Spotify tunes into pets with personalised playlists for furry friends

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The streaming service has introduced personalised pet playlists designed to match the mood and characteristics described by owners with some of their own music tastes.

Users can generate a playlist for a dog, cat, iguana, hamster or bird, and use sliders to determine features such as how energetic, friendly and curious they are.

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An algorithm will then choose tracks the person likes which align closely with their pet's traits, so music can be enjoyed together.

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"When dogs have appropriate auditory enrichment they may bark less, lie down and sleep more, and their body's are in a more relaxed physiological state."

According to a survey of 3,000 pet owners who stream music in the UK, around three-quarters say they already play tunes to their animals and believe they love listening to music.

The platform has also created a new podcast for lonely dogs designed to keep them calm when their owner is away from home, called My Dog's Favourite Podcast.

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Each episode features dog-directed praise, stories, affirmation messages and reassurance, with well-known voices including Ralph Ineson and Jessica Raine.

Dr Samantha Gaines, RSPCA dog welfare expert, said: "While nothing can ever replace the company and presence of a dog's two-legged friend, research is increasingly showing the effect of music on dog behaviour.

"The type of music a dog listens to is important and research has shown that some music can help dogs relax while other types may have a less beneficial effect so it's really great Spotify have curated and produced music with dogs in mind."

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