Whether your dogs are just too active or anxious, making them relax or putting them to sleep at night may be a challenge. So, if you’re asking yourself, “How can I make my dog relax?”, this is the article for you.

1. Put on the television

The Internet has made us realize that even pets love to watch TV. Believe it or not, our dogs may also have their favourite TV shows. It is advised to avoid horror-themed(恐怖主题的) TV shows. So, if you’d like your dog to have a good night’s sleep, perhaps keep them away from something scary.

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This study also showed that certain types of songs help dogs relax before bed and finally sleep peacefully. All dog owners know how challenging it can be to put their dogs to bed at night.  They can be so alert(警觉的) that it becomes almost impossible to make them fall asleep. Thank goodness for jazz and classical music, this may just be the answer to your problems.

3. Take them for a walk

A nice relaxing walk in the park is a great way to make your dog quiet and more relaxed. Sometimes it just takes a few minutes or hours of fresh air to help your dog beat the anxiety. With these types of walks, you’re giving them a little more control. They get to stop and smell the flowers, and play with other dogs at the dog park. By the time you get home, they will be a bit tired from the walk and play. This way your dog can get a good and relaxing night of sleep.

1.Who is the passage written for?

A Music fans.

B Farmers.

C Dog owners.

D Animal lovers.

解析：选C。C 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句的“So, if you’re asking yourself, ‘How can I make my dog relax?’, this is the article for you.”可知，这篇文章是写给养狗人的，教他们如何让狗放松。故选C。

2.Which of the following are not good for dogs?

A Comedies.

B Documentaries.

C Soap operas.

D Scary TV shows.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据第二段的“It is advised to avoid horror-themed TV shows.”可知，作者不建议给狗看恐怖题材的电视节目，因为这样不利于它们的睡眠。故选D。

3.What can be put back into the “ ▲ ”?

A Sing some songs.

B Face the challenge.

C Play some music.

D Fall asleep peacefully.

解析：选C。C 段落大意题题。根据第三段的“certain types of songs help dogs relax”以及“jazz and classical music”可知，作者建议给给狗播放音乐。故选C。

4.According to the writer, dogs can do all the following things except for ________.

A being controlled more

B taking in more fresh air

C playing at the dog park

D smelling flowers and grass

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第四段的“you’re giving them a little more control”可知，你给狗更多的控制权，而不是让狗被控制得更多。故选A。

5.What’s the suitable title for the passage?

A What does an active dog think?

B How can I make my dog relax?

C What do you need to know about pets?

D How can you choose the best bed for your dogs?

解析：选B。B 主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了如何让狗放松的几种方法。故选B。