A method of training animals provides for the creation of a recorded track taking into account a plurality of recording techniques for a particular sound source A stationary microphone is utilized to provide a first layer, a moving microphone as utilized to provide a second layer and a pair of microphones proximate to a live animal's ears near a sound source provide three inputs to a mixer. The layers are then mixed and then processed by a processor to provide to a recorder/burner to provide a compact disc in the preferred embodiment. The compact disc is then utilized to train animals for possible exposure to live sound sources at a later time.
An animal ear protection apparatus includes a substantially solid plug that is comprised of a resiliently compressible material. The plug has a first end, a second end and a peripheral surface extending between the first and second ends. The first end is substantially planar. The second end is convexly arcuate. The first end has a substantially annular perimeter edge. A grip is attached to the plug and extends away from the second end. The first end of the plug is insertable into an ear canal of a canine and retrievable therefrom with the grip.
