Can dogs watch television?

Yes, dogs do look at the television. It may be due to the movement, the sound, the music or perhaps another animal on the screen, but this usually only lasts a few seconds, so the dog may quickly get bored. Sometimes the introduction or ending music of a television program may be the conditioned trigger that tells your dog that he is about to get his dinner or go out for a walk etc. However, what your dog would prefer to do is to be mentally stimulated, i.e, out sniffing around in a forest, a casual walk with his owner exploring the environment, searching for some hidden treats, chewing on a Kong stuffed with food, playing with a treat ball, or chewing a big meaty bone, using his senses and brain.