Separation anxiety music for dogs

Calming Musicfor Dogs

Relaxing music for dogs with separation anxiety, nervous puppies, and dogs scared of fireworks and thunderstorms. Hours of gentle music to help your dog sleep and settle when home alone.

A fluffy cream Pomeranian puppy fast asleep with a teddy bear on a soft blanket beside a warm fire
The music

Choose your dog's favourite

Long, unbroken tracks with no sudden changes, so the calm carries on from start to finish.

  • Separation anxiety
  • Puppy sleep
  • Home alone
  • Fireworks
  • Thunderstorms
  • Car journeys
  • Vet visits
  • Bedtime
Calming Music for Dogs (Cello) album cover: a cream Pomeranian on a blanket with gold light waves

Cello

Deep, warm cello tones that wrap around the room and help soften outside noise.

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Calming Music for Dogs (Hawaii) album cover: a cream Pomeranian on a blanket with gold light waves

Hawaii

Soft, sunny island sounds for a relaxed, holiday feeling, even on a grey day.

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Calming Music for Dogs (Reggae) album cover: a cream Pomeranian on a blanket with gold light waves

Reggae

A slow, laid-back reggae beat with an easy, steady rhythm that helps dogs unwind.

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Calming Music for Dogs (Frankie's Favourites) album cover: a sleeping French bulldog on a soft blanket with gold light waves

Frankie's Favourites

A gentle, much-loved mix for sleepy afternoons and quiet evenings at home.

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Calming Music 4 Dogs Christmas Edition: a white Pomeranian puppy asleep with a teddy in a Santa hat by a Christmas tree and fire
New for the festive season

Christmas Edition

Christmas can be loud and busy for dogs, with visitors, parties and fireworks. This cosy festive music helps them stay calm through it all.

Calming Music 4 Dogs Halloween Edition: a white Pomeranian puppy asleep with a teddy in a witch's hat by a fire and glowing pumpkins
Autumn and Bonfire Night

Halloween Edition

Doorbells, trick-or-treaters and early fireworks make late October and Bonfire Night a hard time for nervous dogs. This cosy autumn music helps them stay settled through the noise.

Separation anxiety

Separation anxiety music for dogs left home alone

Separation anxiety is one of the most common worries for dog owners. A dog who panics when left alone may bark, howl, chew, pace or have accidents. Gentle, steady music can make an empty house feel safer and help your dog settle until you come home.

  • Barking or howling when you leave
  • Chewing doors and furniture
  • Pacing or panting
  • Accidents indoors
  • Waiting by the door
How to use it

Small habits make the music work better

Practise when calm

Play the music during happy, quiet times first, so your dog links it with feeling relaxed.

Start before the stress

Put it on 10 to 15 minutes before you leave, before the fireworks start, or before a car journey.

Keep it low

Dogs hear far better than we do. Play it softly in the background, never loud.

Add comfort

A cosy bed, a favourite blanket and a soft toy help the music do its job.

A cream French bulldog puppy asleep with a teddy bear on a soft blanket by a fire
Why it helps

Made with a dog's ears in mind

Calm, steady sound gives an anxious dog something to settle into, and helps cover the noises that set them off.

  • Slow and steadyNo sudden changes in speed or volume to startle a nervous dog.
  • Soft, warm soundsGentle tones with nothing harsh or high-pitched.
  • Long, unbroken tracksNo jumps between songs, so the calm keeps going.
  • Tried and tested on real dogsEvery track is played to real dogs before it is released. If it doesn't help them settle, it doesn't go out.
  • Easy listening for you tooGentle enough to relax, work or sleep to yourself, so the whole house can unwind together.

Music can help many dogs feel calmer, but it isn't a cure for serious anxiety. If your dog is very distressed, please talk to your vet or a qualified behaviourist.

Backed by research

What the studies say about music for dogs

Scientists have been testing how music affects dogs for over 20 years, mostly with dogs in rescue shelters, where stress levels are high.

  1. 2002
    Classical music and calmer dogsA study of 50 dogs in a UK rescue centre found classical music led to more resting and less barking. Heavy metal did the opposite and made dogs more agitated.
  2. 2012
    More sleep in kennelsA study of 117 dogs in a shelter and boarding kennels found dogs slept more and were quieter when calm classical music was played.
  3. 2015
    Changes in heart rateResearchers in Scotland found dogs barked less and showed heart-rate changes linked to lower stress when music played. They also found dogs got used to the same playlist after about a week.
  4. 2017
    Reggae and soft rockThe University of Glasgow and the Scottish SPCA played five types of music to rescue dogs. Dogs were less stressed with music on than without, and they showed a slight preference for reggae and soft rock. Changing the style each day kept the calming effect going.

That's why we make several different styles, including Calming Reggae. Switching between them keeps the music fresh for your dog. Every dog is different, and research in this area is still growing.

Read more about the science

Questions

Good to know

Does calming music help separation anxiety?

For many dogs, yes. Gentle music played before you leave can make the house feel less empty and help your dog settle while you are out. It works best alongside short practice absences and a cosy, safe spot. For severe separation anxiety, please also speak to your vet or a qualified behaviourist.

Can I play it for a new puppy at night?

Yes. Soft music near the crate or bed can help a new puppy settle in their first nights away from their litter. Keep the volume low and play it at the same time each night so it becomes part of their bedtime routine.

Is the music free?

Yes. You can listen free on our YouTube channel. Downloads to keep on your phone or speaker, with no adverts, are coming soon.

Can I leave it playing all day or all night?

Yes. The tracks are long and gentle, so they are fine to leave on while you are out or overnight. Keep the volume low.

Will it work for every dog?

Every dog is different. Many settle quickly, while others need a few calm practice sessions before it helps. Try it during quiet times first.

Does it help puppies?

Yes. Playing calm music from an early age can help puppies learn to settle when they are left alone.

Ready for tonight

Help your dog relax, starting now

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