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Having a TV in the home provides you and your family with hours of entertainment. Sometimes, you might also catch your pup watching or interacting with the device as well. If you’ve been wondering about this strange behavior, here’s what the dog boarding experts want you to know.

What Do Dogs See?

Dogs perceive and process TV images a bit differently than humans. People see a broad range of colors because they’re trichromatic, meaning there are three kinds of cones in the retinas. Dogs are dichromatic; they see the world in shades of grayish-brown, but they can also make out yellow and blue. Bright blues and yellows on the TV may catch your dog’s attention.

dog boardingSince TV images are so clear now, thanks to technology, what’s on TV looks more “believable” to dogs. That’s why they may react to dogs or other animals in commercials, movies, or TV shows. If your dog is energetic and likes to watch moving prey, like a terrier, they may start barking. Hounds that rely on their sense of smell may not show a lot of interest.

Can TV Be Part of Their Routine?

If your family often leaves the TV on for background noise, your dog may become desensitized to it. Even though they might not watch it, the noise might make them comfortable while everyone is at work or in school.

This could also keep them calm and less anxious if you drop them off at a dog boarding facility before a trip. This doesn’t work with every dog, though, because it depends on what their primary senses are. If your dog is driven more by smell than hearing, they may not show any interest in the TV.

 

If you want your puppy to have a television at the dog boarding facility while you’re on vacation, reach out to Hickman Creek Kennel in Nicholasville, KY. Their Premium Luxury Suites offer amenities like TV, a soft bed, a sofa, and plenty of space to create the most comfortable environment for your dog. For more information on their available suites or to schedule dog boarding, call (859) 885-3647.

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