“So, I’ve seen musician’s dogs who seem to love the type of music – or instrument – their beloved human plays, and I’ve seen music lovers’ dogs enjoy everything from opera to heavy rock depending on their persons’ preference.

“I certainly have seen dogs whose musical preferences mirror their owner’s” explains Carolyn. Research suggests that although dogs tend to enjoy more soothing genres, such as classical, they also enjoy genres such as soft rock and reggae 2 – not to mention the musical choices that their owners prefer.