At Global Pet Expo 2026, we hosted a special influencer gathering: the Happy Tails PetsEar Club – Influencer & Pet Community Happy Hour. There, dog moms and creators openly shared their experiences with noise sensitivity, anxiety, and how our earmuffs are making a real difference in their dogs’ lives.
Sneha (Koda’s Mom)
Sneha shared that her dog is now a senior and has become more sensitive to loud environments. They live near major stadiums in Houston, where fireworks from baseball and soccer games happen frequently, often every weekend. She also attends events, which can be overwhelming for him.
At home, she had created a little “fort” to keep him comfortable during loud moments. Since using the earmuffs, she has already noticed a difference. She specifically mentioned that during Global Pet Expo, which was very loud, her dog was not shaking like he typically would, even after being exposed to noise the day before.
Danit Doran (Cava’s Mom)
Danit Doran spoke about looking for solutions through her vet for anxiety related to loud noises, especially fireworks. Most options presented were medication-based, which she was hesitant about.
She expressed how grateful she is to have found a non-medicated solution with the earmuffs and has already started noticing an improvement.
Jill (Hershey’s Mom)
Jill shared that she travels frequently with her dog and is constantly navigating loud environments. She highlighted older regional jets in particular, noting how loud the engines can be.
She mentioned that during her first flight on a smaller plane, her dog was shaking the entire time, which led her to avoid those aircraft. With the earmuffs, she now feels she has a solution that could make those travel situations much more manageable.
Leslie (Waffles’ Mom)
Leslie shared her experience living in Calgary, where the Calgary Stampede takes place. It’s about two weeks of fireworks almost every night, which is extremely stressful for Waffles.
She explained that he typically reacts with barking, anxiety, and shaking, but with the earmuffs, she has noticed that he is much calmer during these situations.
Jaime Simpson(Echo’ Mom)
She shared a really powerful perspective as someone who works with service animals that accompany her everywhere, including planes and loud environments.
Her dogs are trained to alert her before seizures, which requires strong focus and scent work. She explained that loud environments can interfere with their ability to concentrate, and the earmuffs help reduce that distraction so they can stay focused and continue doing their job.
Overall Themes
- Noise anxiety is a major challenge across everyday environments, travel, and events
- Many owners are hesitant to rely on medication and are actively seeking alternatives
- The earmuffs are already showing noticeable improvements in calmness and reduced shaking
- There is strong interest in a practical, wearable solution that supports dogs without sedation
Thank you to all the influencers for sharing their real stories at Global Pet Expo 2026!