Music lessens stress and anxiety in dogs, study shows
Music lessens stress and anxiety in dogs, a new study reveals.
Janet Marlow, Founder of Pet Acoustics, developed a science-based music process specifically for canine acute hearing to modify behavioral stress.
Twenty dogs of different breeds were monitored, including West Highland Terrier, Beagle, Long Haired Chihuahua, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, French Bulldog, Lagotto Romagnolo, Pomeranian, English Springer Spaniel, Border Collie, Labradoodle, Poodle and a German Shepherd. The ages ranged from six months to 12-years-old.
The study analysed the pulse rate, heart rate variability (HRV) data and activity levels of the dogs while listening to the canine-specific music. The data compared the biometrics of each dog when the music was playing and equally with the music not playing. Each dog wore a Petpace Smart Collar that collected the dog’s vital signs and behavior patterns.
The stress scores were significantly lower in dogs listening to the music as compared with no music.
The peer-reviewed study is published in the Summer Issue of The International Animal Health Journal.
Janet Marlow, Chief Executive of Pet Acoustics, said: “We’re very excited to have our canine music scientifically backed through biometric analysis. This means that Pet Tunes music unequivocally benefits dogs by minimising stress for separation anxiety, for use in animal shelter environments, to elicit a calmer response to thunderstorms and fireworks, to provide best environments for veterinary hospitals, and to help calm travel anxiety.”
