Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast where we listen beyond words — to the sounds, emotions, and science that connect us to our animals.
I’m Janet Marlow, composer, researcher, and founder of Pet Acoustics — and I’ve spent over two decades exploring how sound affects the behavior and wellbeing of pets.
Today’s episode asks a timeless question:
👉 What is your pet trying to tell you?
We’ll journey through science, emotion, and sound — drawing from research around the world, from the University of Glasgow to Penn Vet, and yes, from our own discoveries here at Pet Acoustics.
Because understanding what our pets hear… changes how we care.
Welcome to We’re All Ears, a podcast by Pet Acoustics, where we explore how sound and emotion shape the lives of animals and the people who love them. I’m your host, and today we’re tuning in to one of the most overlooked spaces in veterinary care—
the lobby.
It’s the first sound your pet hears, and the emotional threshold between stress and calm.
This is The Veterinary Lobby: Where Sound and Emotion Meet.
Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast that helps pet parents truly hear their world through the science of sound. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist, musician, and founder of Pet Acoustics.
Today, we’re diving into one of the biggest concerns for pet parents today—the rising cost of veterinary care. It’s on everyone’s mind. But what if I told you that understanding your pet’s hearing and sound environment could actually help reduce stress, prevent health issues, and even minimize vet visits?
Let’s explore how sound—yes, sound—can be one of the most effective, natural ways to support your dog or cat’s long-term health.
Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast that explores how animals hear, behave, and thrive through sound. I’m Janet Marlow, animal sound behaviorist, composer, and founder of Pet Acoustics.
Today, we’re talking about something that every cat parent knows all too well — getting your cat to the veterinarian. The carrier, the car ride, the waiting room — it can all add up to stress for both of you. But there’s good news: understanding how cats hear and using sound science can turn this challenging experience into a calm, even comforting, routine.
Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast where we explore how sound shapes the wellness and emotions of animals.
I’m Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics and an animal sound behaviorist.
Today, we’re stepping inside the veterinary exam room to explore the next evolution in pet wellness — hearing health.
For decades, veterinarians have listened to hearts, checked eyes and teeth, palpated joints — yet one vital sense has often gone unexamined: hearing.
Welcome back to We’re All Ears, the podcast dedicated to helping pets live calmer, healthier lives through the science of sound. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics.
Today, we’re focusing on a subject that often goes overlooked: hearing health in cats. Cats are masters of concealment—when it comes to illness or sensory decline, they’re far more subtle than dogs. This makes hearing loss and auditory stress particularly easy to miss. (Music by Janet Marlow)
Welcome back to We’re All Ears, the podcast dedicated to helping pets live calmer, healthier lives through the power of sound. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, and today we’re talking about a challenge that so many of us face: street reactivity on a walk.
Street reactivity happens when a dog suddenly reacts to a trigger, another dog passing by, a skateboard rolling past, or a loud truck rattling down the street. What feels like background noise to us can feel overwhelming to them. Remember, dogs hear at frequencies almost twice as high as humans, which means their world is filled with layers of sound we don’t even notice. ( Music by Janet Marlow)
Welcome to We’re All Ears, the show dedicated to enhancing the health and happiness of our companion animals. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, and today we’re turning the volume down—literally—to talk about an often-overlooked subject: hearing loss in pets.
If you’ve recently tried the Pet Acoustics+ App hearing test or noticed that your dog or cat isn’t responding quite the way they used to, you might be wondering—has my pet lost some of their hearing? The truth is, hearing loss is more common than many realize. But with awareness, the right steps, and a bit of creativity, you can help your pet adapt and continue to thrive. ©Music by Janet Marlow
Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast where we explore how sound shapes the lives of animals and deepens our bond with them. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist, composer, and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today we’re tuning into a quieter, more hidden world—the hearing of rabbits and small pets like guinea pigs, hamsters, and ferrets. These animals may be small in size, but their ears are tuned with extraordinary sensitivity to their environment.
Imagine if every time you lost your hearing after a loud concert or a construction site next door, your ears simply fixed themselves. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well… birds can actually do this.
Hi, I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics. In this episode of We’re All Ears, we’re going to step into the world of birds—how they hear, why their ears are so different, and the superpower they have that we humans can only dream of: regenerating hearing.
By the end, you’ll not only know more about your feathered neighbors, but you’ll also see how studying them could shape the future of hearing health—for pets, for people, and for our understanding of sound itself.
Photograph by Jonno Rattman
Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast where we explore the fascinating ways that sound shapes the lives of animals and the people who care for them. I’m Janet Marlow, and today I want to share something very close to my heart—my journey of pioneering a new field of sound therapy and hearing health for animals.
You know, people often ask me how I came to develop music specifically for pets—music based on frequency. And honestly, it was never something I set out to do at the very beginning. My background has always been in music. I spent years as a composer and performer, studying the nuance of sound, harmony, and vibration. But along the way, I began to notice something fascinating: the way animals responded to sound was not only real, but profound.
Photograph by Jonno Rattman of Janet Marlow and Cody
Welcome back to We’re All Ears, where we explore sound, science, and the wellness of the animals we love. I’m Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics.
Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of doodles — those curly-coated, lovable dogs that have taken the pet world by storm. But here’s the question: when you meet one on the street, do you really know what you’re looking at?
Picture this: you’re out for a walk and see a fluffy, happy pup bounding along. Someone says, “Oh, this is Bella — she’s a doodle.”
But what does that mean? Is she a Labradoodle? A Goldendoodle? A Bernedoodle? Maybe even a Sheepadoodle? The truth is, “doodle” has become a catch-all for a wide variety of poodle crosses. From the standard to the mini, the genetics can mix into a rainbow of sizes, coats, and personalities. That’s why when you meet a doodle on the street, it’s nearly impossible to guess its lineage.
Welcome to We’re All Ears, where science meets the art of listening for the animals we love. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we’re heading into the stables to explore how horses hear the world, and how sound when designed just for them can calm, focus, and improve their well-being.
We’ll also take you behind the scenes of a groundbreaking project I had the privilege to create the Boehringer Ingelheim Relax Trax initiative along with peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Equine Science and a University of Lublin study that measured exactly how Pet Acoustics’ music impacts horses."
Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast where we explore sound, science, and wellness for the animals we love. I’m Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we’re talking about a very common challenge for pet parents: the anxiety dogs and cats experience when families go back to work and school after the summer.
The Transition
After months of having everyone at home, pets get used to the constant companionship—walks on demand, extra playtime, and being surrounded by their favorite humans. Suddenly, routines shift. The house becomes quiet, doors close behind their people, and for many pets, this feels unsettling.
Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast where we explore the intersection of science, sound, and animal well-being.
I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics. Over the years, I’ve worked with shelters, veterinary clinics, and pet parents to bring calm and comfort to animals through sound and environmental design. Today, we’re talking about reducing anxious behaviors in shelter animals and we’re going to back it up with real science.
If you’ve walked into a shelter and seen dogs pacing, barking nonstop, or cats hiding in the backs of cages, you’ve seen stress at work. The good news is science shows us there’s a lot we can do to change that. And yes, the tools can be as simple as how we manage sound, light, and daily routines.
Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast where we listen with heart — to our pets, to science, and to the rhythms of wellness. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and creator of Pet Acoustics+. Today, we’re diving into a vital topic that affects every animal we love: stress — what it does to the body, how it leads to illness, and why calm isn’t just a feeling — it’s a prescription for better health.
Welcome back to We’re All Ears, the podcast dedicated to sound wellness for pets. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics.
Today, we’re diving into a topic important to many pet parents: canine seizures and how sound, specifically through the Pet Acoustics+ App, can provide immediate comfort and support recovery. Seizures often hit unexpectedly. While the ictal phase may be brief, the anxiety and disorientation that follow—the post‑ictal phase—can linger for hours. During that time, providing a calming environment is crucial.
Welcome, pet parents, to We’re All Ears—your go-to podcast for sound advice on nurturing calm, happy lives for your pets. I’m your host, Janet Marlow and founder of Pet Acoustics and today’s episode is all about raising your puppy using the healing power of sound and music. Whether you're a first-time dog parent or welcoming your next pup into your family, this one's for you.
Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast for nurturing calm, happy lives for your pets. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today we’re diving into a surprising question: Do cats get separation anxiety?
The answer is yes — and the science is fascinating. For a long time, separation anxiety was thought to be primarily a canine issue. But recent studies have shown that cats, too, form deep attachment bonds with their humans.
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.