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.