In fact, research suggests that canines actually have a sense of pitch. ... Some people think dogs howl along to AC/DC or a Bach flute sonata because it hurts their ears, but if your dog was in pain, he'd most likely run away from the sound, hide, or cover his head.

Do instruments hurt dogs ears?

If you enjoy playing a musical instrument you might have noticed your dog can howl. Don't take offense though, it (probably) nothing to do with your playing… you hope. Bottom line is, harmonicas won't hurt your dog's ears much, and he could even be enjoying the sounds you make, however bad they might be!

Do high notes hurt dogs ears?

However, outside of training tools, high pitched sounds can scare your dog or at least cause a great deal of anxiety. ... When using audio tracks like these, be sure to keep the volume to a degree that will not hurt your dog's ears and overload their hearing. Exceptionally loud noises can cause hearing impairment.