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A smiling white-haired woman wears large headphones near a record player while a black, tan, and white dog gazes up at her. 30 / 33

Grandma Nell Put On Her Big Headphones for an Old Record. Pepper Couldn't Look Away.

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A pair of big black headphones sits snugly over Grandma Nell's short white curls, and she is clearly lost in a favorite tune. Behind her, a record player rests on a little wooden stand, with a stack of album sleeves leaning underneath. Nell smiles softly in her olive quilted vest and cream cable-knit sweater, eyes cast down toward Pepper. He sits pressed against her side, his fluffy black, tan, and white face tipped up toward hers, ears relaxed, gazing at her with pure adoration as if trying to hear the music through her.

Using headphones is a thoughtful way to enjoy music when you share a home with a sound-sensitive pet. Dogs have keen hearing, and loud music can be uncomfortable or even stressful for some of them. If you play music out loud, keeping the volume moderate and watching for signs of discomfort, such as leaving the room, pinned-back ears, or restlessness, helps keep your dog relaxed. Some dogs actually seem to enjoy soft, calm music and will settle down nearby. Every dog has his own preferences, so it is worth noticing what your pet seems to like.

Pepper may not be able to hear the song, but he can certainly see that Nell is happy. That seems to be all he needs.

Some duets do not require both partners to hear the same music. They just need to be in the same room.

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