Thats one of the songs (along with any other remixes of the Baha Mens 2000 hit) wed include on the new Alexa smart speaker skill for your dog. Puppy Jams! is an iHeartRadio music skill that plays songs for your dog even if youre not around.
Monday is International Dog Day. Let your dog rock out in honor of the very official holiday by turning on the Alexa skill.
For any Amazon device connected to the digital assistant Alexa, you can say, “Alexa, open Puppy Jams!” Then you tell the AI how your dog is feeling: stressed, lonely, or happy. Based on the mood you indicated, the device will select an iHeartRadio playlist made for canines.
The playlists arent just dog-themed songs, but classical melodies with soothing piano music and reggae — playlists that actual research has found de-stresses pups. Apparently, classical music increases sleep time for dogs and reggae and soft rock decrease stress levels. Be careful because fast, repeating songs have the opposite effect. “Who Let the Dogs Out” might actually get your pooch too keyed up.
Furbo Dog Camera With Alexa Do you frequently go to work or run errands on a daily basis? Are you hesitant to leave your dog alone in the house?
Alexa now has a skill for pet owners who also have Furbo tech at home. Furbo, creator of a dog camera and treat dispenser, partnered with Amazon to enable a skill to use its innovation.
The partnership now enables commands to schedule treat-giving for pups. According to the company, this not only alleviates your dog’s anxiety when you are away, but it can also be used for training them to avoid barking when alone.
“This integration with Alexa is meaningful for decreasing anxiety for both the puppy and the parent who worries about leaving their dog at home alone,” says Victor Chang, CEO of Tomofun, in charge of Furbo.
Furbo’s Alexa skill is among the first to integrate pet tech with Alexa commands. Among the commands that owners can program include dictating treat-giving based on time or based on break intervals. Best of all, this uses a positive reinforcement technique, which is known to be one of the better training techniques.
If Puppy Jams is a bit too much for your pup, maybe they’d appreciate some more relaxing sounds.
Music calms and soothes the nerves in people. Dogs can have the same experience when they hear music. If you have an Alexa device at home that can play soothing tunes, downloading the Calm My Dog skill might help the next time you need your pup to relax.
This skill is a different take from Puppy Jams. While the former is dedicated towards music that matches your dog’s mood, this skill plays soothing lyrics-free tunes.
While it does not allow for skipping, Calm My Dog presents a vast array of classical tunes that can help make your dog relax. Its easy controls make it user-friendly, too, so you can stop or start the app with simple commands.
Can Alexa play calming music for dogs?
Once enabled on your device, all you have to do is ask Alexa to “Start Relax My Dog” and she will play relaxing and soothing music that’s specifically designed to calm down your anxious pup (actually, it helps with relaxing people, too).
Should I play music for my dog when he’s alone?
Some owners like to play music for their dogs when they are alone at home. … Some dogs are filled with anxiety when left alone by their owners. Playing music in the background will not only help them feel less alone, the tunes can help muffle sounds from outside that may cause your pup stress when they are by themselves.
FAQ
Can Alexa play dog calming music?
What should I play on Alexa for my dog?
- Puppy Jams.
- Calm My Dog. “Alexa, open Calm My Dog” …
- Audible for Dogs. “Alexa, play Audiobooks for Dogs by Cesar Millan”. …
- Al the Dog Trainer. “Alexa, open Al the Dog Trainer” …
- MyPetDoc. “Alexa, open MyPetDoc” …
- Fascinating Dog Facts. “Alexa, play fascinating dog facts” …
- Stop Dog Barking.
Can I listen to my dog through Alexa?
Is there music to soothe dogs?