One note at a time, a Japanese startup is composing music to soothe pets

One By One Music has teamed up with vets and researchers to compose pieces of music generated by AI that can be used to soothe dogs. Photo: 123rf.com

The scientific community agrees that music can have tremendous therapeutic potential, whether for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or anxiety. But can music also help “man’s best friend”? A Japanese startup that goes by the name One By One Music is betting on it.

This young startup is determined to make use of music’s myriad benefits for helping dogs relax. After all, these furry companions can also suffer from stress. With each dog having a unique character and circumstances, the causes of stress in an animal’s life can be numerous. But the most common include a sudden break in their daily routine, boredom and separation anxiety, for instance when the dog parent has to go away to work.