Songs about dogs come up more often than you’d think in this job – dog-themed birthdays, pet fundraisers, and adoption events all need a soundtrack.
If you’re planning one of those, or you just want to celebrate your own pup, you’re in the right place.
Below are the most popular dog-themed tracks I keep loaded, plus where each one fits, so you’ll never be short on songs about dogs again.
Songs About Dogs
Dogs are man’s best friend – loyal, cuddly, and always ready to play.
There are so many tracks celebrating them that narrowing this list down was genuinely hard.
So whether you need an excuse to howl at the moon or you’re about to grab the leash, these songs celebrate the furry four-legged friends in your life.
New hits and old standards alike, every one of them earns its spot.
These are the perfect songs to celebrate our furry friends!
- Marshmello ft. Bastille – Happier
- Snow Patrol – Chasing Cars
- Blake Shelton – I’ll Name The Dogs
- Elvis Presley – Old Shep
- The Rolling Stones – Walking the Dog
- Norah Jones – Man of the Hour
- Nellie McKay – The Dog Song
- Sublime – I Love My Dog
- Ben Folds – Dog
- Eels – Dog’s Life
- Julien Baker – Me and My Dog
- Rufus Thomas – Walking the Dog
- The Monkees – I’m Gonna Buy Me a Dog
- Frankly Speaking – Chasing Butterflies
- Patti Page – (How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Whatever mood you’re in, there’s a dog-related track here to match it.
Go ahead and cue one up – your four-legged friend won’t judge your volume level.
Marshmello ft. Bastille – Happier
Happier pairs Marshmello’s production with Bastille’s vocals, and its music video is one of the most famous dog stories in pop – a girl and her golden retriever that gets me every single time.
It’s the rare EDM track that works at a pet fundraiser and still lands a punch, so keep tissues nearby if you show the video.
Country music has more dog songs than any other genre – some sweet, some funny, a few that will flat-out wreck you.
They all have one thing in common though: they make dog people smile.
Country Songs About Dogs
Country dog songs are everywhere – on radio stations across the nation and on this dogs playlist on Spotify.
Some name-check specific breeds, while others just celebrate how good life is with a canine companion riding shotgun.
If you love country and love your pet, this stretch of the list is for you.
Check out this list of top country songs talking about dogs!
- Brett Eldredge – Love Someone (The Edgar Cut)
- Dwight Yoakam – I’ve Got a Dog
- Pirates of the Mississippi – Feed Jake
- Jameson Rodgers – Good Dogs
- Chase Rice – Bench Seat
- Blake Shelton – Ol’ Red
- Catie Offerman – Get A Dog
- Chris Stapleton – Maggie’s Song
- Dolly Parton – Cracker Jack
- Dolly Parton – Gypsy, Joe and Me
- Toby Keith – Every Dog Has Its Day
- Billy Currington – Like My Dog
- Pryor & Lee – Good Ol’ Dogs and God
- Tyler Farr – I Wish Dogs Could Live Forever
- The Osborne Brothers – Tennessee Hound Dog
- Carrie Underwood – The More Boys I Meet
- Waylon Jennings – That Dog Won’t Hunt
- Luke Bryan – Little Boys Grow Up and Dogs Get Old
- Jason Todd Herring – Bring Back My Dog
Dog lover or not, these songs will make you feel something – Feed Jake is still the first track I think of whenever dog songs come up.
So put on your favorite and wag your tail along with the music.
Brett Eldredge – Love Someone (The Edgar Cut)
Brett Eldredge has been charting on the Billboard Hot 100 for years with his smooth, big-hearted brand of country.
The Edgar Cut of Love Someone stars his actual dog Edgar in the video, and it might be the most charming three minutes in this whole post.
What Are Some New Songs Written About Dogs?
Dogs are the best – furry, unconditionally loving, and always ready to defend you from the mail carrier.
New dog songs might not be the first thing you think of when new music drops, but plenty of great artists keep writing for this animal we all love.
You can’t get enough of your dog, and you want the whole world to know it.
These newer tracks say it for you, so turn up with your pup and start jamming out.
Jameson Rodgers – Good Dogs
Jameson Rodgers released Good Dogs in 2021, and it’s a straight-up tribute to the loyal dogs who ride through life with us.
It’s simple, grateful, and exactly the kind of song that gets a knowing nod from every dog owner in the room.
Chris Stapleton – Maggie’s Song
Maggie’s Song, from Chris Stapleton’s 2020 album Starting Over, tells the true story of his family dog Maggie from the day they found her to the day they said goodbye.
It’s acoustic, bluesy, and devastating in the best way – once you hear it, you won’t get it out of your head.
What comes to mind when you hear the word “dog”? Puppies, your childhood best friend, or that one photo you can’t stop looking at?
There’s a deep catalog of classics about our four-legged friends, and they’re not all from Disney – here’s the proof.
Classic Songs Talking About Dogs
You know these songs – you’ve sung them at karaoke or shouted them at a party, and most are oldies but goodies.
Who Let The Dogs Out by Baha Men, Atomic Dog by George Clinton, Hound Dog by Big Mama Thornton, and The Puppy Song by Harry Nilsson are just a few favorites that come to mind.
If you don’t have a dog yourself, these tracks might convince you that you’re missing one of life’s simple pleasures.
Perfect for parties, barbecues, or just relaxing with your furry friend by your side
- Homer And Jethro – My Dog Likes Your Dog
- John Hiatt – My Dog and Me
- Cat Stevens – I Love My Dog
- Pet Shop Boys – I Want A Dog
- The Beatles – Martha My Dear
- Scott Walker – The Girls And The Dogs
- The B-52’s – Quiche Lorraine
- Pink Floyd – Seamus
- Lobo – Me and You and a Dog Named Boo
- Jimmy Scott – Old Grey Dog
- Wynonie Harris – Man’s Best Friend
- Harry Nilsson – The Puppy Song
- Mo Pitney – It’s Just a Dog
- Led Zeppelin – Black Dog
- Jethro Tull – Rover
- Neil Young – Old King
Love for a dog is hard to put into words, which is exactly why these songwriters did it for us.
From heart-wrenching ballads to uptempo anthems, grab an old hound or a new puppy and give these a listen.
The Beatles – Martha My Dear
Paul McCartney wrote Martha My Dear in 1968 for the White Album, and it’s named after his Old English Sheepdog, Martha.
McCartney has said the song grew beyond the dog into a message to a muse – many fans read it as a nod to his then-girlfriend Jane Asher – which makes it one of the most charming double meanings in the Beatles catalog.
Homer And Jethro – My Dog Likes Your Dog
Homer & Jethro built their career on country-comedy novelty songs, and My Dog Likes Your Dog is peak charm from the duo.
The premise is right there in the title – if the dogs get along this well, maybe their owners should too.
Songs Not About Dogs But Should Have Been
You know that moment mid-song when you think, “this would be so much better if it were about dogs”? We’ve got your back.
Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey – completely believable as a dog anthem, and yet somehow it isn’t one.
I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston – every dog owner has felt this exact sentiment, minus the vocal range.
Here are some songs that should have been about dogs but weren’t:
- Bad English – When I See You Smile
- Katrina and the Waves – Walking on Sunshine
- Pharrell Williams – Happy
- Rockwell – Somebody’s Watching Me
- Matthew Wilder – Break My Stride
What’s more iconic than a dog? They’re stitched into most of our childhood memories, whether we owned one or not.
Every single title above reads like it was written by a golden retriever, and yet not one lyric mentions a dog – one of life’s great mysteries.
Katrina and the Waves – Walking on Sunshine
Walking on Sunshine is the honorary dog song of this entire post – it’s exactly what every dog feels the moment the leash comes off the hook.
It’s also a guaranteed floor-filler at any pet event, so nobody has to know it’s technically not about a dog.
Why Do People Write About Their Dogs
You may never have asked why people write songs about their dogs, but the reasons run deep.
The first is simple – they love their dog so much they want to share that joy with the world.
Dogs are loyal, they listen to our problems, and they don’t care if we still live with mom after turning 30. If anything, they’re glad the whole pack stayed together.
The other reason is that a song immortalizes a pet – a way to keep them close long after they’re gone.
Dogs have been our companions and working partners forever, so writing them a few songs is the least we can do.
Do Dogs Like Country Music?
Ever wonder what your dog thinks when you’re playing country? Are they enjoying it, or just tolerating it because you love the tune?
Dogs can hear sounds from roughly four times farther away than humans, so even at a low volume your pup is catching every note.
And country has been writing about dogs since the genre’s beginning, with some of its biggest singers behind the best of them.
So do dogs like country music? Every tail I’ve watched at a backyard party says yes.
A Tribute to Man’s Best Friend
Whatever your favorite dog tune is, there’s no denying these animals hold a special place in our hearts.
Dogs have been our companions for thousands of years, and we can’t help but love the wagging tails, wet noses, and unconditional love.
“Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley
This rock and roll classic is actually a telling-off – the singer scolding a no-good hound dog that never earned its keep.
First recorded by Big Mama Thornton in 1952, Elvis turned it into one of the biggest hits of 1956, and it still gets a whole room shouting along.
“How Much is that Doggie in the Window?” by Patti Page
Patti Page’s 1953 novelty hit is about spotting an adorable puppy in a pet shop window and wanting to take him home.
Seventy years later it’s still the song people hum in front of every adoption kennel in America.
“Who Let the Dogs Out?” by Baha Men
This party anthem is all about letting loose and having a good time, and it’s the single most requested track at every dog-themed event I’ve worked.
There’s no better way to cut loose than with your best canine buddy by your side.
So why do these songs hit us so hard? I think it’s the way dogs connect us back to our childhoods, when everything was carefree and new.
Dogs are always happy to see us no matter our mood, and they never judge.
That’s why songs about dogs can make us laugh, cry, and everything in between – so crank the volume and enjoy the ones that remind you of yours.
Question I Have
Why are there so many songs that mention dogs, but hardly any about cats?
Do dogs simply make better musical subjects, or does the shortage of cat songs say something about how we see cats?
I don’t have a definitive answer, but I have a theory below.
Do you think dogs are better than cats?
Dogs might just be better than cats, and the case is stronger than cat people want to admit.
First, dogs are more social creatures – they genuinely enjoy being around people and other dogs, while cats can be independent and aloof.
Second, dogs are generally more trainable. You can teach a dog tricks, manners, and commands, while training a cat is a negotiation you will lose.
Third, dogs go where you go – road trips, hikes, tailgates, and yes, backyard parties with a good playlist.
All things considered, dogs might just be the superior pet.
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Conclusion
Dog owners know their four-legged best friend is more than a pet – he’s the family member who provides unconditional love and companionship.
These are the tracks we reach for when it’s time to celebrate that.
If you need puppy tunes for your next event, try these on for size.
Looking for more? Browse all our DJ song lists and family themed song lists.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most famous song about dogs?
Hound Dog by Elvis Presley is the most famous dog song ever recorded, with Who Let the Dogs Out by Baha Men as the modern party favorite. Both are instantly recognized by any crowd.
What are the best country songs about dogs?
Feed Jake by Pirates of the Mississippi, Maggie’s Song by Chris Stapleton, and Ol’ Red by Blake Shelton lead the pack. Like My Dog by Billy Currington is the fun pick for a lighter moment.
What dog songs should I play at a pet fundraiser?
Start upbeat with Who Let the Dogs Out, Walking on Sunshine, and Happier by Marshmello ft. Bastille. Save emotional tracks like Maggie’s Song for tribute or slideshow moments rather than the main mix.
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