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Pets Can Display Excited Behaviour When Certain Music Is Played

Wednesday, 15 March 2023 09:51

Some pets dance around, jump up and down and get over-excited just like humans.

A new study has found half of pets display excited behaviour when certain music genres are played.

33% of dogs barked when they heard rock music, while 30% of cat owners reported their furry friend liked classical music.

The research also found 40% of hamsters enjoyed rap beats.

The Irish Daily Star reports a spokesperson for record label Downes Music, who conducted the survey, said some pets dance around, jump up and down and get over-excited just like humans.

Des Groome, from Groome Vets, has been speaking with Will Faulkner on Midlands Today and says he isn't surprised by the findings:

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