ANIMALS REACTING TO MUSIC
Although I’d love to say that the above video is a true representation of the dog’s reaction to Spanish music, it unfortunately is not.
Entertaining nonetheless!
There are however some stories of the ways in which animals have reacted to music. Listed below are some examples gathered from The Guardian’s ‘Notes and Queries’ section.
Music Makes the Milk Flow:
Apparently, it is common for dairy farmers to have loudspeakers installed in their milking parlours. This is done so that they can play some relaxing music to the cows during the milking process. Songs from musicians such as Simon and Garfunkel or Beethoven helps to relax the cows, allowing their milk to flow more freely. To read about this further, check out BBC’s article Sweet Music for Milking.
Hipster Horse:
An owner noticed his horse respond enthusiastically to drum and bass music. The owner notes that the horse went insane whilst listening to the Dutch-trio Noisia, by running around in circles and neighing on the offbeat.
Jazz Cat:
Another owner noticed her pet cat to respond to jazz. The cat used to do ‘head-over-heels’ whilst purring very loudly when her owner played jazz records.
Don’t Yodel At Me:
A very unhappy pup is not a fan Slim Whitman and his yodelling, and expresses this by howling every time she hears any of his songs.
Own Experience:
Every single time I play the piano at home, my pet dog jumps on the couch next to the piano to sit calmly and listen. She gazes at the piano adoringly. Once I’ve finished playing, she leaves the room.
For the full list of these stories, head along to The Guardian’s website.
