Frequently Asked Questions

Pet Musics provides psychoacoustically-informed music to help pets relax at home, in shelters, and in veterinary settings. Our tracks focus on simple sound, lower orchestral density, and gentle resonance.

By reducing melodic and harmonic complexity, favoring passive hearing over active listening, and applying entrainment (tempo) and resonance (tone), our music eases auditory demand and supports calmer behavior.

Primarily dogs and cats. However, other animals may also respond positively to carefully selected calming sound environments.

Start with calm tracks at moderate volume. Observe your pet’s response. If agitation appears, pause or switch to slower tracks. Your pet’s body gives feedback—adjust accordingly.

No special hardware is required. Any consistent sound source is fine. Avoid overly bass-heavy or distorted playback; clarity and moderate volume are key.

Yes. Many pet owners use calming music to ease crate time, car rides, or vet visits. Keep volume comfortable and monitor your pet’s response.

Yes. Simple, gently paced compositions are designed for sensitive systems. Always adjust volume and track selection to your pet’s needs.

If you run into issues, contact Support. For physical products, please review our return policy; for digital downloads, we can assist with access and playback problems.

We apply resonance (tone), entrainment (tempo), and pattern simplicity (auditory identification) to reduce arousal and support autonomic settling—favoring passive hearing over active listening.

It means lower orchestral density, fewer simultaneous voices, gentle dynamics, and stable tonal centers—arrangements that minimize startle and cognitive load for sensitive listeners.

We work with chamber ensembles, acoustic bands, ambient producers, and world-music collaborators—tailoring tempo envelopes, tonal centers, and arrangement density for calming outcomes.

Evidence from shelters, clinics, and homes shows reduced barking, increased resting, and calmer behavior with thoughtfully arranged music. Our methods reflect published findings and ongoing field studies.

No. Music is a supportive tool that complements behavior plans and clinical guidance. For complex cases, consult your veterinarian or behavior professional.

Some pets relax within minutes; others require gradual exposure over days. Start with shorter sessions, moderate volume, and track consistency. Observe and adjust to your pet’s feedback.

Keep volume low, choose slower tracks, maintain predictable routines, and avoid sudden transitions. If distress appears, pause and reintroduce gently or try a simpler piece.

Yes. Set consistent playback schedules, avoid harsh acoustics or high volumes, and track simple behavior metrics (resting, vocalization, startle) to optimize protocols.

We consult veterinary behaviorists, shelter medicine specialists, comparative cognition researchers, and welfare scientists to align with best practices and real-world constraints.

We welcome collaborators across genres aligned with calming repertoire. Reach out to discuss tempo bands, tonal centers, and arrangement frameworks for upcoming sessions.