If you’ve read my previous blogs, then you know how thrilled I am to have combined my passion for music with my love of dogs in creating products that are helping improve the lives of dogs worldwide. But, unless you have a Border Collie, it is the humans in the family who have to put the CD in the player or turn on the iPod. So, it is equally satisfying when people tell me how much our music is helping calm them as well. Stories are now starting to come in from people telling me how effective this music is at calming their children. The below story was submitted by Summer K. from San Diego, CA. (The adorable photo above is of her daughter.)

Three months ago, my mom and I were checking out at a grocery store and my two and a half year old was having a melt down. At the register, we saw a display of Music to Calm your Canine Companion, Vol. 1.  My mom said, “Hey, this worked to calm my dogs. Let’s see if it works on your daughter.”  (Only certain grandmothers are allowed to say that.) So we bought it and played it in the car. Within three minutes, my daughter was happily moving her hands to the music. Within ten minutes, she was fast asleep. Now it is the only music my daughter will listen to when going to bed. Our dog curls up right outside her door, and honestly, the entire household slows down.

While this may be a revolution for animals, it may also be a critical piece of information for people who care for toddlers. Children follow their instincts, have very sensitive nervous systems, and have such limited inhibitions. Some people might be troubled by my comparison. But, I think many parents would agree that early “training” and communication works in much the same way. Thank you so much for this wonderful contribution to a calmer and more peaceful world.

Personally, I have also played this music for a music class of four year olds, when they are getting a little too rambunctious. It’s been fascinating to observe how quickly they react to the music and calm down. And several times people have told me that they needed to order another CD because they “loaned it to their sister for the baby” and never got it back.

If you have any experience playing any of the music of Through a Dog’s Ear for babies and children, please click “comment” below and then “leave a comment.” Thanks for letting us know.