Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Music's Calming Effect on Animals
Music can have a calming effect on animals, especially dogs and cows.
A viral video showed cows standing still while listening to bagpipes.
For dogs, music can help them relax in noisy urban environments.
Medha Sharma found that playing a mantra recitation calmed her injured dog, Tara.
Nishant Rai observed his dog relaxing to Indian classical and old melodies.
Dr. Urfeya Mirza explains that dogs have sensitive hearing and can benefit from calming music.
She advises using music as part of a daily routine to create a sense of safety for dogs.
It's important to keep the volume low and observe the dog's reactions to ensure the music is comforting.
A viral video shows cows standing still while listening to bagpipes, indicating music's calming effect on animals.
Medha Sharma used a mantra recitation to calm her injured dog, Tara, in a noisy urban environment.
Nishant Rai observed his dog relaxing to Indian classical and old melodies, with deep bass having a soothing effect.
Dr. Urfeya Mirza explains that dogs have sensitive hearing and can benefit from calming music, which activates the parasympathetic nervous system.
Music should be incorporated into daily routines and associated with positive experiences to create a sense of safety for dogs.
- Who
- Dogs and cows, Medha Sharma, Nishant Rai, Dr. Urfeya Mirza
- What
- The calming effect of music on animals, particularly dogs and cows
- When
- Recent observations and studies
- Where
- Urban environments, veterinary settings, and homes
- Why
- Music can reduce stress and anxiety in animals, activating the parasympathetic nervous system
- Animals
- Cows, Dogs
- Music Types
- Bagpipes, Ghazal, Mantra Recitation, Indian Classical, Old Melodies
- Scientific Explanation
- Dogs hear frequencies up to 60,000 Hz, three times the human range, and perceive sounds at much lower volumes.
- Calming Effects
- Decreased heart rate, lower blood pressure, reduction in stress hormone cortisol
- Expert
- Dr. Urfeya Mirza, American College of Animal Welfare resident
- Key Observations
- Dogs respond to fundamental energy and emotion in sound, especially in Indian classical and old melodies.
- Implementation Advice
- Music should be incorporated into daily routines and associated with positive experiences.
- Volume Consideration
- Volume should be kept low, as pleasant background music to humans might be uncomfortable for dogs.