…what would you put on for him?

The majority of my life I have as convinced that dogs couldn’t see TV’s. Now I have one that no only watches but reacts - shakes pillows at things he doesn’t like, growls, barks, and dances at creatures he’s trying to protect me from, etc.

He’ll lay his head on a pillow and just watch dramas…any suggestions for things he might like but not attack?

  • normalexit@lemmy.world
    5·
    16 days ago

    We usually put on something like a kids movie or a sitcom. I avoid action shows or anything with loud noises or explosions.

    Someone already mentioned it, but Bluey seems to work. We also put on shows like the Golden Girls or Family Matters, because it is good wholesome family entertainment, and she’s family.

  • BCsven@lemmy.ca
    3·
    15 days ago

    We had two dogs previously that could not see the TV, or mirrors. They totally had no reaction nor interaction , like the TV show or mirror didn’t exist in front of them, even if we positioned them right in front of either.

    Our new dog will actively watch dramas with us, or nature shows. We also catch her stopping in front of the full length mirror and staring at herself.

    Since she seems to understand it’s people on screen, my wife laughs at me when I cover the dogs eyes if its going to be a violent scene. Since she’s a rescue, with some issue, I figure it’s not good for her to see people attacking others.

  • Vandalismo@lemmy.world
    3·
    16 days ago

    I worked for a cable tv company and there was a channel for dogs which had images of open fields and birds, also other dogs playing, there are YouTube channels dedicated to this content, search “tv for dogs”

    • Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works
      0·
      16 days ago

      I can understand Bob Ross because he’s always got that sweet tone in his voice the dog would hear as

      “Yes, you’re being a good boy, aren’t you? So am I. We’re both good boys and I’m painting a nice place for you to run around in. How about I put in a tree for you? You could pee on it and dig under the roots. Here’s a nice big tree, and here’s another to be its friend. You and I are friends too, yes we are.”

      Come to think of it, that’s a big part of why I like watching Bob Ross too.