Do dogs actually watch television?

It might sound crazy, but television for dogs exists. Creators of canine shows hope to create a diversion for your pet while you’re away.

Do dogs actually watch television?

It might sound like a hoax, but television for dogs exists. According to creators of these canine diversions, TV for dogs not only stimulates your pet’s brain, but also provide a source of comfort while you are away from home.

The first question to consider when trying to determine whether to indulge your pet in doggy TV is if our pets do, in fact, enjoy watching television. Because dogs’ eyes are different than our own, this was not an option until recent years, when digital television was created. Dogs’ eyes are more sensitive to movement than ours’ and they are able to see the refresh rate—or flicker— of images on older TV screens. Digital screens now provide canine-quality entertainment and with this new technology came the option to create new entertainment for while you are away from home.

Though no one likes to leave their pet at home alone, we cannot be with them all the time. Even with the options of doggy daycare, pet walkers and a range of toys, it can be hard to entertain Fido at all times when you are out of the house. This can lead to boredom and understimulation, which can cause pets to become destructive. Even if your companion is not destroying furniture while you are at work, distractions can help him from feeling lonely and keep his mind occupied until you return.