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Curating the perfect soundtrack is a must before any road trip, but if you're bringing your furry friend along, they may want to have a say.
Studies have shown that certain types of music can actually help dogs relax when cooped up in the car.
Guided by research from the University of Glasgow, a music professor has put together the top ten tracks you can play your pooch while in the car.
The playlist features the Bee Gees, Bob Marley and Pink Floyd, with tunes in our pets' preferred genres.
Sam Sutton from the University of West London, said: 'Reggae and soft rock appear to have been the canine tunes of choice.
'Perhaps the combination of pristine studio production and pleasing sound aesthetics contribute to what makes the dog's playlist of choice.'
Research has shown that music can actually help dogs relax when in the car (stock image)
Guided by research from the University of Glasgow, a music professor has put together the top ten tracks you can play your pooch that can reduce their stress and anxiety on a road trip
In a 2017 study, dogs at a rehoming centre in Dumbarton, Scotland were played five different genres of music: soft rock, Motown, pop, reggae and classical.
Animal physiologists measured the dogs' heart rates and noted behavioural changes while the music was playing.
They found the pooches laid down more and showed a decrease in stress levels, particularly when the tunes were soft rock or reggae.
Although these genres stood out, Professor Neil Evans, who led the study, said the research suggested each dog had its own music tastes.
He said: 'Overall, the response to different genres was mixed, highlighting the possibility that, like humans, our canine friends have their own individual music preferences.'
According to hotel booking platform justhooit, more than 65 per cent of dog owners have noticed that their pooch gets stressed while travelling in a car.
To help relax our pups while on the road, Professor Sutton has created a Spotify playlist featuring their favourite genres.
The tracks include The Bee Gees' 'How Deep Is Your Love', Bob Marley's 'No Woman, No Cry', and 'Dark Side
