9 Ways to Calm or Energize Your Dog with Music
The right music can motivate you to work out, create a romantic atmosphere, or even bring you to tears. But what about your dog? Studies have shown that the right music can help dogs de-stress, and some shelters have started playing music as a way to help dogs adjust to a noisy and busy environment. Others suggest that dogs have a sense of pitch, and may even choose to join in! While your four-legged friend may not react in the same way you do, music can improve your dog’s life as well.
9. Get Those Paws Tapping
8. Let Your Mood Be the Guide
7. Leave Out the Lyrics

Dogs tend to respond well to more instrumental pieces. Anxious or fearful dogs may become unsettled by genres that involve vocals that sound like yelling or screaming, such as some forms of heavy metal. However, some dogs respond well to soothing, melodic vocals.
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