Is music good for dogs?? 10 points!!! HELP!?

Question

Right. I work from home, and my dog gets abit bored until I take him out for a walk, I can't play music out loud cause I can't concentrate, I got some big, thick head phone the other day, so I could listen to this virtual hair cut, thing and then thought i'd put them on the dog and play some classic music, really quiet cause i know they have good hearing.

Is this ok??? and cause he is falling asleep to it do you think he likes it? it loves lady gaga.

Answer 1

Music is fine for dogs, just as long as is isn't loud and won't affect his hearing (so he can still hear other sounds!) Use soft music too... and try and take them off if he falls asleep to the music =]



And make sure the headphones aren't hurting his ears/ head, that isn't good!

Answer 2

Check out the "Through a Dog's Ear" book and CDs (on Amazon). It's very good and useful in general about dog's hearing, but especially about music. It comes with a sampler CD. The music is so quiet and peaceful, it might not disturb your work. I work at home, and the dog is always in the same room, and as long as I'm not on the phone, it's fine. Even if on the phone, you can play it softly enough that it might now disturb you or the person you are speaking with. Also check the Whisperings radio channel on iTunes (it's free). The key is to play nice soft, simple classical music - think Chopin. Not all classical calms dogs. If you take it in the car, be careful - it's VERY calming to humans too.



I would say that if the dog is falling asleep to it, that's a good sign that something is working. My dog likes to sleep right near the speakers.

Answer 3

The music is fine, dogs love listening to music as long as you don't play the music too loud for the dog, that is just fine.

Answer 4

It is true dogs hear things much "louder" than we do so volume is important in the relaxing effect of music on dogs.



Dogs seem to relax to soft slow strains, and sometimes become agitated to loud, drum-based tunes. Queen's University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and the Rehoming Centre of the National Canine Defence League in Evesham, England studied the effects of music on dogs and found this to be true. Guide Dogs for the Blind training facilities tested music specifically composed by Thomas Schoenberger to calm pets. They were sufficiently impressed to endorse the CD called Doggone Songs for use in stressful situations such as separation anxiety, injury recovery, storms, fireworks, travel, destructive behavior and aggression. This CD is also touted as an aid in training. Considering that music helps memory, and stress reduction helps learning, it makes sense. Another album created specifically for dogs is called Ask the Animals: Songs to Make Dogs Happy! by Skip Haynes. Some song titles include "I'll Be Back," and "I Love Food," two proclamations that most dogs love to hear.



Many animal behaviorists, veterinarians, kennel keepers and even pet owners now play music for their animals. Just one of several ways to deal with anxiety, the right kind of music can reduce stress, aid relaxation and alleviate depression. The shelter where I volunteer leaves a radio turned on low in the dog room at night. It provides background sound to soothe their sleep. Sleep is important to overall health and serves to keep barking to a minimum.



Music can have an even greater beneficial effect on dogs if they associate certain tunes with a positive experience such as cuddling on the couch with their humans or enjoying a gentle massage. This can be another tool in easing your dog's stress if he suffers from separation anxiety.



While You Are Gone Music Pets Love: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004ZB78?ie=UTF8&tag=k9co-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00004ZB78a link to a one of the music CD's made for dogs

Answer 5

Dogs love music. My dog is crazy but calms down when I play music.

Answer 6

Yes. My dogs love music. In particular Westie Life....

Answer 7

dogs love music - especially classical but watch for his tail wagging and his paws tapping to find out what music he likes best :)

Answer 8

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