Recent research published in *Scientific Reports* has revealed that a dog's personality significantly influences its television viewing habits. The study observed 453 dogs and found that excitable dogs were more likely to follow moving objects on screen, while fearful or anxious dogs responded more strongly to non-animal stimuli such as car horns and doorbells. On average, dogs watched television for approximately 14 minutes per session.
The study also found that dogs were more likely to react to animals on-screen than to other stimuli, with about 45% of the dogs always responding to dog noises such as barking and howling. These findings suggest that understanding a dog's temperament can help owners select appropriate television content to enrich their pets' lives.
As dog-specific television programming becomes more popular, these insights could inform content creation and training approaches to enhance canine welfare.