Dogs Have Distinct Preferences About What's On TV, Study Shows
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – A study of 453 U.S. dog owners found 45% of dogs respond to images or sounds of other dogs on TV, with personality influencing reactions more than breed or age.
- On July 17, Scientific Reports published a study showing 88.3% of dogs actively responded to television content, confirming widespread dog engagement with TV.
- Temperament traits such as excitability and anxiety influence dogs' TV engagement, according to a survey-based study published July 17 in Scientific Reports, explaining individual differences.
- The researchers found that about 45% of dogs always respond to dog noises such as barking and howling, revealing specific response rates.
- The study has practical applications in shelter environments, enabling enrichment strategies tailored to dogs' personalities.
- Katz envisions a citizen science endeavor, while Mowat suggests more research is needed.
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Many dogs actively watch TV. Whether they understand what is happening is open. But what they react to also depends on their character, such a study. The findings match a trend.
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