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Even the most devoted of dog owners might question the need to purchase the latest and greatest media player for their four-legged friend, but music created specifically for canine listeners is gaining in popularity.
While it’s true that dogs have much more sensitive hearing than humans, dog owners don’t always give much thought to the sounds their pets are exposed to and how their behavior might be affected by them.
Some experts say that the right music can alleviate anxiety in dogs and help with problems like separation anxiety, excessive barking, and hyperactivity. Many owners leave radios and televisions on for their pets while they’re away, but much of the music produced for dogs includes specific frequencies designed to calm and soothe them. Most of the music is instrumental, and some choices include nature sounds and even “heartbeat music therapy” which is based on the premise that heartbeat rhythm has a natural calming effect.
Most dog owners experience behavior issues at one time or another, and canine music might be an easy alternative worth trying. A number of CDs that have music for dogs are available at retailers such as Amazon.com, and some can be downloaded from iTunes.
Even if you’re not ready to buy your canine buddy his own iPod, starting a music collection for him might be something to consider. Here are a few links to get you started:
http://www.throughadogsear.com/
http://www.caninelullabies.com/
http://www.petmusic.com/
via dog(spired)
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