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🐾 Sound desensitization that actually works

Stop dreading
storm season.

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.

No app store No subscription Works on any device Real recordings

Your dog knows the storm is coming
before you do.

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.

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Storm anxiety

Often triggered by barometric pressure and static electricity — not just thunder. Many dogs react 30–60 minutes before the first audible sound.

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Fireworks panic

The #1 cause of dog anxiety calls to vets every July. Two weeks of consistent sessions makes a measurable difference.

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Gunshot startle

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.

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Urban & kennel noise

Traffic, sirens, crowds, construction. Dogs moving from rural to urban environments, or entering boarding for the first time, often struggle.

Systematic desensitization,
made simple.

The same technique veterinary behaviorists use — automated, configurable, and running on whatever device you have.

Start below threshold

The session begins at a volume so low your dog barely registers it. As low as 2% — often inaudible to human ears.

Ramp up slowly

Over 10–60 minutes, volume climbs using an ease-in curve. The dog's nervous system adapts without ever hitting the panic threshold.

Loop continuously

All sounds loop without gaps for the full session. Run it during meals for built-in counter-conditioning. No babysitting required.

Repeat across sessions

Each session reinforces the last. Most dogs show measurable improvement within 2–4 weeks of consistent work.

8 real recordings.
Every common trigger.

All sourced from professional audio libraries. All loop continuously without gaps for the duration of your session.

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Thunder
✓ Free version
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Fireworks
✓ Free version
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Dogs Barking
✓ Free version
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Gunshots
🔒 Full version
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City Traffic
🔒 Full version
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Siren
🔒 Full version
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Crowd Noise
🔒 Full version
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Jackhammer
🔒 Full version

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.

Your dog is reacting to things you can't hear or feel.

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.

30–60
minutes before audible thunder that many dogs begin showing anxiety — triggered by pressure changes, not sound
2–4
weeks of consistent sessions for measurable improvement in moderate-sensitivity dogs
#1
behavior complaint reported to veterinarians every July — fireworks-related noise anxiety

One-time purchase.
No subscription. Ever.

Every version is a permanent download. Use it with as many sessions as you need, forever.

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3 sounds, unlimited ramp, unlimited sessions. Enough to get started and see if it works for your dog.
  • Thunder, Fireworks, Dogs Barking
  • Adjustable ramp duration
  • Master volume control
  • Unlimited session length
  • 5 additional sounds
  • Session timer
  • Adjustable start intensity
  • Custom sound recording
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Breeder Edition
Litter Program
$97
One-time · Use with every litter
Full app plus a complete week-by-week litter socialization program, new owner handouts, and session log templates.
  • Everything in Full Version
  • Week 3–12 socialization protocol
  • Puppy owner continuation handout
  • Litter session log template
  • Breed-specific guidance
  • Use with every litter, for life
Get Breeder Edition — $97
Professional Edition
Trainer & Kennel
$97
One-time · Unlimited client dogs
Full clinical resource package for trainers and kennel facilities. Protocols, client documents, session logs, and the complete Storm Season Protocol.
  • Everything in Full Version
  • Sensitivity assessment framework
  • July 4th 14-day protocol
  • Storm Season multi-trigger protocol
  • Client handout & session log
  • Unlimited client dogs
Get Pro Edition — $97

Dogs that used to hide
now sleep through storms.

★★★★★

"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."

Rachel M.
Border Collie owner · Full Version
★★★★★

"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."

Travis K.
Dog trainer · Professional Edition
★★★★★

"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."

Linda D.
German Shepherd breeder · Breeder Edition

Common questions.

Systematic desensitization is one of the most evidence-supported behavior modification techniques in veterinary medicine. How much it helps depends on the individual dog, severity, and consistency. Most dogs with moderate sensitivity show measurable improvement within 2–4 weeks. Severe or clinical noise phobia is best addressed alongside a veterinary behaviorist.
The app streams audio on first load. Once the sounds have buffered, they'll continue playing even if your connection drops mid-session. You need wifi or cellular for the first minute or so when you open it.
Any smartphone, tablet, or laptop with a browser — Safari, Chrome, Firefox. For best results, use a Bluetooth speaker placed at dog-ear height in the room. No installation required on any device.
Most owners report noticeable improvement — reduced peak anxiety, faster recovery — within 2–4 weeks of daily or near-daily sessions. Full desensitization in a moderate case typically takes 6–10 weeks. Severe cases take longer and benefit from veterinary support.
SoundEase directly addresses the auditory component of storm anxiety. However, many storm-phobic dogs also react to barometric pressure drops, static electricity, and infrasound — stimuli that arrive before the thunder. The Full and Pro versions include documentation on addressing the full multi-trigger picture.
Yes — and puppies benefit most. The socialization window (3–12 weeks) is when sound exposure has the most permanent effect on developing nervous systems. The Breeder Edition is specifically designed for litter socialization starting at 3 weeks of age.
The Full Version ($27) gives you all 8 sounds, full settings control, session timer, custom recording, and the training guide. The Breeder Edition ($97) adds a week-by-week litter program, puppy owner handouts, and session logs for your breeding program. The Professional Edition ($97) adds a clinical trainer guide, sensitivity assessment framework, the July 4th 14-day protocol, and the complete Storm Season multi-trigger protocol — licensed for unlimited client dogs.

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