Who’s the Adult?
Amidst everything else going on in the world, the NY Times recently published five pet articles in one week. The titles are interesting and tell us much about the current state of petdom and American culture: Are We Loving Our Pets to Death? (6/22/24) Pet owners are...
How to Calm Your Noise-Phobic Dog
Thunderstorms, Fireworks, and Excessive Loud Noise I was visiting New York City recently and wondered if I was the only person around with sensitive ears? Subways, sirens, and traffic were quite difficult for me. I always had my fingers blocking my ears yet, nobody...
All We Need is Love, Connection, and a Calm Dog
In 2003, I was approached by a concert pianist with a passion for raising Guide Dogs for the Blind. She asked if I could create a CD with calming music for dogs. As a sound researcher and music producer, I knew what she was asking for; sounds that would help calm the...
The Best Homemade Holiday Recipes for Dogs
The holidays are right around the corner which means that soon our houses will be buzzing with the company of the ones we love. The scents of our favorite holiday dishes and freshly baked pastries will fill the rooms with the sweet aroma of the holidays. Our noses...





