US EditionDogs prefer certain TV shows depending on their personality type, researchers find
UNITED STATES, JUL 21 – A study of 453 dogs found that temperament, not breed or age, influences how dogs respond to TV, with 45% reacting to animal sounds on screen, researchers report.
- On July 17, 2025, Auburn University scientists revealed a survey-based study showing dogs’ temperament governs whether they bark at human figures on television, implying personality influences screen reactions.
- Researchers surveyed 650 dog owners between February and March 2024, with the final sample narrowed to 453 dogs, to examine dogs' responses to TV based on temperament.
- Analysis found no viewing differences by age, sex, or breed, suggesting personality influences dogs' TV responses, regardless of demographics.
- This insight offers practical guidance for dog owners, as researchers state, `'Engagement with television could provide dogs with an enriching, meaningful experience,'` and understanding temperament can inform program selection.
- Looking ahead, researchers aim to expand studies through owner-submitted videos, with Freya Mowat suggesting more research is needed to resolve discrepancies in findings.
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