Calming Pet Sounds now playing!

Ahead of next week’s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical has teamed up with Dogs Trust to provide the perfect playlist to help calm your canine if fireworks aren’t for them. Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds in partnership with Dogs Trust – which includes Pachelbel’s Canon, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and, of course, Saint Saens’ Carnival Of The Animals – offers feel-good, relaxing music to help owners create a calm and soothing atmosphere for their pet. Perfect for snuggling up on the sofa with your furbaby and distracting them from what’s going on outside!

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 that shows staying calm and using music to mask sounds outside  can help improve behaviour during fireworks.

Fear of fireworks is unfortunately widespread, with a Dogs Trust 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. *

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 says, “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. Find out more at hellorayo.co.uk

Presenter Emma B with her pooch, Boo

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Notes to Editor: 

*Riemer S (2019) Not a one-way road—Severity, progression and prevention of firework fears in dogs. PLoS ONE 14(9): e0218150. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0218150 ; Storengen, L. M., & Lingaas, F. (2015). Noise sensitivity in 17 dog breeds: Prevalence, breed risk and correlation with fear in other situations. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 171, 152-160.

Tips and advice from Dog’s Trust: 

How can I tell if my dog fears fireworks?
Here are some of the signs that your dog might be fearful or stressed during fireworks: