About Michael Priv
The Human-Dog Synchronization Innovator Helping Owners Turn Everyday Companionship Into a Measurable Source of Connection, Stress Relief, and Well-Being
2 Bestselling books5 Books in the Break Free seriesSince 1987 Exploring human potential and energy healingCreator HoundHeart
Michael Priv is a wellness innovator, writer, and former energy healer exploring how the human-dog bond can become a powerful pathway to better health, emotional balance, and everyday well-being.
He is the creator of HoundHeart, a human-dog synchronization app designed to help people unlock the wellness benefits of the relationship they already have with their dog. While many people instinctively feel calmer, happier, and more grounded around their dogs, Michael believes those benefits can be strengthened, measured, and made more intentional through technology.
HoundHeart combines paired wearable devices for both the human and the dog, AI-supported insights, and a patented synchronization score to monitor key physiological indicators and track the quality of the human-dog connection. When the system detects stress overload or a departure from the human’s optimal physiological range, it can recommend simple bonding actions such as shared movement, calming touch, targeted play, or breathing exercises alongside the dog.
At the heart of Michael’s work is the understanding that dogs naturally live in the present moment — and when humans synchronize with them through movement, play, touch, and positive emotional interaction, the relationship can support stress reduction, emotional resilience, nervous system regulation, and a deeper sense of security.