Ever wondered if your dog really watches TV? A new study finds that many do, and how they respond depends not just on what’s on screen, but on their personality, from excitement levels to fearfulness.

A brand-new July 2025 study published in Scientific Reports just confirmed what many dog parents already suspected: your dog isn’t just watching TV—they have favorite shows, and their personality ...

Okay, admit it…Do you leave your TV on for your dog when you leave the house? Well, you are not alone! Or maybe, when you are home watching TV, you’ve caught your dog tilting their head at a barking ...

Ever catch your dog staring at the screen during movie night and wonder if they're actually watching? Turns out, they might be. A new scientific study from Auburn University found that many dogs ...

This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...

The new Dog Television Viewing Scale was used to assess what may draw some dogs to the TV. “Personality of the dog influences their viewing habits,” Jeffrey Katz, lead study author, psychology ...

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The new Dog Television Viewing Scale was used to assess what may draw some dogs to the TV. CREDIT: Manabu Ogasawara via Getty Images. Get the Popular Science daily ...