Owner Leaves Dog Alone With Relaxing Music—Unprepared for What Petcam Shows
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A viral video of an American XL bully named Ragnar has warmed the hearts of viewers on TikTok—thanks to his hilariously chill reaction to some relaxing tunes.
The video, which was posted to Instagram by the pet's owners on June 4, shows Ragnar fully sprawled out on his dog bed, front legs extended and head buried contently on the cushion, exuding total peace.
An overlaid text on the video added more context: "Left my dog home alone with relaxing music… This is what I saw when I checked the camera… I think it worked." The caption read: "10/10 would recommend dog relaxing music!"
There is some science behind the lighthearted post, because music—particularly classical music—is proven to have a soothing effect on dogs. Research by the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and the University of Glasgow found that classical music can reduce stress levels in canines a significant amount.
In the 2015 study, researchers observed dogs in a shelter and found a notable decrease in stress behaviors, such as barking and pacing, when classical music was played around them.
The American Kennel Club also recommends soft classical or reggae music for dogs who suffer from separation anxiety, noting that the rhythm and tempo help promote a sense of stability and security.
Since it was posted, the video from @ragnarthebullyxl has racked up over 400,000 likes and more than 1.4 million views on the platform. The comments section is flooded with users expressing laughter and amazement at the canine's tranquil state, with one commenter writing, "Dude's sleeping like he pays the bills."
"'Pit bulls are mean' literally pit bulls:" Another viewer said.
"Now I feel better for leaving my dog relaxing music," another added.
"OMG I do this for my dog everyday when I'm out and she is always dead asleep," a third viewer shared.
"Him sleeping like that while [you are] at work paying for that TV to stay on so he can listen to his music," another said.
"This is literally what my dog does if not he's watching Bluey and people get made I leave him alone trust me he's living his life," another added.
Newsweek reached out to @ragnarthebullyxl for more information via email.
An American bully sleeps soundly on the floor.
An American bully sleeps soundly on the floor.
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