Research has shown that soothing tunes are beneficial to dogs.

Music has a calming effect on the animals

Dogs at a rescue centre in Birmingham are enjoying some festive tunes thanks to a new state-of-the-art sound system.

Dogs, staff and visitors to Birmingham Dog's Home can now enjoy a background of jovial seasonal songs, thanks to a package of sophisticated installations.

Brad Field, who installed the high-tech system, explained that dogs love the music, which also has a calming effect.

He added: “They are so well cared for by the hard-working staff at the dogs’ home and having the Christmas music has been an added bonus this year. 

"Everyone at Birmingham Dogs’ Homes has been a joy to work with and realising that I have been able to help in this small way is very rewarding."

Brad's company has also fitted a reception video display to show visitors all the good work that the centre does.

Birmingham Dogs' Home manager Areika Bickerton said that the music helped to provide a tranquil atmosphere, greatly helping the dogs settle in and be happier.

She said: “We’ve found the music useful for reducing dog anxiety and muffles background sounds that might otherwise upset them.

“Research has shown that soothing tunes are beneficial to dogs. It’s key for us that our dogs feel as comfortable as they can be prior to finding their forever home”.

Image (C) Birmingham Dogs Home