Is My Dog Resting… or Quietly Stressed?

Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast that listens deeply — for you and your pets. I’m Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics, and today we’re diving into a question many pet parents never think to ask: Is your dog truly resting… or are they quietly stressed? But here’s something most people don’t realize stillness doesn’t always mean calm. Many dogs appear relaxed while actually holding tension. Elevated heart rate. Shallow breathing. Muscles in a light freeze. It's a silent state of alertness, what we call quiet stress. So how do we know what’s really going on inside our dog’s body? The answer begins with understanding what your dog hears.