Popular Christmas Songs Your Pet Can’t Stand
As the holiday season approaches, festive music fills the air. However, not all Christmas songs are suitable for your furry companions. Recent insights from music experts highlight the importance of song tempo on dogs’ behavior.
Understanding Dogs’ Musical Preferences
Studies indicate that music can significantly impact dogs’ stress levels. Specifically, tunes with a tempo of 50 to 60 beats per minute (BPM) are most calming, particularly those featuring low percussive elements. These characteristics can lower cortisol, the stress hormone, in dogs.
Conversely, faster-paced songs may lead to increased anxiety in pets. Knowing this, we can identify which popular Christmas songs dogs are likely to enjoy and which ones might cause them distress.
The Most Stressful Christmas Songs for Dogs
If you love these classics, you might want to enjoy them using headphones around your pets. Here’s a list of Christmas songs that have been identified as the most stressful for dogs:
- “Last Christmas” by Wham! — 206 BPM
- “Merry Christmas Everyone” by Shakin’ Stevens — 203 BPM
- “Mele Kalikimaka” by The Andrews Sisters — 203 BPM
- “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams — 202 BPM
- “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande — 192 BPM
- “Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra — 186 BPM
- “Please Come Home for Christmas” by the Eagles — 183 BPM
- “Driving Home for Christmas” by Chris Rea — 180 BPM
- “Holiday Road” by Kesha — 170 BPM
- “We Wish You The Merriest” by Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Fred Waring — 169 BPM
- “Where Are You Christmas?” by Faith Hill — 168 BPM
The Least Stressful Christmas Songs for Dogs
In contrast, here are ten Christmas songs that dogs may find less anxiety-inducing. These tunes fall closer to the calming BPM range:
- “Carol of the Bells” from the Home Alone soundtrack — 47 BPM
- “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee — 67 BPM
- “Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Bing Crosby — 73 BPM
- “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)” by Nat King Cole — 73 BPM
- “Christmas Time Is Here” by Vince Guaraldi — 75 BPM
- “Frosty The Snowman” by The Ronettes — 77 BPM
- “Sleigh Ride” by The Ronettes — 77 BPM
- “Here Comes Santa Claus” by Gene Autry — 80 BPM
- “The Prayer” by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli — 82 BPM
- “O Holy Night” by Ravyn Lenae — 84 BPM
As you celebrate this festive season, keep in mind your pet’s unique sensitivity to music. Choosing the right tunes can help create a calm and joyful atmosphere for both you and your furry friend.
