Research has shown that many dogs respond to music according to its tone, just like humans do.
- When dogs hear heavy metal, they get upset and start barking. This genre evokes a sense of peace and tranquility in dogs, as is often the case with humans.
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- The study says that dogs love jazz.
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- According to a study done for the Scottish SPCA, classical music calms dogs in relocation centers. The researchers suggest that this may indicate that dogs, like humans, prefer to listen to a variety of music. The study found that although classical music calmed the dogs at first, they became bored after a few days. Instead, reggae and soft rock have become the best genres for reducing stress, barking and heart rate.
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So research shows that dogs “prefer reggae and soft rock” over other musical genres. Music influences the behavior of dogs.