There are many studies that show that dogs respond positively or negatively to certain styles of music. And it is that like human beings, melodies influence your mood, coming to present stress or relaxation when listening to the sound of certain instruments. Classical music is believed to be his favorite.
This is how the psychologist and specialist in canine behavior explains it Lori R Kogan, which together with the team from the University of Colorado analyzed the effect of different musical studies on a total of 117 dogs. The conclusion of the work is that «The classical melodies reduce the anxiety of the dog and make it sleep a greater number of hours, while the louder music cadences, such as the heavy metal, increase the nervousness of the animal ", as stated by Kogan herself.
In fact, among the study conclusions We found that Beethoven's classic "For Elisa" and Johann Strauss's "Blue Danube" make dogs sleep up to 6% of their duration. However, rock songs like "Destroyer" by Kiss, or "British steel" by Judas Priest, cause them to bark for 70%.
Another famous study is the one carried out by the expert in animal behavior Deborah Wells, from the University of Queens. In this case, the reactions of various dogs to the music of popular current pop singers, such as Britney Spears, Robbie Williams or Shakira, were observed. Interestingly, the animals showed great indifference. And it is that their voice ranges are very different from those of these animals.
All these studies have resulted in striking projects such as a special radio for dogs, RadioCan, or different lists of songs composed especially for them. We can easily find them on the Internet and use them to help our pet relax and overcome separation anxiety.