Dr. Kim Ogden, whose dog communicating skills have led to appearances on ABC World News, CNN, CBS and NBC, guided Skip Haynes of the Laurel Canyon Animal Company record label in creating "Songs to Make Dogs Happy," the label said in a release.The label said the CD is the first to be created and tested using a canine focus group.

The Laurel Canyon Animal Company said its CDs, which are all geared toward an animal audience, are used to raise funds for animal rescue and rights groups across the country, including the Best Friends Animal Society and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.