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According to veterinarians and psychologists what a dog hears and the intensity of the sound can have a direct influence on your pet’s behavior and health.
Harsh everyday noises such as a coffee grinder, vacuum cleaners, or a blaring television can irritate and cause anxiety in dogs. This has a direct influence on behavioral issues.
Music therapy can help soothe and calm an anxiety ridden, stressed out dog. Recent tests have shown that playing certain types of music can help reduce anxiety.
Some dog trainers and dog behaviorists believe strongly in the benefits of music therapy. It takes some time before the dog associates the music and “good times” but eventually the correlation is established. Trainers also recommend recording the dog owner’s voice talking in an upbeat and positive tone. This has also proven to help alleviate anxiety and promote calmness in pets left alone.
Some veterinarian offices have started using soothing music to help anxious patients. They have reported a marked difference in a patients stress level which is typical of dogs in for a visit to the vet. Distressing an animal makes the visit easier for the animal, the owners, and should make the entire examination go smoother.