Dogs Love Netflix’s ‘Sealook,’ and Their Vision May Explain Why

Apparently, the latest Netflix binge-watchers don’t need their own profiles. They might just need four paws and a comfortable spot in front of the television. Dogs are popping up across social media, completely captivated by Sealook, an animated series filled with round little seals waddling, sliding, bouncing, and getting themselves into trouble. Some dogs are casually watching from the couch, while others are planting themselves directly in front of the screen as though missing five seconds of seal drama would be unacceptable. Credit: Facebook The trend has become big enough that USA Today recently highlighted dogs watching the viral animated show. And judging by the reactions appearing online, some pups have apparently decided their humans aren’t the only ones entitled to a Netflix obsession. Wait, What Is ‘Sealook’? Sealook follows a group of playful seals living together in a wildlife sanctuary. Netflix describes the animated series as a goofy, short-form kids’ comedy centered on the seals’ different personalities and mischievous antics. That description doesn’t exactly scream “must-watch television for dogs.” Yet put those animated seals on a television, and some pups suddenl...