Dog Poems For Kids

Dogs are pet animals and the best buddies of humans. They are extremely loyal and faithful animals. Kids especially love dogs and like to play with them. Teach children these dog poems for kids to help them learn more about their furry friends. These poems for kids will teach them to show compassion towards dogs but also learn new words and form meaningful sentences. Check out some wonderful dog poems for kids here. 

List Of Dog Poems For Kids

• My Dog
• My Puppy Is A Handful
• A Dog For All Seasons
• It’s Just A Dog
• Dogs Are My Friends
• Are There Paw Prints In Heaven?
• My Dog And I

Best Dog Poems For Kids

Here are some fun dog poems for kids.

1. My Dog

By Stevan Hanson

My family got a new dog

Its fur is short and white

I absolutely love him

But something is not right.

His ears are soft and long

and flop along the side.

His tail is quite short

But also very wide.

He’s positively quiet 

He never makes a sound

He’s got a real cute jump

When I put him on the ground.

I’m sure when he grows up

He’ll be massively strong.

His favorite food’s carrots

He eats them all day long!

2. My Puppy Is A Handful

By Ann Davies

My puppy is a handful,

so full of energy

she jumps around to greet us

and wags her tail with glee. 

She digs when in the garden,

getting muddy from her head to her toes.

whatever goes on in her mind,

heaven only knows.

She bolts her food so quickly

and barely chews at all

she saves her chewing for the rug,

our shoes and the kitchen wall.

Everyone tells me she will improve,

and I want to believe what they say

so I’m hoping our dear little puppy 

will become docile one day.

We want to create a harmonious home,

so we’ll try exercise, discipline and rest,

and trust that she will calm down

for we can only do our best.

Remember the saying 

Let sleeping dogs lie

Now I have my own puppy

I can understand why!

3. A Dog For All Seasons

By Denise Rodgers

Some like San Diego

where the weather’s always great

I prefer the seasons 

that we have near our great lakes.

In winter, when I walk my dog

it’s freezing, but we go

He sticks his head in snowbanks,

and his facelifts up the snow

when spring is here, the leaves sprout forth

My dog is such a pain

He dashes out and tromps into

the puddles in the rain.

The summer’s warm and humid

and the sun shines hot and bright.

I take my dog out, walking

in the coolness of the night.

when autumn comes, we really like

the brisk October breeze

We crunch the leaves together

as they float down from the trees.

Some, like San Diego

say it has the perfect weather

But we prefer four seasons 

that’s my dog and I together!

4. It’s Just A Dog

By Sadie A. Gibbs

You may be a dog

But to me, you’re more

You’re the light in my fog

You put up with our war.

It’s just a dog

Are the words from someone

Who has never seen fog

And whose wars have not begun.

Through thick and through thin

You’ve stayed by my side

Even when I can’t win

Even when hope has died.

You’re the angel I wished for

You’re the best friend I’ve had

You’re all I wanted and more, 

And I love you like mad. 

5. Dogs Are My Friends

By Unknown

Dogs are the best buddies,

who like to hug and cuddle. 

They take care of you,

when things are difficult to handle. 

Dogs like to stick around,

with you all the time.

They try to jump on things,

even when it is hard to climb. 

Dogs love eating biscuits and,

anything prepared at home.

They have beautiful fur,

which you like to comb. 

Dogs are most loyal

and trustworthy animal.

They like to react and play 

on things that are musical.

Dogs wait for you 

to reach home. 

They like to take bath 

in a pool with lots of foam. 

Dogs are always there for you

through thick and thin.

Is there anything left 

that you want to begin. 

6. Are There Paw Prints In Heaven?

By Missy Davis

I hear of a place that is made of gold,

a place where we shall never grow old,

but one answer I have not heard at all,

will there be paw prints from my little dog?

He promised us joy right from the start.

I just wonder if she’ll be a part.

So as I sit here and dream of the day,

I wonder if in heaven she will stay?

When you’re walking down with the saints of old,

take a glimpse of that new road,

and if there you shall see,

maybe a paw print just for me.

7. My Dog And I

By Alice J. Cleator

When living seems but little worth

And all things go awry,

I close the door, we journey forth—

My dog and I!

For books and pen we leave behind,

But little careth he,

His one great joy in life is just To be with me.

He notes by just one upward glance

My mental attitude,

As on we go past laughing stream

And singing wood.

The soft winds have a magic touch

That brings to care release,

The trees are vocal with delight,

The rivers sing of peace.

How good it is to be alive!

Nature, the healer strong,

Has set each pulse with life athrill

And joy and song.

Discouragement! ‘Twas but a name,

And all things that annoy,

Out in the lovely world of June

Life seemeth only joy!

And ere we reach the busy town,

Like birds my troubles fly,

We are two comrades glad of heart—

My dog and I!

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