Ahead of next week’s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.
Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbel’s Canon, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and Saint Saens’ Carnival of the Animals; feel-good, relaxing music to help owners create a calm and soothing atmosphere for their dogs.
Presented by Magic Radio’s Emma B – proud owner of Boo, the Labrador and Berry, the Pug – the playlist can also be found on the Rayo app and has been created following Dogs Trust’s advice which shows staying calm and using music to mask sounds outside can help improve dogs’ behaviour during fireworks.
Fear of fireworks is unfortunately widespread, with Dogs Trust’s National Dog Survey finding that nearly half (45%) of respondents noticed their dog was not always calm when fireworks were going off. And whilst these fireworks fears may seem short-term, they can have a significant impact on wellbeing and can also worsen with age.
Presenter Emma B said: ‘I know with my own dogs how stressed they can be during firework season and this playlist will be just perfect to play to them as we cuddle up and have a cosy night in!’
Dogs Trust advises to stay at home with your dog during fireworks and plan for a cosy night in – put on the radio, close the curtains, create a safe space for your dog and prepare with toys and treats.
Jenna Kiddie, Head of Canine Behaviour at Dogs Trust said, “This time of year can be an anxious time for dog owners, as we worry about how our four-legged friends will cope with the loud and sudden bangs of fireworks. It’s important to recognise the individual needs of your dog, for example, if your dog wants to hide in their cosy space, let them. If they seek reassurance, give it to them. And if your dog doesn’t seem worried, you could keep them distracted with a game or treats, to keep their attention away from the noises outside. By tuning into Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds you could mask scary noises, and if you are calm, your pooch is more likely to also feel relaxed.”
Calming Pet Sounds from Magic Classical is available on the Rayo app
