Today I wanted to share some funny children’s poetry about dogs. I love to see the bond between a child and a much loved pet. A dog (or any pet) teaches the child some invaluable life lessons like responsibility, kindness and the importance of friendship.
These make great bedtime stories and will end the day on a high note as the children settle down for a great nights sleep.
The first three poems are written by myself, I hope you like them.
Man’s Best Friend
(Kate Hanford)
Dogs come in different forms
of colour, fur, and breed
Some are big and bouncy,
Others small indeed
Some are trained to guide us
If our eyesight lets us down
They’ll be there to keep us safe
when crossing roads in town
Some have got a job to do
they must earn their keep
Helping farmers in the fields,
herding cows and sheep
Then there are companions
Who sit upon the knee
Filling up the emptiness
Of the sick and elderly
There are ones who protect us
And keep us all from harm
By telling us when dangers near
and raising the alarm
Some will soothe your troubles
Some will heal the pain
Every dog has a job to do
From Chihuahua to Great Dane
Best in Show
(Kate Hanford)
There is a dog who’s long and low
He likes to dig in soil or snow
He doesn’t know that he is small
He’s good at training and recall
When he isn’t in the mood
He can be stubborn and subdued
Short of leg and deep of chest
And just in case you haven’t guessed
He’s sausage-shaped, now you know
The dachshund is the best in show!
A New Puppy
(Kate Hanford)
Today is the day, we’ve waited for
A brand-new puppy to love and adore
He has a new collar and a comfortable bed
So when he gets tired he can rest his sweet head
The house is ready, the gardens secure
There’s treats in the cupboard, a lead by the door
We’ll keep him healthy, safe and well
So, full of pride, our hearts will swell
And as the months turn into years
He’ll make us laugh and dry our tears.
My Doggy Ate My Essay
My doggy ate my essay.
He picked up all my mail.
He cleaned my dirty closet
and dusted with his tail.
He straightened out my posters
and swept my wooden floor.
My parents almost fainted
when he fixed my bedroom door.
I did not try to stop him.
He made my windows shine.
My room looked like a palace,
and my dresser smelled like pine.
He fluffed up every pillow.
He folded all my clothes.
He even cleaned my fish tank
with a toothbrush and a hose.
I thought it was amazing
to see him use a broom.
I’m glad he ate my essay
on “How to Clean My Room.”
Mother Doesn’t Want a Dog
Mother doesn’t want a dog.
Mother says they shed,
And always let the strangers in
And bark at friends instead,
And do disgraceful things on rugs,
And track mud on the floor,
And flop upon your bed at night
And snore their doggy snore.
Mother doesn’t want a dog.
She’s making a mistake.
Because, more than a dog, I think
She will not want this snake.
My Neighbour’s Dog is Purple
–By Jack Prelutsky
My neighbour’s dog is purple.
It’s eyes are large and green.
It’s tail is almost endless,
The longest I have seen.
My neighbours dog is quiet.
It does not bark one bit.
But when my neighbours dog is near,
I feel afraid of it!
My neighborus dog looks nasty.
It has a wicked smile.
Before my neighbour painted it,
It was a crocodile!
Additional Reading
Best Childen’s Books About Dogs
Waggy Tales 
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