Dog Song Saturday: The Puppy Song

Rosie gives this song paws up! 

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  In honor of our new puppy, Rosie, we've got a pretty pawsome dog music video!   

You knew it was coming, right?  A song about puppies!

Let's face it, our very best friends start out as puppies, so I think you'll love this rendition of Harry Nillson's The Puppy Song.  Sung by Astrud Gilberto, The Puppy Song is accompanied here by a delightful video of - what else - puppies!

So grab a puppy!  Sit.  Stay.  Cuddle!  Relax and enjoy The Puppy Song.

Fetch more dog song music videos at Talking Dogs and be sure to scroll down below today's feature to explore some barking good blogs in today's Pet Blogger Hop.

Bring an Animal Home for the Holidays: Dog Song Saturday

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Get ready to tap your toe!  Before you know it, you'll be seeing along to Bring an Animal Home for the Holidays.  Written and performed by Skip Haynes and the Laurel Canyon Animal Company.

Bring an Animal Home for the Holidays is one of the songs on the same named album from Laurel Canyon Animal Company.  Check out the whole cd.  

You'll find 10 original, animal inspired holiday songs.  From the Monty Python-esque title song to the late night It's That Time of the Year to the gospel tones of May Peace Be With You and the Dr. John-ish Tarantula's Christmas.  You and your dogs will enjoy We Wish You a Squeaky Christmas.  Barking good gift for any dog lover!

Visit the Laurel Canyon Animal Company web site to listen to samples of all the songs.  You're gonna love this addition to your holiday play list.

We know you're gonna love this tune!  And thanks to Skip Haynes, you can download today's song Bring an Animal Home for the Holidays for free!  Here you go!
  

To get your free download click the cdbaby link below.  Bring An Animal Home For The Holidays CDBaby url: 

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lcac4

Grab a dog.  Sit.  Stay.  Smile a lot while you enjoy Bring an Animal Home for the Holidays.  Then, please give some thought about fostering a local animal shelter dog or cat at your home over the holidays!

Fetch more dog song music videos at Talking Dogs and be sure to scroll down below today's featured video to explore some pawesome dog blogs because today is a Pet Blogger Hop.  

The Laurel Canyon Animal Company

If you've enjoyed our Dog Song Saturdays at Talking Dogs, you've already heard some of the barking good tunes from Laurel Canyon Animal Company.  You also know that all of us - two and four leggers - love songs about dogs, especially original songs about dogs.  That's why we've featured several of Skip Haynes compositions and dog music videos.  I thought it was about time we told you more about them.

Skip Haynes is the hit songwriter and artist who founded the Laurel Canyon Animal Company in 1999 with his neighbor, Dana Walden.  Their concept was to create a record company that produced original music exclusively for animal lovers and that could help organizations and individuals that helped animals.

Their first endeavor, Ugly dogs Need More Love - based on their neighborhood dogs - led to their second CD, Cat-A-Tonic.  Then they though it would be fun to actually work with an animal.  This led them to signing a green parrot named Carla to their label and creating and releasing I'm a Green Chicken - with Carla singing the lead vocal in the chorus.

Working with the parrot led them to the idea of interspecies musical communication, so the next animal they signed was Koko - the only lowland gorilla in the world who understands English and communicates through sign language.  Using the idea of creating music with animals, they hired intuitive animal communicator Dr. Kim Ogden.  With her input they created Songs to Make Dogs Happy.

Canine focus groups selected from over 200 dogs nationwide were assembled and questioned by Dr. Ogden as to their preferences in music and content.  The result is a unique CD of songs which dogs love.  Songs to Make Dogs Happy has been used by shelters to calm the animals, helps ease separation anxiety, and used by vets to help dogs in recovery.  

Current releases from Laurel Canyon Animal Company include:

• Cat-A-Tonic (2002) Music for cat lovers.
• Bring An Animal Home for the Holidays (2006)  Christmas holiday music for animal lovers.
• Cat On the Keys (2007) More music for cat lovers.
• Songs to Make Dogs Happy (2009)  The first every canine approved musical CD for dogs.
• More Songs to Make Dogs Happy (2009)  Music for dogs and dog lovers.
• It's All Right If My Dog Sleeps on the Bed (2012)  Music for dog lovers.

Clicking on those links will take you to cdbaby.com where you can listen to samples of the CD tracks and make your purchase if you're so inclined.

Have a look and listen below to Skip Haynes tell the story of Laurel Canyon Animal Company and enjoy a sample of some of our favorite dog songs!    .

Dog Song Saturday: Heartbeat

Okay, I have to admit that today's Talking Dogs dog song is not really about dogs.  However, I'm pretty sure you'll understand why it's today's featured music video.  Heartbeat was written and is performed here by Ben Goddard and The Heartbeats.  This official music video of Heartbeat depicts two beautiful rescued mastiff dogs in a dog-gone charming video story. 

Grab a dog.  Sit.  Stay.  Relax and get ready to smile while you listen to Heartbeat.  Then fetch more dog song videos at Talking Dogs and have a barking good weekend!  Oh, and don't forget to check out some great dog  blogs in the Pet Blogger Hop!

Dog Song Saturday: Where's Your Mom

It's Dog Song Saturday at Talking Dogs and today we're thinking about dog moms since tomorrow is Mother's Day.  What happens at your house with the dog mama is out of the house?  Here at the For Love of a Dog farm, when I'm gone, Jeffie stations himself at the front door to intently watch for my return.  Rudy?  Rudy is either having adventures with the dog daddy or napping in our bed.

However, at Libby's house, the fellows get together with ukuleles and sing!  Libby, Where's Your Mom is dedicated to Libby the dog, who sings the chorus!  Jeffie and Rudy love the chorus!

You know the drill:  grab a dog!  Sit. Stay.  Relax and enjoy Libby, Where's Your Mom.  Fetch more dog song videos at Talking Dogs for your listening pleasure.  And be sure to scroll down below today's dog video to explore some barking good dog blogs, because today is a Pet Bloggers Hop.

Dog Song Saturday: Pit Bull Blues by John Shipe

Clarabelle - an adoptable dog in KCMO

  It's Dog Song Saturday at Talking Dogs and we're doing something we've never done before:  an encore presentation!  Way back in October 2010, we featured Pit Bull Blues song and dog music video in honor of National Pit Bull Awareness Day.

We decided, in light of all the Pit Bull dog news of late - like the recent Maryland Court of Appeals ruling declaring all put bulls (and pit bull dog mixes) "inherently dangerous" by virtue of their looks alone and that crazy Baltimore columnist, Dan Rodrick's uninformed comments declaring pit bull dogs "four-legged time bombs" that should not be allowed in public - to take a few minutes to visually and audibly, remind folks what great dogs are called Pit Bulls.

Even if you've heard Pit Bull Blues by John Shipe before, take a moment and enjoy it again.  Then pass it along as learning tool for those who are not informed.  And while you're at it, take a look at this blog post from Oh, Corbin:  You call me a Pit Bull like it's a bad thing.  Then pass that along, too.

Grab a dog.  A Pit Bull if you're lucky enough to have one, though any dog will do.  Sit.  Stay.  Snuggle with that dog.  Relax and enjoy Pit Bull Blues written and performed by John Shipe.

In need of even more Pit Bull dog musical treats?  Then fetch our August 2011 Dog Song Saturday blog post:  Pit Bull Rescue Woman - another original song by John Shipe that celebrates real life Pit Bull rescuers from around the world. 

Inspired to add a Pit Bull dog to your family?  Check out Clarabelle (above left).  She's a Staffordshire Bull Terrier / Pit Bull Terrier mixed breed dog and available for adoption for the Missouri Pit Bull Rescue in Kansas City, MO.
 
Want to keep your toe tapping and a smile on your face?  Fetch our collection of Dog Songs at Talking Dogs.   Be sure to scroll down below today's dog song video and explore some awesome dog blogs because today is the Pet Blogger Hop.

Dog Song Saturday: Songs of the Dog Walker

It's that special day of the week:  Dog Song Saturday at Talking Dogs.  Today's dog song video is a bit different.  Remember that Drew Carey hosted television show, Whose Line Is It?  A portion of one episode was devoted to:  Greatest Hits - Songs of the Dog Walker.  Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie suggest the song titles and Wayne Brady sings the songs, composed on the spot, all featuring dogs.

Get ready to laugh!  Grab a dog.  Sit.  Stay.  Relax and enjoy Songs of the Dog Walker.  Fetch more dog song videos at Talking Dogs if you're in the mood.  Be sure to scroll down below today's dog video to explore some great dog blogs because today is a Pet Blogger Hop!

Dog Song Saturday: A Basset is an Asset

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Begin your weekend with A Basset is an Asset, written and performed by Bronwyn Edwards Cryer.  

Our Dog Song Saturday music video today comes with a warning:  beware catching puppy fever.  You know that overwhelming feeling that begins to consume your waking moments and sleeping dreams.  We dare you to watch the adorable Basset Hound dogs and puppies and not feel that powerful need for a puppy

Ready?  Grab a dog to cuddle.  Sit.  Stay.  Relax and enjoy A Basset is an Asset.  If it puts you in the mood for some more dog songs and videos, fetch our Dog Song Saturday features. Be sure to come back and scroll down below today's dog music video to explore some terrific dog and cat blogs because today is the Pet Bloggers Hop!

Dog Song Saturday: Cha Cha Chihuahua

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Today's song about dogs is Cha Cha Cha Chihuahua and is accompanied by a slide show video of adorable Chihuahua dogs and the lyrics for this cute song.

Grab a dog.  Sit. Stay. Get ready to smile.  Relax and enjoy Cha Cha Cha Chihuahua.  Fetch more dog songs at Talking Dogs to get your weekend started right.  Then be sure to scroll down below today's dog song music video to explore some barking good dog blogs because today is a Pet Blogger Hop!