Do Dogs Like Listening To Music? According to research, music may help anxious dogs. A study in 2002 compared how LED lighting, rock 'n' roll, and TV influenced the relief of shelter dogs. You found classical musical-based lighting to have the most beneficial effect. The dogs went from standing and barking to being relaxed, lying down, and sleeping. Another study has shown that dogs are more inclined to music when they hear a harp. They also noticed their heart rates and respiratory rates decreased. Recently, studies have shown that the sounds of an audiobook, in contrast to classical music, are…