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Originally Posted by lucyaboo  Great idea! I leave the TV on for my pup's too! They like the Nickelodeon channel  |
Actually TV or radio on is a bad Idea for dogs with anxiety for few reasons.
1 They need quiet time so if you want to have it on for a little while put the radio on a timer.
2. You can not control what comes over the TV or radio.. what if they have an emergency call out that is to high pitched and scary and will or could make it worse for a dog with anxiety. Or a show that has loud bangs and pops??
3. If it is sound that is the trigger you will only muffle it not stop it and it can concern them more to not hear it clearly.
4. not all music is calming but sets them in motion.
5. we tend to listen to things much louder then a dogs needs them to be. It hurts them long term.
That said if you listen to a radio station with your dog all the time and it is normal it is on all day. then go for it. Classical is better then most radio for dogs but some have loud bands and will concern a dog.
There are Cd's and DVDs for use with dogs with anxiety. I have a look at the stuff from Through a dogs ear.
JL