Has it ever happened to you that your dog loves to watch television? Or maybe your cat is into music?

Spotify has just announced that it will create a special playlist for your dog, cat or hamster. You just log in, answer some questions about your pet's personality (whether they are relaxed or energetic, shy or friendly), just on the internet, upload the picture and playlist app to pause your current music catalog. Wait while scanning.

When I ask for something for my dog ​​Burt, Spotify gives us a sweet line from Elbow, Laura Marling and Jose Gonzalez. While it was playing, Burt slipped into sleep, licking his thick pink tongue to one side of his mouth. Maybe it’s because she’s full of delicate pop or she’s just as lazy as ever. I knew it was the latter, but I was mesmerized by the song with the idea that he could enjoy them, while at the same time allowing Spotify to use my endless love for my dog.

Dog need a streaming service
Dog need a streaming service

Meanwhile, Amazon Prime now offers TV shows made specifically for dogs, cats and other animals. If you type "TV for Pets", one of the first results to come is a 28-minute film called Chipmunk Versus Corn Cab with mostly five star reviews. This is footage where Chipmunk eats the yellow breakfast he chose. Other options include: The Dog Rescuers, a documentary starring songwriters, squirrels, raccoons and comedian Alan Davis. When I play the trailer for Reality TV for Dogs, a series of portraits set for the barking cacophony, my dog ​​wakes up, runs to the front door and imagines the animal on the other side. He certainly didn't understand that he was sitting and watching TV - which begs the question, is there any dog?

Is Animal Entertainment really a good idea? Or is it an aversion to pet owners spending too much time and money on their devices?

Dr. Kate Marment, the animal behavior that applies to pet behavior, badly determines that some animals prefer sound and moving pictures. "Cats and dogs, whether they enjoy it or not, are often subject to personal preference and individuality. Most cats love to hunt and bite the animals they see - rats and fish. "I can not see it Nu: Burt vinnappudalla television is angry with the animal. So of course, the popularity of these new services in your home depends very much on the nature of your pet.

"Playing classical music can help mild separation anxiety in dogs by encouraging you to relax while you're away," says Marment. According to a 2012 study of his recommendation, he found that canine dogs slept longer than playing classical music. “Leaving the TV also helps by providing some entertainment for dogs and cats who enjoy watching TV,” says Marment.

If they do not, it can be actively disruptive. "My advice is to test whether your pet enjoys music or TV and leave the game only if you see a positive impact on your pet."

Tech Guide Editor Stephen Fenech says Spotify and Amazon are getting into the lucrative niche. The pet industry is rampant in Australia, so it is not surprising that tech companies take advantage of our pet love by marketing products and services for cats and dogs. Benefit Chaucerus Undani think it is happy. "

Burt's reviews are as follows: He was apathetic or puzzled. That doesn’t mean I can’t play her personal playlist sometimes.