Scientists do know that multiple parts of the brain are involved in the process- specifically the limbic system and the auditory cortex. Despite the promising results of the study, scientists still don’t know the exact reason why music provides a soothing effect on dogs. The study found that classical music had a significant calming effect on dogs, while metal music caused an agitating effect. The study looked at 117 dogs in shelters that were exposed to heavy metal music and classical music. Her findings, which were published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, looked at the effects of relaxing music on dogs in stressful environments. Kogan from the Colorado State College of Veterinary Medicine. While several studies have been conducted regarding the relationship between music and dogs, one of the most notable studies was conducted by Dr. I created a Pet Playlist for “Spot,” my fictional dog (our landlord doesn’t allow pets), and the mix was, well, not bad! The Doobie Brothers and “Old Town Road,” both in heavy rotation in our apartment, were present and accounted for, along with “You Take a Dog” by Kurt Lanham, “Laughing at the Moon” from David Darling, “Squirrel Hunters” by Special Consensus, and (of course) “My Dog and Me” from John Hiatt & The Goners.Research Shows That Music Helps Calm Dogs Once that’s done, Spotify will do its magic, cooking up a playlist that “you’ll both enjoy.” While admitting that creating playlists for pets “isn’t an exact science,” Spotify says it worked with “experts” to come up with the “best approximation” of the tunes that pets would find most appealing. Spotify’s “algorithmically generated” Pet Playlists crank out mixes that both you and your pets will dig.įinally, you get to name your pet and upload a photo of your pooch, feline, or scaly four-legged friend. Relaxed or energetic? Shy or friendly? Apathetic or curious? You get the drift. Next, you’ll have to answer a few questions about your pet using a sliding lever.

Spotify for pets