Joshua Leeds
Joshua Leeds is a sound researcher, music producer and educator. He is one of few published authorities in the field of psychoacoustics - the study of the effects of music and sound on the human nervous system. Prior publications include The Power of Sound (Healing Arts Press, 2001), and Sonic Alchemy (InnerSong Press, 1997).
Collaborating with leaders in health, psychology, and neurodevelopment, Joshua's application-specific soundtracks are used in clinics and classrooms around the world. New psychoacoustically designed soundtracks are now also heard in animal shelters, kennels and doghouses...

Joshua is the producer of the clinically tested Through a Dog's Ear CD series.

Residing in the San Francisco Bay Area, Joshua presents seminars internationally to music, healthcare, and education professionals. Further information can be found online at JoshuaLeeds.com.

Dr. Susan Wagner
Dr. Susan Wagner is a board-certified veterinary neurologist, currently practicing and teaching veterinary integrative medicine. Dr. Wagner has a strong interest in the association between interpersonal violence and animal cruelty, and works toward a greater understanding surrounding the health implications of the human-animal bond.
Residing in central Ohio, she is an active public speaker and is published in several peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Wagner is also an adjunct assistant professor at The Ohio State University Veterinary College.

Acknowledgments

INTRO A New Sound Awareness

1 Petey, Shut Up!

2 The Effect of Sound on the Inhabitants of Your Home

3 Adaptable Dogs

4 Ownership or Partnership?

5 Thoroughly Modern Dogs

6 Why Music Affects You and Your Canine Companion

7 Breakthrough Research

8 About Your Dog's Behavior

9 Using Music and Sound for Behavioral Issues

10 Living a Better Life Together

11 Interconnected

Epilogue The Human-Animal Bond

About the Enclosed Starter CD

BioAcoustic Research and Development (BARD)

Resources

Notes

References

ThroughADogsEar.com

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