MUSIC THERAPY FOR ANXIOUS DOGS!

Matthew Cohen, LCAT, MT-BC

mattlcohen @ gmail.com / 917.216.2894

Hi, I'm Matt!

I'm a licensed creative arts therapist and board-certified music therapist in Haverstraw, NY.

I provide therapeutic music for your stressed-out dog in Rockland and Westchester counties!

Really?

Yes, really!

Music has the power to calm nervous dogs down. I know this first of all from personal experience because my adorable, neurotic rescue named Oliver (pictured with me above) curls up at my feet anytime I play the guitar or piano.

I also use the principles of music therapy — rhythm, tone, pacing, and emotional attunement — to help dogs regulate stress, reduce anxiety, and feel more at ease. By observing each dog’s body language and responses, I can tailor music and sound environments to support relaxation, trust, and nervous system balance.

But how?

By playing and singing music live, of course! I have been a professional musician for 30 years and a music therapist for three years. I love to play and sing, and I love dogs, so combining the two was a no-brainer for me. I also have specially curated playlists with classical, reggae and soft rock for doggy de-stress, too! If you and your dog work with me, we will find out what music your dog likes best!

For how long?

I know that your dog leads a very busy and important life, so our sessions are 30 minutes.

And where is this?

I come to you! Since my dog Oliver will want to play nonstop with your dog at my house, it is best if I come to you. Rates begin at $85 per session depending on your distance from Haverstraw.

My guy, but does this work?

Listen, I wish I could cure dogs (and people) of anxiety, but music is a proven tool to lessen

anxiety in dogs.

Check these articles out:

IS MUSIC THERAPEUTIC FOR DOGS? –American Kennel Club

WHAT KIND OF MUSIC CALMS DOGS? –PetMD

DOES MUSIC HELP DOG SEPARATION ANXIETY? –Caring Hearts Animal Hospital

Get in touch!

Call me at 917.216.2894 or email me at mattlcohen @ gmail.com to see if your dog and my music would be a good fit! There is absolutely no commitment for a phone call or email, so if you are curious, get in touch. I won't bite.