Ever wondered if your canine friend has his/her own favourite tracks to listen to when in the car?
Skoda U.K. and Dog Behaviourist and Nutritionist, Anna Webb, certainly think so. The two have collaborated on a new playlist, titled Happy Hounds, for your furry friend.
The playlist comes complete with tracks that fall within a range of beats per minute that has been found to aid dogs to keep calm And it isn't just a random mishmash of songs or sounds either. Happy Hounds has been, Skoda U.K. states, scientifically proven to ease car travel anxiety in dogs, thanks to the use of music that keeps to a certain range of beats per minute that emulates that heartbeat of puppies and small dogs to deliver a calming effect.
And the driver behind the wheel will be able to appreciate this playlist as well, with tracks including Harry Styles' Watermelon Sugar (chosen thanks to its velvety smooth vocals), alongside pieces from SZA, Rihanna, Bob Marley and the Wailers, and Adele all included.
Webb points out that dogs can become anxious in cars for many reasons. Beyond simply being in an unfamiliar space, your canine friend is also hearing unusual sounds from the road and weather. Excessively warm cabin temperatures, as well as previous bad experiences, and motion sickness can all also contribute to in-car nervousness.
Skoda states that up to 75% of dog owners have been distracted by the behaviour of their anxious dog She additionally advises that owners should ensure that their canine friends are comfortably secured in their harness before entering the car, with the music volume kept low at first, and the cabin temperature kept under 20 degrees Celsius.
Skoda states that the playlist was created after research revealed that six out of 10 dogs become nervous in cars, while up to 75% of dog owning drivers have been distracted on streets, lanes, and motorways by the behaviour of their anxious dog.
The playlist, Happy Hounds with Skoda, is now available on Spotify here.
Skoda U.K. and Dog Behaviourist and Nutritionist, Anna Webb, certainly think so. The two have collaborated on a new playlist, titled Happy Hounds, for your furry friend.
And the driver behind the wheel will be able to appreciate this playlist as well, with tracks including Harry Styles' Watermelon Sugar (chosen thanks to its velvety smooth vocals), alongside pieces from SZA, Rihanna, Bob Marley and the Wailers, and Adele all included.
Webb points out that dogs can become anxious in cars for many reasons. Beyond simply being in an unfamiliar space, your canine friend is also hearing unusual sounds from the road and weather. Excessively warm cabin temperatures, as well as previous bad experiences, and motion sickness can all also contribute to in-car nervousness.
Skoda states that the playlist was created after research revealed that six out of 10 dogs become nervous in cars, while up to 75% of dog owning drivers have been distracted on streets, lanes, and motorways by the behaviour of their anxious dog.
The playlist, Happy Hounds with Skoda, is now available on Spotify here.
