There have always been rumors about whether dogs watch television. Some people think it is illogical or untrue until they see it. However, more and more owners are surprised when their dog sits with them on the sofa to watch television. And it is not that the dog lies down to fall asleep; rather, it is paying attention to what is happening on the screen. Some bark, others follow the movement of objects, and others jump toward the television… Each one reacts differently. There are also those that pay no attention to it.
In the United States, there is a television channel, DOG TV, exclusively for dogs. It is a channel that broadcasts images designed, colored, and adapted for dogs. “The idea is to entertain canines when their owners are not at home,” explains Yossi Uzrad, the creator of DOG TV. It is broadcast every day of the week, with the aim of stimulating, relaxing, and entertaining.
The reason the program was created was not to make dogs sit down and watch television, as humans do. It goes beyond that: it was created so that dogs would not feel lonely when they were at home without their owners. It has not yet arrived in Spain, but the program's videos can be watched on YouTube.
What do dogs see on television?
Urban legend has it that dogs see in black and white. However, according to the Veterinary Ophthalmology Institute, they can perceive some color, although not to the same extent as humans. The color range of dogs is smaller. They only have two primary colors: blue and yellow.
Therefore, they are able to recognize movement on television, especially in animal documentaries, Western films, cartoons, animal sounds... These are what they recognize most. Dogs can recognize other animals because they have highly developed sight and hearing, as well as their sense of smell.
Which dogs watch the most TV?
The Terriers are characterized by being family dogs that enjoy human company and children. They are very attentive dogs and detect noises easily, unlike hounds, which rely more on their sense of smell.
“My dog not only pays attention to and watches television, but if an advert comes on and he is in another room, he runs to the TV because he knows an animal will appear,” said the owner of a Westie.
The best sofa companions
According to a study published by Netflix in April 2018, Spain is the fourth country in the world where pets watch the most television. 84% of Spaniards enjoy Netflix with their pet. Three out of five Spaniards choose their ARISTOPETS as the best sofa companions for watching television. Some people have a theory about this: pets cannot spoil the plot or watch episodes of your favorite series secretly.
Methodology:The survey was conducted by SurveyMonkey between January 9 and 25, 2018. It includes a sample of more than 50,000 responses)
Therefore, ARISTOCATS and ARISTODOGS are often the perfect companions for days spent binge-watching series or films.
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