Do Dogs Like Music?
Your Dog Might Be a Secret Reggae Fan, According to Science
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A sound to potentially steer clear of for rescue dogs — particularly rescue dogs from poor home environments — are voice recordings like audiobooks performed by men. "They did not like male audiobooks," Evans said, "which would suggest they potentially had more abuse from a male before they were rescued. We can't prove that, but that's the implication."
So, next time you make a playlist or put on your favourite style of music, keep in mind that your dog is definitely listening — and might have some opinions of her own. "See what they respond to best," Evans said. "It's what they calm down to. When you put something on and your dog starts pacing around, trying to get away, making noises, they're not happy. They don't like that type of music." Next time you play music with your dog around, definitely keep them in mind — and know that you might have a little music snob at your feet.