Pavlov’s Dog

Pavlov’s Dog

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Pavlov's Dog is an American progressive rock group that emerged in 1972. The band's name references the psychological concept of conditioned response, drawing from behavioral science terminology. Operating within the progressive rock genre, the group became part of the broader American rock movement of the 1970s. Their music reflected the experimental and complex compositional approaches characteristic of progressive rock during this era.