Can Music Calm an Anxious Dog | Surviving the Loss of Three Dogs in A Year | Dog Edition #18
05/18/21 • 33 min
Humans sang before we created language, some linguists say. Is our first language the best way to communicate with dogs?
Can Music Calm an Anxious Dog?
Babies who fuss and cry all night are not resting well ... and neither are their parents. Heartbeat Lullabies, a hit recording from hit music producer Terry Woodford, helped. Everyone from NICU nurses to parents sent gratitude ... and then the Honolulu Zoo, animal shelters, and exhausted dog moms. Turns out, what works for babies works for animals, too. Joshua Leeds, music producer and bio-acoustics expert, joins us to explain why.
Surviving the Loss of Three Dogs in A Year
They say bad things happen in threes, and the year 2020 amplified that by about twenty bajillion. For Lori Levine and her family, the losses last year were in part canine: three family dogs died. Lori joins us to explain how her own history with grieving -- and a special Warren Zevon song -- helped her to cope. If you wonder how you will face your dog's death, Lori's expert advice will help ... because this celebrity marketing expert has a lifetime of hard-won wisdom to share. For a great companion piece, listen to the full interview on our sister show The Long Leash.
The Hydrant
Jim and Pam stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, @jokes, and notes.
Terry Woodford – Canine Lullabies
Terry Woodford is a hit record producer, music publisher, songwriter, and recording engineer. He's written music and songs for The Commodores, Jimmy Buffet, The Temptations, Alabama, Hank Williams Jr., Wayne Newton, Barbara Mandrell, Mac McAnally, John Kay of Steppenwolf, The Supremes, Hot and many others. He teaches about the music business and has deep roots in the Nashville music industry. His baby CD, Heartbeat Lullabies, was a huge hit with parents ... and then with dog parents. His dog lullaby CD, Canine Lullabies, has been used to calm dogs all over the world, quickly. Available upon request for free to shelters, humane societies, and animal clinics.
Canine Lullabies: https://caninelullabies.com/
Terry Woodford Website: www.terrywoodford.net
Joshua Leeds – iCalmPet
Joshua Leeds is a music producer specializing in psycho- and bio-acoustics. Psychoacoustics is the study of the perception of sound. This includes how we listen, our psychological responses, and the physiological impact of music and sound upon the human nervous system. Bioacoustics is the study of animals and sound. Joshua has focused on the bioacoustic aspect of how human sound affects animals. He is the author of three books, his most recent of which, Soundwork on a Hot Rock, will be published in 2021.
Lori Levine
Lori Levine, founder of Flying Television, is a pioneer in the world of strategic entertainment marketing and events. The driving force behind some of the most recognizable entertainment promotions and parties of the past decade, Lori harnesses the power of celebrity to elevate brands above the clutter of the modern media landscape. As a talent executive for NBC’s “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” Lori earned widespread acclaim for her ability to keep the show at the cutting edge of pop culture and ensure a constant flow of A-list guests. The list of celebrities who look to her for insight and counsel – among them Kate Hudson, Usher, Will Smith, Robert Downey Jr., Jimmy Fallon, and Kim Kardashian – is a testament to her ability to make and keep friends close.
Social Media Instagram: @FlyingTV, @LoriLevineFTV
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-levine-721b9b4/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlyingTelevision/
Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant
Turnspit Dogs: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/05/13/311127237/turnspit-dogs-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-vernepator-cur
Do Dogs Laugh? https://phys.org/news/2021-05-animals-analysis-vocalization.html
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Humans sang before we created language, some linguists say. Is our first language the best way to communicate with dogs?
Can Music Calm an Anxious Dog?
Babies who fuss and cry all night are not resting well ... and neither are their parents. Heartbeat Lullabies, a hit recording from hit music producer Terry Woodford, helped. Everyone from NICU nurses to parents sent gratitude ... and then the Honolulu Zoo, animal shelters, and exhausted dog moms. Turns out, what works for babies works for animals, too. Joshua Leeds, music producer and bio-acoustics expert, joins us to explain why.
Surviving the Loss of Three Dogs in A Year
They say bad things happen in threes, and the year 2020 amplified that by about twenty bajillion. For Lori Levine and her family, the losses last year were in part canine: three family dogs died. Lori joins us to explain how her own history with grieving -- and a special Warren Zevon song -- helped her to cope. If you wonder how you will face your dog's death, Lori's expert advice will help ... because this celebrity marketing expert has a lifetime of hard-won wisdom to share. For a great companion piece, listen to the full interview on our sister show The Long Leash.
The Hydrant
Jim and Pam stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, @jokes, and notes.
Terry Woodford – Canine Lullabies
Terry Woodford is a hit record producer, music publisher, songwriter, and recording engineer. He's written music and songs for The Commodores, Jimmy Buffet, The Temptations, Alabama, Hank Williams Jr., Wayne Newton, Barbara Mandrell, Mac McAnally, John Kay of Steppenwolf, The Supremes, Hot and many others. He teaches about the music business and has deep roots in the Nashville music industry. His baby CD, Heartbeat Lullabies, was a huge hit with parents ... and then with dog parents. His dog lullaby CD, Canine Lullabies, has been used to calm dogs all over the world, quickly. Available upon request for free to shelters, humane societies, and animal clinics.
Canine Lullabies: https://caninelullabies.com/
Terry Woodford Website: www.terrywoodford.net
Joshua Leeds – iCalmPet
Joshua Leeds is a music producer specializing in psycho- and bio-acoustics. Psychoacoustics is the study of the perception of sound. This includes how we listen, our psychological responses, and the physiological impact of music and sound upon the human nervous system. Bioacoustics is the study of animals and sound. Joshua has focused on the bioacoustic aspect of how human sound affects animals. He is the author of three books, his most recent of which, Soundwork on a Hot Rock, will be published in 2021.
Lori Levine
Lori Levine, founder of Flying Television, is a pioneer in the world of strategic entertainment marketing and events. The driving force behind some of the most recognizable entertainment promotions and parties of the past decade, Lori harnesses the power of celebrity to elevate brands above the clutter of the modern media landscape. As a talent executive for NBC’s “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” Lori earned widespread acclaim for her ability to keep the show at the cutting edge of pop culture and ensure a constant flow of A-list guests. The list of celebrities who look to her for insight and counsel – among them Kate Hudson, Usher, Will Smith, Robert Downey Jr., Jimmy Fallon, and Kim Kardashian – is a testament to her ability to make and keep friends close.
Social Media Instagram: @FlyingTV, @LoriLevineFTV
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-levine-721b9b4/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlyingTelevision/
Here’s What We Found at The Hydrant
Turnspit Dogs: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/05/13/311127237/turnspit-dogs-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-vernepator-cur
Do Dogs Laugh? https://phys.org/news/2021-05-animals-analysis-vocalization.html
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Don’t Pet My F***ing Dog | London Calling: Urban Dogs Pampered
For those who pay close attention, dogs are fantastic teachers. Today, a story about a man whose dog saved his life ... and a woman whose dog can teach us all good boundaries.
London Calling: Urban Dogs Pampered
Chef/owner Barry Karacostas’ wife handed him an ultimatum: get your life together and stop partying. She also handed him their dog’s leash. Forced to come home to feed and walk Leo, their Rottweiler, Barry’s priorities shifted. The pair started running in the park off lead. Both became more fit, and Barry stayed sober. They were on the right path ... and it led to a brand-new business. Now he’s reimagining wellness for every dog – and human – in London as a thank you to the species he credits with saving his life.
Don’t Pet My F***ing Dog
Kimberly Gauthier loves her dogs and their walks in her Washington state neighborhood. What doesn’t she love? When strangers rush up to pet them without getting permission! Her popular blog post No! You Can’t Pet My F***ing Dog has polarized readers. Some agree ... while others are less understanding. On today’s show we find out: can Kimberly help break (Dog Edition Co-host) Pam’s habit of petting strange dogs?
The Hydrant
Jim and Pam stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, @jokes, and notes.
Chapters
1:10 On Today's Show
2:18 London Calling: Urban Dogs Pampered
11:51 Don’t Pet My F***ing Dog
20:01 The Hydrant
21:57 On the Next Episode
Barry Karacostas - Urban Mutts
Barry Karacostas was a chef-owner going through a difficult time. His dog, Leo, was a kind-hearted Rottie who knew just what he needed. Dragging Barry out for daily walks led to conversations with other dog lovers. As he and Leo became fit and healthy, Barry invited more dogs to join their off-lead pack. His Dog Jogger business attracted celebrity clients. As he learned about canine psychology, Barry realized dogs needed true wellness. He opened Urban Mutts Dog Club & Hotel ... a re-imagined day care and hotel facility that is the ultimate “five star hotel” for dogs and their Londoner companions.
Kimberly Gauthier
Kimberly Gauthier started her Keep the Tail Wagging blog in December 2011 as an expression for her love of her dogs. She chronicles her adventures in dog nutrition, raw feeding, health, training, behavior, and more. No longer a hobby, her site is now a woman/minority-owned small business. The goal? To raise awareness of natural alternative canine care and wellbeing. She is the author of A Novice’s Guide to Raw Feeding and Keeping it RawTM: 100 Questions Pet Parents Ask About Raw Feeding for Dogs.
A Novice's Guide to Raw Feeding
No You Can’t Pet My F-in Dog !
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Petpreneurs
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The Hydrant
Jim, Pam, and Caroline stop by the hydrant to sniff out the latest dog gossip, innuendo, @jokes, and notes.
Susanne Nicholls
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https://www.instagram.com/squidthegriff/?hl=en
Loni Edwards
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https://www.instagram.com/thedogagency/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonidee/
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Kristin is the founder of Six-Figure Pet Business AcademyTM where she offers business coaching, online courses and webinars.
She is the host of the "Prosperous Pet Business" podcast and the author of six books.
https://www.sixfigurepetbusinessacademy.com/
Tori Mistick
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https://wearwagrepeat.com
Shop: shop.wearwagrepeat.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tmistick
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/wwrlabs
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/tmistick
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/torimistick
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