Have you ever sat down on your couch to binge-watch your current favorite show on the TV only to find out your dog is already there? Why is he looking curiously at the TV screen? Since when do dogs enjoy watching TV shows? You may have a million questions now that you know that it’s not just your dog, the majority of indoor dogs on the planet, at some point in their lives, enjoy watching television.
What exactly do dogs see on TV?
Like you and me, dogs do not watch Bridgerton or Stranger Things for the plot. So what exactly do dogs see on TV? Research from online casino Betway claim that dogs stare at the screen because they find motions, visuals, and sound effects coming from the screen enjoyable.
According to the data, almost 66% of dog owners would rather leave the TV on for their pups while they are away from home or running errands, hoping that the shows on the screen would keep their dogs entertained. Undeniably dogs do not perceive TV as humans do. Having 20/75 vision the furry friends often do not see the subjects clearly on the screen, so you may have noticed their eagerness to sit as close to the TV as possible.
Having two types of cones Dogs can see only a few colors; blue, yellow, and some gray. So if the dogs were to see a red dress on the TV they would only experience dullness. When it comes to the subject of television, dogs would rather watch animals, oftentimes they even prefer watching their own species over any cartoons.
Bridgerton, dogs’ favorite show
In a current study, dog owners were asked to keep an eye on their dogs’ actions while watching various television shows. A wellness tracker recorded their heartbeat and stress levels when the shows played on TV. It also made sure to keep track of the number of hours they slept the same night.
The following morning the results looked something like this;
For every hour watching Bridgerton, the pups rested for 37 minutes straight. Scoring 36 minutes of rest time American TV show ‘Friends’ was another success. Next on the list was Pup Academy, which helped them rest for 34 minutes but the dogs’ anxiety levels reached quite high. It seems if you want to see your dog calm you might as well put on an episode of Rick and Morty which during the investigation relaxed the pups for about 34 minutes.
At the end of the list were Stranger Things and The Witcher with nap times of only 28 minutes and 27 minutes, respectively.