What do dogs see on TV?

Some owners say that their pets watch what is happening on TV with interest, others say that dogs do not react in any way to the “talking box”. What do dogs see on TV, and why are some pets addicted to TV shows, while others remain indifferent?

What TV shows do dogs prefer?

Scientists from the University of Central Lancashire conducted a study and proved that those dogs who still watch TV prefer to watch their relatives. Of particular interest were dogs that growl, bark or whine.

Also, the attention of animals was attracted by stories involving squeaker toys.

However, some dogs do not respond to TV at all. And there is a version that it depends not on the characteristics of the dog, but on the technical characteristics of the TV.

What can dogs see on TV?

It’s no secret that dogs see the world differently than we do. Including our and canine speed of image perception differ.

In order for you and me to perceive the image on the screen, a frequency of 45 – 50 hertz is enough for us. But dogs need at least 70 – 80 hertz to understand what is happening on the screen. But the flicker frequency of older TVs is about 50 hertz. So many dogs whose owners have not changed their equipment to a more modern one simply cannot physically understand what is shown on TV. Which means they don’t show any interest. Moreover, such an image of them is annoying, making it difficult to concentrate.

But modern TVs have a frequency of 100 hertz. And in this case, the dog is quite capable of enjoying the TV show.