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| Chloe sleeping to the sounds of 'Dog Music' |
Did you know there’s a world of music composed specifically for our dogs? Now, before you ridicule the idea, here’s the interesting background on music designed for our canines.
Dog music isn't just random melodies. It uses slower tempos, simpler structures, and lower frequencies that align with a dog’s auditory range. Our dogs hear a wider spectrum of sound than we do, and these tracks are engineered to avoid high-pitched, stressful noises. The calming effect comes from mimicking heartbeats and steady breathing patterns, which can lower a dog’s heart rate and reduce anxiety-driven behaviors like barking or pacing.
When you play this music during a thunderstorm or while you’re at work, you’re providing a consistent, soothing soundscape. It masks jarring outside noises and creates a predictable auditory environment. You notice your dog settles into their bed more quickly, their breathing deepens, and the tense watchfulness melts away. It’s a simple tool, but by tuning into their world, you give them a profound gift: the sound of safety.
Services like Amazon Music, Spotify, and YouTube offer dedicated playlists, such as “Music for Dogs” or “Calming Pet Tunes,” where they are often included with subscriptions like Amazon Prime ($14.99/month) or Spotify Premium ($14.99/month). There’s also more specialized content platforms like RelaxMyDog or DogTV (via their app or select TV providers, ($9.99/month) that create audio-visual programming based on canine hearing research.
So, does it work? I’ve been playing dog music for Chloe for a while now, particularly in the evenings, where it’s streamed from our YouTube channel subscription on the large screen TV. From what I‘ve observed, it in fact lessens her wandering around the house, makes her search out her bed quicker drifting off into a deeper and longer sleep. Check out Chloe's short video below.
Chloe hears the 'Dog Music' as it streams from the TV
and quickly kicks back
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