Not every day you see a pup with an ear for music, let alone a knack for hitting the right notes. However, a video posted by the Instagram account @lizziejholmes proves that even man’s best friend might have an inner opera singer. The clip captures a heartwarming moment when a dog decides to join in on an opera rehearsal, attempting to sing with the professionals.
Dog wins hearts with adorable singing skills in viral video
The clip, taken during a rehearsal for a concert at Chettle House, United Kingdom, features two classical musicians warming up their vocals. However, the star of the video is not one of the professionals — it is a dog who decides to chime in with its own version of operatic singing. Matching the pitch of the singers as best as it can, the pup releases a heartfelt, howl-like sound that fits surprisingly well with the rehearsal.
Holmes, the founder of DEBUT — a company known for hosting elegant musical concerts — captioned the post, “Obsessed with this rehearsal clip from our Chettle House concert with our furry friend ?? who wanted to duet with Jorge & Varvara.”
As of Tuesday, the video has racked up an impressive 228K likes and 1,256 comments, with fans gushing over the dog’s musical talent. One user couldn’t get over the pup’s joy, writing, “Look at how much he’s enjoying the singing gahhh so cute.” Another playfully praised its vocal skills, joking, “I believe that doggo is singing in the key of K9. Such a range.”
Others pointed out how the dog seemed to have a genuine sense of timing and pitch, with one fan asking, “When is the dog’s next concert?!” Meanwhile, another commenter related to the moment, sharing, “Our lab would 100% do this. She loves music and loves to sing.”
A singing dog may seem unusual, but it’s not rare. As highly social animals, dogs often “sing” or howl in response to sounds, such as music or sirens. This instinct traces back to their wolf ancestors, who howled to communicate. Some experts believe that when dogs try to match musical notes or mimic singing, it could be their way of engaging with humans and seeking attention.
