Table 4.

WtC design opportunities matrix used to identify opportunities for improving pet dogs' sound environment.

		Mental wellbeing
		Nutrition	Environment	Health	Behavior
	Choice		Choose between alternative auditory environments or stimuli		Ability to choose environments suited to e.g., resting, sleeping, interactivity
Competence
	Control		Ability to change the auditory environment	Ability to minimize exposure to distressing auditory stimuli	Ability to rest, sleep, interact etc. when desired
	Variety		Greater variety of auditory stimuli, less predictability
	Complexity		Greater complexity of auditory environment to avoid habituation

Bold border indicates opportunities identified as high priority for animal welfare.