
You know that look your dog gives you when you pull out a treat bag—the wide eyes, the full-body wiggle, the silent but screaming “OH MY GOD, IS THIS FOR ME?!” Now imagine bottling that joy, giving it a soundtrack, and sprinkling in enough artistry to make you forget this was made for dogs in the first place. That’s Dreaming Dog.
Born from the mind of Amman Ahmed, the visionary behind RelaxMyDog, and brought to lush, tail-wagging life by GRAMMY®-winning producer Antaeus and Mosadi’s Daniel (whose own pup’s memory is woven tenderly into every note), this album isn’t just ambient background noise—it’s a genre-hopping, heart-squeezing, serotonin-delivering experience.
It blends ambient electronica, lo-fi, Amapiano, and a whisper of reggae in ways that somehow feel both vibey enough for your coffeehouse playlist and chill enough for your Labrador’s afternoon nap. The tempos (50–70 bpm) keep canine cortisol at bay, the softened bass gives comfort without rumble-induced side-eye, and the sneaky “desensitization” sounds (think fireworks, kids playing) slide in like ninja therapy for noise-sensitive pups.
But here’s the kicker—it’s ridiculously listenable for humans. You get Cirque du Soleil alum Erini’s dreamy vocals, Charu Suri’s historic jazz chops, and GRAMMY-winning engineering from Joe Maldonado, Alex Psaroudakis, and Chris Sulit making every track feel like a warm, sonic hug. This is science-meets-soul, a playlist that respects your pet’s nervous system while still making you want to light a candle and pretend your living room is a spa.
And yes, while it’s “for dogs,” it’s really for everyone. As Ahmed puts it: “It’s for all animals. And all humans.” Translation: don’t be surprised if your next dinner party playlist accidentally becomes your dog’s new bedtime ritual.
Verdict: 5/5 snoots booped. Play it on repeat—you’ll both be better for it.
Listen to “Dreaming Dog” on Spotify here.
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