35+ movies to watch with your dog by your side

Whether you want to binge-watch a whole series together on Netflix, dive into documentary territory, or just enjoy some good old pet-flix and chill, there are loads of movies to watch with your dog that everyone will enjoy. “Ooh” and “ahh” at the adorable Corgis in The Crown, laugh and cry your way through A Dog’s Purpose or settle in next to your fur baby as you watch Dog Gone. If you want to learn more about your beloved canine companion, don’t miss an episode of a documentary series like Dogs or The Hidden Lives of Pets, or follow along with dog shows like Pet Stars for all the live action. 

While some of our four-pawed pals couldn’t care less when there’s a TV on in the background, signs Fido is a bit of a film buff include not being able to take their eyes off the screen, barking at the characters, and running around the back of the TV to see where their furry friends have disappeared to. You’d have thought our four-legged friends would have starring roles in all good dog movies, but videos have gone viral of dogs reacting to all kinds of movies, from Bolt, The Lion King, and Zootopia to The Ring, King Kong, and even a pizza advert! 

Netflix has loads of movies to watch with your dog, and the paw-fect movie night for pups includes following the adventures of Bella in A Dog’s Way Home and watching the heartwarming movie Rescued by Ruby, based on the true story of a search-and-rescue dog named Ruby who found a boy who had been missing for 36 hours. Kids and their furry friends will love watching Benji, Pets United, and Dog Gone Trouble, and documentaries like Life in Color and Our Planet are also suitable for young children and their pups.

Four-pawed film fanatics often like to see other furry friends on the big screen, so they’ll love nature documentaries, animated animal movies, and series featuring their canine companions the most. While there are lots of good movies for dogs to watch on various streaming platforms, there are also Youtube and dog TV shows specially designed for four-legged friends. Channels like these can be particularly useful if you’re dog sitting an anxious dog or your pup suffers from separation anxiety, as relaxing scenes of grassy fields, dog walks, and open beaches accompanied by soothing music can be used to help calm them down. 

Of course you can! Whether your furry friend seems interested or not, there’s nothing wrong with watching TV with them, and we can’t think of anything better than snuggling up next to Fido with a bowl of popcorn and a good movie.