10 Famous Songs About Dogs - The Ultimate Dog-Themed Playlist.

The brilliantly named song ‘I Love My Dog’ is a must for any dog song playlist. Performed in 1966 by Cat Stevens, it tells the story of a man who loves his dog as much as the lady in his life. Stevens was only 18 years old when the song was released, and it was the song that earned him a record deal. Steven’s dog inspired this song, as after he claimed an unwanted dachshund outside a bookshop, it became the man’s best friend. 

This track was first published in 1935, inspired by a German Shepherd that Foley owned as a child. It was later covered by many other artists, including Elvis Presley, and became a country classic. The tune has been referenced in other aspects of popular culture, with Foley’s song being Del Boy's favourite song in Only Fools and Horses. 

Although mistaken for being written about a woman, Paul McCartney wrote this heartfelt love song about his beloved Sheepdog Martha. The song was released in 1968 after purchasing Martha as a puppy in 1966, and their bond continued all the way until 1981. This dog themed song really does show us that all you need is love!

Carrie Underwood’s 2007 song about dogs is a heartwarming expression about what canine companionship means to her. Underwood sings about how her relationships with men always have an unfortunate fate and that the more boys she meets, the more she loves her dog. Her song makes it clear that she chooses to treasure the unwavering love of her pup over feeling romances. Encompassing the unbreakable bond humans share with their beloved furry friends. 

This song by Norah Jones was released in 2009 and was the final track she released as part of her album. The song details how she faces a choice between finding love but ultimately chooses to seek out companionship in her dog instead. Although pictured with a St. Bernard on the album cover, her song is dedicated to her beloved Poodle Ralph, who she said is the real man of the hour.

We hope this has given you some new ideas for your dog song playlist as just like humans, dogs enjoy music too!

Pup’s Preference

Did you know that research suggests classical, reggae, and soft rock music can be soothing for dogs with the sounds, tempos, and rhythms having a relaxing effect on our canine companions? They can even have individual music preferences, enjoying certain types of sounds over others (just like us!).

Watch out for your dog’s body language when listening to different kinds of music to understand what they like. You may even find that they react well to the music that you find relaxing! Dogs can be sensitive to their human’s moods and can sense how you’re feeling which can then impact their mood too. Just remember that their hearing is more sensitive than ours, so start with low volumes when sharing your favourite tunes.

Soothing Your Pup With ADAPTIL

You can also check out our ADAPTIL music tracks on YouTube for some soothing sounds for your dog to listen to!