There is always something new to discover about our dogs. Just when you think you know them inside and out, they surprise you. I was amazed to learn that many dogs actually enjoy listening to human music.
I have lived with dogs for most of my life, yet it never once occurred to me to see if they liked music too. As it turns out, not only do some dogs enjoy certain songs, but they also find comfort when their owners sing to them.
That revelation stunned me even more. Singing to dogs can soothe them, ease their worries, and sometimes even lull them to sleep.
One woman in Ohio experienced this firsthand when she noticed her dog was upset and decided to try something creative to lift her spirits.
A Song That Changed Everything
Kathie has spent much of her life caring for dogs, and over the years she has become skilled at reading their emotions. She currently shares her home with four dogs: Rosie, Jazmine, Frankie, and Jonathan.
One day, Kathie realized Rosie was upset with her. She called her name several times, but Rosie refused to respond.
Rosie stayed perfectly still, refusing to budge. That was when Kathie remembered something special.
Ever since Rosie was a puppy, her favorite song had always been “You Are My Sunshine.”
Kathie began singing the tune softly.
At first, Rosie remained frozen, trying to keep up her act. But her tail betrayed her. No matter how hard she tried to look indifferent, it wagged uncontrollably.
For a moment, Rosie even shot her owner a little side-eye, as if to insist the wagging had nothing to do with the song. But Kathie knew her dog too well to be fooled.
Rosie’s Secret Gets Out
Kathie found the moment both funny and sweet, so she decided to share it on her TikTok channel. Since she often posts dog-related content, it was no surprise that this clip quickly went viral.
One commenter wrote: “That’s a fierce side eye. She’s thinking don’t you dare sing my song… Ah! Dammit!”
It truly looked as though Rosie was trying to act tough while secretly enjoying every note.
Another person joked: “Why are you forcing her to feel something she doesn’t want to feel right now.”
Kathie later explained that Rosie was upset because she had tried to eat the baby bunnies, and Kathie had not allowed it. She wanted to make peace but could not let Rosie near the bunnies.
A final commenter summed it up perfectly: “Just proves how pure dogs really are to us humans.. cuddles definitely are in order.”
Once Rosie’s frustration faded, she earned plenty of cuddles. Even when dogs misbehave, they still deserve patience and affection.
Moments like these remind us how extraordinary they are, and how something as simple as a song can mend almost anything.