But our dogs will probably be aware that we settle down and relax when the TV is on, so that association might be useful in encouraging them to be calm, even when we are not there.

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A brand-new July 2025 study published in Scientific Reports just confirmed what many dog parents already suspected: your dog isn’t just watching TV—they have favorite shows, and their ...

And sometimes those deep dives can be entirely helpful, too. Such is the case with the world of dog relaxation videos, hours-long clips of music meant to ease the stress and anxiety of dogs.

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But our dogs will probably be aware that we settle down and relax when the TV is on, so that association might be useful in encouraging them to be calm, even when we are not there.