cats, and especially horses, fireworks can feel like an unpredictable, invisible threat. The sudden loud bangs, high-frequency whistles, and vibration can trigger intense fear responses. But the good news is: we can prepare. In this episode, I’ll walk you through:Why animals respond the way they do to fireworksHow to create a calm, secure environment before and during the

In this 2nd episode of We’re All Ears, host Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics, explores how stress affects dogs and cats — not just emotionally, but biologically. Learn how sound impacts pet biometrics like heart rate and cortisol levels, and discover how species-specific music from the Pet Acoustics+ app can transform the way we manage stress in pets. With real insights from veterinarians, pet parents, shelters, groomers, and trainers, this episode is your guide

Welcome to We’re All Ears — A New Way to Listen to Your PetsEpisode Summary: In this premiere episode of We’re All Ears, host Janet Marlow — internationally recognized sound behaviorist, founder of Pet Acoustics, and creator of the Pet Acoustics+ App — takes listeners inside the often-overlooked world of pet hearing health. Janet explains how dogs (and cats) hear differently from humans, why hearing loss in dogs is far more common than most pet parents realize, and how early detection can