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EARTHDATE: February 26, 2017

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REAL LIFE NEWS: DOGS LOVE REGGAE

by Hazed

Dogs prefer reggae or soft rock music over other genres, say researchers from the Scottish SPCA and the University of Glasgow.

They played a variety of music of differing styles to dogs at a rehoming centre, then assessed any changes in their physiology or behaviour. The types of music were soft rock, Motown, pop, reggae and classical.

Each dog appeared to have its own musical taste, but the most positive behaviour changes were seen when the dogs were played reggae and soft rock. The dogs spent more time lying down when played music, regardless of which genre, and their heart rates indicated a decrease in stress levels – particularly with soft rock and reggae.

The Scottish SPCA said that as a result of the research they would be investing in sound systems to be fitted in all its kennels.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-38757761
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/jan/31/dogs-reggae-soft-rock-10-top-dog-tracks

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