Top 3 Healing Sounds for Different Pet Personalities
By Joann, Founder of Tending Pets
If you’ve ever played a crystal bowl or chime in your home and your pet tilted their head, stretched out, or left the room—congrats. You’ve already started reading their sound preferences.
Just like people, pets have personalities—and those personalities respond differently to various tones, rhythms, and vibrations. That’s why I never take a one-size-fits-all approach to sound healing. I choose my tools based on how your animal shows up energetically.
In this post, I’ll walk you through the top three healing sounds I use most, how they match different pet personalities, and why they work.
Why Sound Frequency Matters
Sound healing works by delivering vibrations through the air (and sometimes the body) to reset the nervous system. Some tools are more activating. Others are grounding, soothing, or uplifting.
According to The Veterinary Content Company and other emerging studies, specific sound frequencies can influence sleep, stress, behavior, and emotional regulation in animals—just like they can in humans.
Choosing the best sound frequencies for pets starts with understanding your pet’s energy. Are they anxious or aloof? Clingy or scattered? Tired or tense? The right sound can help balance those tendencies.
1. Tongue Drums for the Gentle Soul
Best for:
Sensitive rescues
Shy or withdrawn animals
Sweet but skittish personalities
The steel tongue drum is one of my go-to instruments for emotionally tender animals. Its mellow, melodic tones are soothing without being overwhelming. Each note resonates in a way that feels like a hug for the nervous system.
These pets often need space and softness. The tongue drum meets them there.
🐾 I’ve had withdrawn dogs lift their heads and blink softly the moment the first note played—and anxious cats slowly melt into sleep.
2. Singing Bowls for the High-Energy Explorer
Best for:
Playful, excitable dogs
Hyper kittens
Overstimulated or reactive pets
Singing bowls for dogs—especially deeper-pitched ones—can help ground that high-frequency energy and bring it into balance. I use both crystal and metal bowls, depending on how activated the pet is.
Deeper bowls with long, low tones tend to calm a “spinning” nervous system. Higher-pitched bowls can gently lift lethargy without overstimulation.
💡 Tip: If your dog barks at every noise or struggles to settle, a slow-paced sound bath with a metal singing bowl can help reset their rhythm.
3. Chimes & Tuning Forks for the Sensitive Empath
Best for:
Emotionally attuned pets (those who mirror your moods)
Elderly or end-of-life animals
Energetically “open” or intuitive pets
There’s something sacred about tuning forks and wind chimes. The subtle clarity of the vibration seems to reach the energetic layers of an animal’s body and spirit.
I use weighted tuning forks (especially the 128 Hz fork) near joints or energy centers, and wind chimes (like Koshi or Zaphir) to open or clear the space. These are especially helpful for pets who pick up on everything—including your stress.
🐾 I’ve seen senior cats soften their breathing within seconds of hearing a Koshi chime. It’s almost like their cells exhale.
Matching Tools to Temperament
Each pet is unique, and these sound “types” aren’t rigid. I always adapt my approach based on:
Breed temperament
Age and life stage
Trauma history
Environmental overstimulation
Physical health
The key is watching how your pet responds. Do they move toward the sound? Blink slowly? Curl up and nap? These are signs of regulation.
On the flip side, walking away, restlessness, or sudden alertness might mean the frequency is too strong or simply not right that day. I always follow their cues.
Want Help Matching Your Pet’s Sound?
That’s where I come in. I offer personalized:
Zoom sound baths
Custom healing recordings
Tuning fork sessions
In-person energy work (Kansas City locals)
Each session includes a short intake where I learn about your pet’s behavior, energy, and sensitivities—then select the right tools to support them.
📍 You don’t need to guess. I’ll guide you through what your pet needs and how to offer it with confidence.
Key Takeaways
Different pet personalities respond better to different sound tools.
Tongue drums soothe shy, sensitive pets.
Singing bowls help ground hyperactive or reactive animals.
Chimes and tuning forks support emotionally attuned or senior pets.
The best sound frequencies for pets depend on their energy, not just their symptoms.
Personalized sound healing brings more trust, peace, and connection into your home.
The services provided by Tending Pets, including sound healing and energy work, are intended to support emotional and energetic wellness in animals and are not a substitute for veterinary care. Joann is not a licensed veterinarian, and these services do not diagnose, treat, or cure any medical conditions. If your pet is experiencing health issues, please consult your veterinarian. All content on this site is for informational purposes only.
