Comprehensive Learning Experience

Gain a deep understanding of how sound affects animal health and behavior

Expert-Led Training Sessions

Learn from top professionals in the field of animal care and sound therapy

Hands-On Practical Application

Apply your knowledge immediately in real-world scenarios

About the Course

The Certified Sound Behaviorist™ Professional Certificate in Clinical Hearing Wellness Integration trains veterinary and animal-care professionals to reduce acoustic stress, improve handling tolerance, and integrate hearing-aware documentation into everyday workflow — without adding appointment time. Learn how dogs and cats truly hear, identify sound-related stress triggers, and apply structured, species-specific sound-support strategies within professional scope. This certification elevates patient comfort, strengthens clinical outcomes, and positions your practice at the forefront of hearing-aware, welfare-centered care.

Meet Your Instructor, Janet Marlow

Janet Marlow is the Founder and CEO of Pet Acoustics Inc. and a pioneer in species-specific sound therapy and hearing wellness integration for animals. Her work combines auditory science, behavioral observation, and biometric research to improve stress regulation and welfare across dogs, cats, horses, birds, rabbits, and small animals. She created the Certified Sound Behaviorist™ program to bring structured, hearing-aware environmental care into veterinary and professional animal-care practice.

Course Curriculum

9 Chapters · 32 Lessons

  1. 1

    Certified Sound Behaviorist™ Professional Certificate in Clinical Hearing Wellness Integration: For Veterinary and Animal-Care Professionals

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      Your Student Tool Kit

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      About Janet Marlow, M.A., CSB, Founder of Pet Acoustics

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      Becoming a Sound Behaviorist Definition

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      Scope of Practice

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    Module 1- Foundations of Sound Behavior and the Animal Auditory World

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      Module 1- Foundations of Sound Behavior and the Animal Auditory World

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      Module 1- Quiz

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    Module 2-Sound, Stress, and Emotional Regulation

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      Module 2-Sound, Stress, and Emotional Regulation

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      Module 2- Acoustic Environment Audit Worksheet

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      Module 2- 10 Question Quiz

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    Module 3- Species-Specific Listening and Environmental Design

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      Module 3 - Species-Specific Listening and Environmental Design

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      Module 3- Stress Marker Observation Checklist

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      Module 3- 10 Question Quiz

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    Module 4- Applied Sound Integration in Professional Settings

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      Module 4 Applied Sound Integration in Professional Settings

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      Module 4- Professional Scope & Referral Guidelines Sheet

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      Module 4-Species-Specific Sound Therapy in the Pet Acoustics+ App

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      Module 4- 10 Question Quiz

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    Module 5- Hearing Screening Evaluation and Behavioral Correlation

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      Module 5 Hearing Screening Evaluation and Behavioral Correlation

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      Module 5- How to Use the Pet Acoustics Hearing Screening Tool

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      Module 5- Decibel & Frequency Measurement Guide

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      Module 5- 10 Question Quiz

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    Module 6- Professional Practice, Documentation, and Certification

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      Module 6- Professional Practice, Documentation, and Certification

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      Module 6- 10 Question Quiz

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    Certification Requirements

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      Certification Requirements

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      Corporate Implementation Overview

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      Professional Standards Agreement

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    Professional Resources, Forms & Books

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      1-Minute Explanation Script for Pet Parents

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      1-Minute Senior Hearing Explanation Script

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      Client Communication Quick Reference Sheet

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      Science Briefs

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      eBook What Dogs Hear: Understanding Canine hearing and Behavior

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      Ebook-What Cats Hear: Understanding Feline Hearing and Behavior

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      Research Reference List

Course Reviews

Discover how this course is transforming the way professionals and pet parents care for animals

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The hearing screening awareness component alone is worth the course. It gave our team a standardized way to observe auditory responsiveness without crossing diagnostic lines. We’ve already implemented environmental adjustments in our treatment area based on what we learned.”
Dr. Aaron L., DVM,

Medical DirectorLas Vegas, NV

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“I had always known dryers and clippers could stress certain dogs, but I didn’t have language for it. This program gave me structured observation tools and a way to communicate concerns professionally to pet parents and veterinarians.”
Rachel M.,

Certified Professional Groomer

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“The behavioral timeline assignment helped me understand recovery time as a welfare indicator. I now observe not just how animals react to sound, but how long it takes them to return to baseline. That insight alone has improved patient handling.”
Stephanie R., RVT

Integrative Practice

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“The acoustic environment audit worksheet was eye-opening. We identified echo patterns and kennel noise layering that we had never considered. After making small changes, we saw faster settling times in several dogs.”
James T.,

Boarding Facility Manager

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“I appreciated that the program stays within scope. It doesn’t make exaggerated claims. It teaches awareness, structure, and responsible integration. That’s what makes it credible.”
Karen B.,

Animal Care Team Lead

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