00:00I grew up in a household where the TV was always left on for my pup.
00:05Dad claimed it was to keep him company.
00:07Mum said it was to keep him entertained.
00:09So are either actually possible or even helpful in any way?
00:13Were mum and dad right?
00:15According to Canine Country, a conclusive study on whether or not your dog likes extra background noise
00:21is actually hard to achieve.
00:23The site does reiterate that noise can help pups feel secure
00:27and help them deal with separation anxiety.
00:30Think of a TV as a safety cue that isn't you.
00:34Well, turns out dad was right.
00:36Hills Pet reports, dogs do watch TV, but bear in mind a dog's vision differs from that of a human.
00:43Dogs can see specific colours, hear specific sounds and are attracted to movement.
00:49That sounds like entertainment to me.
00:51I suppose mum was right too.
00:53A friendly reminder, screen time is not a replacement for outdoor play or exercise.
00:58That goes for your pup and for you.
