One of the most common problems that most dog owners face is their pet’s stress, anxiety or fear.
There are a variety of ways to help reduce all of this, but a less common method that science has discovered is actually music. We humans love music. It’s great for organizing memories, calming you down when you need it, and improving your overall mood. I was surprised to hear that similar effects can be achieved with animals such as dogs and cats using music.
In this article, we’ll talk about what music can help your furry friend calm down and relax.
What kind of music does your dog like?
Golden retriever lying on the bed and listening to music
When we think of soothing music, we usually think of music that relieves stress, but that’s not the case with animals.
Dogs’ brains are very different from ours and they can find other things more fascinating than ours. They also have much better hearing than we do, so some loud sounds may not be suitable for them.
Research to date has shown that most sheltered dogs respond well to soft rock, reggae and classical music.[1]
For example, hard rocks can cause more anxiety or stress and are best avoided. It’s true that music can help, but it’s important to remember that just like us, they can get bored with things and too much exposure to this type of music can end up causing more stress. sometimes.
How does it affect adult dogs?
For older dogs the situation is completely different. Some of them suffer from hearing loss. This means they are sensitive to certain sound frequencies, so playing normal dog music may startle or disturb your older dog.
If you want to soothe your older dog, it’s best to play soft music that won’t irritate his ears. A little suggestion is to play music from a YouTube channel called “Relax My Dog – Relaxing Music for Dogs”. Because this channel has a lot of music that can stimulate your dog, including music for big dogs.
When should you let your dog listen to music?
The labrador is lying on the laminate with headphones in his ears.
If you’re like me and have never heard of people playing music to calm their dogs, you’re probably wondering when is the best time to do so. There are many situations in which dogs can benefit from playing music.
In these cases:
During lightning or heavy rain. When there are outdoor fireworks during major events.
When they are just resting and relaxing. When you are alone at home.
At the vet hospital to reduce anxiety. When you can’t sleep.
To prevent barking. To reduce anxiety during travel.
As you can see, there are many ways to add a little music into your dog’s life. You should pay attention to their mood and sometimes play music if you notice they are stressed.
