125 Dog Instagram Captions to Use in Your Next Post

Kelly O'Sullivan

November 13, 2024 at 3:48 PM·6 min read

125 Dog Instagram Captions to Use in Your Next Post

Take a look at your camera roll, and it's likely filled with adorable pictures of your pet. As a dog owner, you can be sure I'm taking photos of my dog each time he does something cute, whether he's sleeping, lounging, or resting. (Hey, no judgment here!) Then, of course, it's time to share them on social media so all of our friends and family can ooh and ahh over them. But before you post, you need the perfect dog Instagram caption!

Whether you have a giant dog, a tiny dog, or something in between, the four-legged friends are fun to photograph, especially during the holidays. There's nothing quite like a dog snoozing under a Christmas tree, posing alongside a Thanksgiving turkey, or dressed up with a bow on his head. Regardless of what you're posting, you'll find the perfect caption here. We found funny messages, sweet captions, and quotes from our favorite movies that work perfectly.

So keep it up with those pup posts—the more, the better. And while you’re at it, maybe snag some super-cute dog lover merch so you can show off your feelings for your pup in more ways than one.

Holiday Dog Captions

french bulldog in front of christmas tree — NatalieShuttleworth - Getty Images

Dashing through the snow.
Feeling holly-jolly.
Dear Santa, I can explain.
Who needs a present when you have a dog?
Feliz naughty dog.
To-do list: Eat, drink, nap.
Actually, a creature was stirring.
Santa told me he wants dog treats this year.
Whoever said "all is calm, all is bright" didn't have a puppy.
The snuggle is real.
Up to snow good.
All I want for Christmas...

Summer Dog Captions

a dog lying on a blanket wearing sunglasses — Catherine Falls Commercial - Getty Images

The dog days of summer.
Sun’s out, tongue’s out.
That’s one hot dog!
Having doodles of fun.
Livin’ that slobber life.
A different kind of three dog night.
Licking the (ice cream) bowl clean!
We were made fur summer.
In the mood for some Bark-B-Q!

Dog Adventure Captions

young hiker man sitting on the mountain peak with his shepherd dog, watching the landscape — hobo_018 - Getty Images

Small dog, big adventures.
This dog won’t hunt (unless it’s for my slippers).
Snakes and snails and puppy dog tails … that’s what adventures are made of.
Ruffin’ it.
Best dog by par.
Never adventure alone.
Bark Ranger.
Meet my furst mate!

Rescue Dog Captions

red border collie dog and horse together at sunset in summer — Ksuksa - Getty Images

Who rescued who?
My dog is thrifted.
It’s a good day to save an animal.
The best things in life are rescued.
Rescued is my favorite breed.
You can't buy happiness, but you can rescue it.
Live. Laugh. Rescue.
You ain’t nothin’ but a pound dog.
Search & Rescue
"Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever." — Karen Davison

Cute Dog Captions

Dog, Vertebrate, Canidae, Dog breed, Mammal, Puppy, Carnivore, Nose, Snout, Companion dog, — Getty

Best in Show 🏆
The OG good boy.
Love at first bark.
My furever friend
Short, but oh-so-sweet.
Cuteness unleashed!
So puppin’ cute.
Time for a pup-grade!
This one is never in the doghouse with me.
That wags and whiskers life.
Puppy love.
Peace. Love. Dogs.
My dog thinks I’m pawsome.
Thanks fur the memories.
You can't buy happiness, but you can rescue it.
Dogs are my favorite people.
Living that dog mom life.
I will always woof you.
My best friend has a fur and a tail.
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
Love is a four-legged word.
Anything is paws-ible with a dog by your side.
Love is a wet nose and a wagging tail.
The road to my heart is filled with paw prints.
Don't stop retrievin'.
My dog's only flaw is not living forever.
Life would be ruff without you.
This friendship is fur real.
If there are no dogs in heaven, I don't want to go.
Sometimes, they call me 'Getbackhere.'

Sentimental Dog Captions

closeup image of a yeallow labrador retriever dog carrying a stick in forest — Stefan Cristian Cioata - Getty Images

Love is just a tail wag away.
Dog people are my people.
No matter how long we have them, it’s never long enough.
My dog is not a pet; my dog is family.
Home is where my dog is.
Life is better with a dog.
A house is not a home without a dog.

Funny Dog Captions

That’s so fetch.
Boops before bros.
A (dog breed) a day keeps the bad moods away.
Toe beans > Baked beans
Not all superheroes wear capes. Some have paws.
Puppy power!
Paw & Order
Let sleeping dogs lie.
The more men I meet, the more I love my dog.
Less people, more dogs.
List of people I like: 1. Dogs.
It was me. I let the dogs out.
I’m just here to pet all the dogs.
Dog hair, don’t care.
It’s okay if you don’t like dogs. Not everyone has good taste.
Dogs > People.
I’m only talking to my dog today.
I am not single. I have a dog.
I'm mutts about my dog.
If I can’t bring my dog, I’m not coming.
Sorry I’m late, I saw a dog.
Not all dogs are good boys. Some are good girls!
Dog hair is my go-to accessory.
Can't escape the pup-arazzi.
First he stole my heart, then he stole my bed.
Crazy dog lady.
He's not fat, he's husky!
Dogs are the universe's way of apologizing for your relatives.
I love my pup furry much.
What the pug?
All dogs are good—some are just a little ruff around the edges.
What kind of dog doesn't bark? A hush puppy!
I shih tzu not.
My therapist has four legs and a tail.
Home is where the dog hair is stuck to everything.
Stop hounding me!
Cuteness overload, am I right?
I'm all about that pug life.

Dog Quotes for Captions

Dog, Mammal, Canidae, Dog breed, Maltese, West highland white terrier, Carnivore, Terrier, Companion dog, Havanese, — Getty

"Dogs never bite me. Just humans." — Marilyn Monroe
"Some of my best leading men have been dogs." — Elizabeth Taylor
"Be the person your dog thinks you are." — C.J. Frick
"My fashion philosophy is, if you're not covered in dog hair, your life is empty." — Elayne Boosler
"Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really." — Agnes Sligh Turnbull
"No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich." — Louis Sabin
"Happiness is a warm puppy." — Charles M. Schulz
"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself." — Josh Billings
"Dogs are great. Bad dogs, if you can really call them that, are perhaps the greatest of them all." — John Grogan
"Dogs do speak, but only to those who low how to listen." — Orhan Pamuk
"Everything I know, I learned from dogs." — Nora Roberts

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