Music that dogs like. BGM for dogs.
When you want to help your beloved dog relax, or reassure them when they’re home alone, what do you do?
In fact, studies show that, just like humans, dogs experience reduced stress and can relax when they listen to music.
What’s even more surprising is that dogs are most relaxed when listening to reggae or soft rock!
So in this article, we’ll introduce music you can play for your dog.
In addition to reggae and soft rock, which performed well in experiments, we’ve selected gentle, slow-tempo tracks such as classical, jazz, and songs with soft vocals.
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I Can See Clearly NowJimmy Cliff
This song, which became the theme for the film Cool Runnings, is a reggae number that makes the movie—about a Jamaican bobsled team—even happier and more uplifting.
Jimmy Cliff’s vocals have a reassuring power, as if giving you a strong push forward.
It’s a classic I’d love reggae-loving pups to hear, and if you could even dance together to it, that would be the ultimate happiness.
“Waltz” from Sleeping BeautyPeter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
It’s said that dogs like classical music and relax when they listen to it, but because small and large dogs have different vocal ranges and heart rates, their preferences also differ.
Finding the songs your dog likes might be an enjoyable task for owners.
Some dogs will even howl along adorably when you play upbeat music.
TraumereiRobert Alexander Schumann
Schumann’s Träumerei, which is often featured in music boxes and the like, is probably one of the signature pieces of soothing classical music.
The title means “dream” in German, and it is said to have a calming, sleep-inducing effect on babies, so it should be perfect for times when you want to quiet or relax your dog.
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One LoveBob Marley
When it comes to reggae, Bob Marley is the “god,” isn’t he? He’s a wonderful musician whose background and philosophy gave rise to gentle, peaceful lyrics and songs.
With reggae’s laid-back rhythm and free, flowing vocals, not only people but dogs, too, will surely unwind their tension and relax.
Liebesträume No. 3 (Three Nocturnes): “Dreams of Love”Franz Liszt
Many people might think it’s strange that dogs can be soothed by music.
However, it has been found that when dogs listen to classical music, they sleep better and relax.
Similarly, cows—also animals—reportedly produced 3% more milk per day when they listened to gentle classical pieces such as Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony.
The RoseBette Midler
Bette Midler’s smash hit “The Rose” is sung with deep affection.
I’m sure many people have been moved to tears by this song, and dogs must also have hearts that can receive such heartfelt music! This is definitely a song you’ll want to listen to with your beloved dog.
It’s a gentle love song accompanied by piano—listen to it while thinking about your pup or someone special to you.
Waltz For DebbyBill Evans
It’s a 1961 piece by jazz pianist Bill Evans.
With a crisp suit and neatly groomed hair—the very picture of a gentleman—he performs one of the greatest masterpieces of jazz.
The piano, upright bass, and drums trio is incredibly groovy, offering a soothing pleasure that makes you feel more and more healed as you listen.
I’m sure that sensation will resonate with dogs, too.
Play it for your gentlemanly pup and see for yourself.