The October 14th live webinar was recorded and is still available for purchase as a video (with some additional references and written materials).
- Do “ultrasonic” squeaker toys really produce ultrasound?
- Now that dogs and music learning have been going on for over a decade, what do the review articles say?
- Which is better for sound masking, a fan or brown noise, and why?
- What kind of sound can damage your dog’s hearing?
- Why does music for dogs often sound like “New Age” music?
- Why are dog training whistles now being advertised as punishments?
- What sounds can dogs naturally dislike?
I will answer these questions and more October 14, 2023 at 11 AM Eastern time in my webinar, “Listen Up: An Evidence-Based Assessment of Sound Products for Dogs,” presented by Behavior Vets.
Register to “Listen” now!
There are discounts available for shelter and rescue staff, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians. There are also group discounts.
Lewis chews on an “ultrasonic” squeaker toy. Does it emit ultrasound? How do we know? Are ultrasonic squeakers too attractive for dogs?
Biography and Credentials
Most of you know me as a dog blogger and author, some as an editor and writing consultant. But I had other passions before writing about dogs: music and sound.
I have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in music (harpsichord performance) and a master’s degree in engineering science (acoustics). My engineering master’s research was on active noise control (here is my thesis) and I authored an article about it that was published by a peer-reviewed journal.
I recently had the privilege of bringing my expertise in music, sound, and acoustics to the world of dog training and behavior. I evaluate the claims of sound-related products and write educational articles on the physics of sound as it relates to dogs. I’ve presented two webinars on dogs and sound: “Smart Decisions” by Science Dog Courses (webinar currently unavailable) and “Beethoven for Your Dog—Really?” for Lemonade Conference 2021.
It’s also a passion in life for me to “translate” technical and scientific information for the public, and boy, do I see a need for it in the dog world. Ever since I realized how many sound-oriented products there are for dogs, and how much misinformation is out there, I’ve been able to combine my passions.
Having a Sound-Phobic Dog Changes Everything
But I also have a different kind of “credential.” I can’t ever write about dogs and sound without mentioning Zani. I am the guardian of a beloved, clinically sound-phobic dog, and I know firsthand the heartbreaks that condition can cause. I am still aware and alert to noises in his “scary” range, even though he has been gone for three years.
I consulted the veterinary behaviorist Dr. E’Lise Christensen of Behavior Vets, who made a life-changing difference for Zani with her diagnosis and treatment. I will be forever grateful; Zani is in crisis with her phobia, anxiety, and panic attacks. After Zani was stable, I did desensitization and counterconditioning for his phobia of beeps and whistles. This video shows her before and after treatment.
Zani is one of the big reasons why I am committed to combating misinformation about treating sound phobias and why I release evidence-based information on dogs, music, and sound.
Register to “Listen” now.
The webinar is on October 14th.
Hope to see you at the webinar. It was a monster of a performance. If you’ve noticed a lack of blogging from me lately, it’s because I’ve been working on the webinar non-stop since May.
I cover a ton of ground. If you enroll, you’ll definitely want to consult the recording, slide copies, and references you’ll receive as well.
Copyright 2023 Eileen Anderson
