Nine out of 10 UK dog owners are watching more TV and streaming more content since the pandemic began, according to new data.
Rover.com has just released a report that reveals where our dogs fit into that downtime – and it turns out, the show doesn’t go on without them, with about 47% of owners admitting to waiting for their dog to get into the room before watching a show.
More than three-quarters of Brits said they watched TV with their dogs very often or always – and dogs also ranked No.1 when people were asked who they prefer to watch TV or movies with, 36% of pet parents saying their dog tops the list, over their partner, friends or children.
Here are some additional findings:
– Nearly half (46%) of pet parents say their dog has a favorite TV show
– UK dog owners listed ‘Simpsons’, ‘EastEnders’, and ‘Coronation Street’ as topping the list of favorite shows among our furry family members
– 66% of owners admit to leaving their TV or streaming device on for their dog even when they’re not around
– Nearly 80% of dog parents say that their furry family member actively watches or reacts to what’s happening on the screen including barking at or thinking animals on the screen are real
– The majority (65%) try to accommodate their dog’s comfort while binge-watching TV and films by letting them cozy up on the couch, hog the blankets or even lie on top of them
– The majority (56%) of owners say their dog typically gets snacks while watching TV, with biscuits, bones and dog treats topping the list.
