Do animals (like dogs) understand television?

Question

Do animals (like dogs) understand television?

Answer 1

Dogs understand much more than we give them credit for. They can easily comprehend the idea of television. They might not be able to understand most of what is happening, but my friends dog used to watch tv all the time. I guess it's stimulating to some dogs.

Answer 2

I don't think so.  But like the 1st answerer said, if they hear a dog, they'll pay attention.  They listen more to the speakers than they watch the screen.

Answer 3

my dog knows when a dog is on the tv. he'll either bark or growl if one is on

Answer 4

Our cat would watch animal shows.  She particularly liked to watch lians and tigers hunting,

Answer 5

Perhaps.  My cat used to touch the TV screen when some squealing baby kittens were shown.