SoundEase plays real recordings of your dog's triggers — starting at barely-audible volume and slowly building louder while they eat, nap, and relax. Session by session, the fear response fades.
The pacing. The panting. The hiding before a single cloud rolls in. Noise phobia in dogs is one of the most common — and most treatable — behavior problems.
Often triggered by barometric pressure and static electricity — not just thunder. Many dogs react 30–60 minutes before the first audible sound.
The #1 cause of dog anxiety calls to vets every July. Two weeks of consistent sessions makes a measurable difference.
Critical for hunting and sporting dogs. A gun-shy dog that can't function in the field is both a training failure and a safety issue.
Traffic, sirens, crowds, construction. Dogs moving from rural to urban environments, or entering boarding for the first time, often struggle.
The same technique veterinary behaviorists use — automated, configurable, and running on whatever device you have.
The session begins at a volume so low your dog barely registers it. As low as 2% — often inaudible to human ears.
Over 10–60 minutes, volume climbs using an ease-in curve. The dog's nervous system adapts without ever hitting the panic threshold.
All sounds loop without gaps for the full session. Run it during meals for built-in counter-conditioning. No babysitting required.
Each session reinforces the last. Most dogs show measurable improvement within 2–4 weeks of consistent work.
All sourced from professional audio libraries. All loop continuously without gaps for the duration of your session.
Full, Pro, and Breeder editions also include custom sound recording — capture your specific triggers with your device's microphone or upload audio files. Sounds save locally and persist between sessions.
Thunder is only part of what storm-phobic dogs are responding to. Dropping barometric pressure, static electricity buildup, and infrasound from distant storm cells can trigger anxiety 30–60 minutes before the first audible thunder.
SoundEase targets the auditory component. The Pro and Breeder editions include a complete multi-trigger Storm Season Protocol covering barometric pressure, static management, pharmacological options, and a month-by-month maintenance calendar.
Every version is a permanent download. Use it with as many sessions as you need, forever.
📄 See what's inside each tier ↓Every paid tier comes with professional-grade guides written for actual use. Here's a look inside.
The Full Version includes a complete training guide — week-by-week plan, storm anxiety deep-dive, settings tables, and FAQ. Below is the Quick Reference table from the back of the guide:
| Setting | Conservative | Standard | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Intensity | 2–5% | 10% | 15–20% |
| Master Volume | 45–55% | 70–85% | 90–100% |
| Ramp Duration | 40–60 min | 20–30 min | 10–15 min |
| Session Duration | 15–20 min | 30–45 min | 60–90 min |
| Sounds Active | 1–2 | 3–5 | All 8 |
The guide also covers storm anxiety in depth — why many dogs react 30–60 minutes before audible thunder, and how to address the full multi-trigger picture beyond sound alone.
The Breeder Edition includes a complete litter socialization protocol covering weeks 3–12, puppy owner continuation handouts, session logs, and breed-specific guidance. Here's the core settings table:
| Week | Start % | Master % | Ramp | Sessions/Day | Priority Sounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3–4 | 2% | 15–20% | 60 min | 1–2 | Traffic, Crowd |
| 5 | 3% | 25–30% | 50 min | 2 | All — add Thunder, Fireworks |
| 6 | 5% | 35–45% | 40 min | 2 | All 8 |
| 7 | 5% | 50–55% | 30 min | 2 | All 8 |
| 8–9 | 8–10% | 60–72% | 20–25 min | 2 | All 8 + custom |
| 10–12 | 10% | 75–85% | 10–15 min | 1 | All 8 |
Also includes a fillable puppy owner handout with your settings pre-filled — so every puppy continues the program in their new home from exactly where you left off.
The Professional Edition includes a clinical trainer guide with a Level 1–4 sensitivity framework, week-by-week protocols, client handouts, July 4th 14-day prep plan, and full Storm Season Protocol. Here's the assessment framework:
Startles at loud sounds, recovers under 30 seconds, accepts food immediately after trigger. Rapid progress typical. Recommended: 10% start, 20-min ramp, 75% master.
Visible stress (panting, pacing, lip licking) during/after exposure. Takes several minutes to return to baseline. Recommended: 5% start, 40-min ramp, 60% master.
Panic response: trembling, fleeing, destructive behavior, prolonged recovery. Pre-storm cues may trigger before auditory triggers. Recommended: 2% start, 60-min ramp, 40–50% master. Consider vet consultation.
Non-functional during events. History of self-injury, property destruction, or escape attempts. Refer to veterinary behaviorist. SoundEase used as supplementary tool only.
Also includes fillable client handout with pre-set protocol values, per-dog session log with behavior shorthand codes, and milestone tracker.
The Veterinary Edition includes a Practice Guide with full evidence base, a fillable client Prescription Sheet, one-page Clinical Summary for exam rooms, and a Waiting Room Display Card — all in color and printer-friendly B&W versions.
Noise aversion affects an estimated 32–49% of the dog population (Levine 2007; Overall 2001). It is among the most underreported conditions in general practice — clients frequently attribute fear responses to personality rather than phobia and do not raise it at appointments unless asked.
Pharmacological management (trazodone, dexmedetomidine, sileo) reduces acute distress but does not modify the underlying conditioned fear response. Behavioral modification — specifically systematic desensitization — is the only evidence-based intervention with documented long-term resolution (Sherman & Mills 2008; King 2014).
SoundEase is designed to operationalize systematic desensitization in the home environment, making it practical for clients who cannot access formal behavior modification services.
"My Border Collie was completely non-functional during storms. After six weeks of sessions she still notices the thunder but she doesn't leave the room anymore. That's a miracle for this dog."
"I run a board-and-train and this is now part of our standard intake protocol for any dog flagged as noise-sensitive. The clinical guide alone is worth the price."
"Started running sessions with my litters at 4 weeks. The difference in how my pups handle their first Fourth of July is night and day compared to previous years."
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