One in four already play songs for their pets to listen to while they are out and one-quarter even claimed to have seen their pets dancing to music, the company said. Spotify, which launched in 2008 and now claims to have 113 million subscribers in 79 countries, said its polling suggested 76 percent of British owners believed their pets enjoyed listening to music. "When dogs have appropriate auditory enrichment they may bark less, lie down and sleep more and their bodies are in a more relaxed physiological state." "Providing dogs with varied auditory enrichment can be used to reduce stress and anxiety over longer periods of time," said Neil Evans of the University of Glasgow, who consulted on the project. ![]() The podcast - in two five-hour blocks - is underpinned by relaxing music and ambient sounds such as light rain and rustling leaves. ![]() The pair offer "dog-directed praise, stories, affirmation messages and reassurance," Spotify said as it unveiled its new My Dog's Favorite Podcast offering. The playlists utilize the vocal skills of Game of Thrones actor Ralph Ineson and Jessica Raine, the lead actress in the BBC series Call the Midwife. The Swedish streaming service has created a "soothing mix" of music, speech and sounds to de-stress dogs home during the day. ![]() Photo: AFPOnline music giant Spotify on Wednesday launched a podcast for dogs left home alone in Britain, after its polling suggested most owners believe audio recordings help calm their canines. Ludacris (right) performs during the Spotify Supper during CES 2020 in Las Vegas on January 7.
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