Every once in a while, a video comes along that makes you smile so big your heart feels lighter—and this is one of them. This dog plays the drums to Aretha Franklin’s iconic hit, ‘Respect.’ And you don’t want to miss it!
Imagine a pup straight out of’ Lady and the Tramp,’ with soulful eyes and ears that flop in rhythm, keeping perfect time to the music. Yes, you read that right. This four-legged drummer is on beat, pounding the drums and even hitting the cymbals like a pro. And it’s paws-itively adorable.
His human laughs, “So many people underestimate dogs - how much they’re capable of, how much they can help people etc. I should know! I never dreamed a dog would come into my life who would help me so much with my mental health, and who I could share my favourite things with. Never would I have dreamed I’d ever be able to perform music with my furry best friend! But here we are.”
She admits she never imagined a dog could bless her life in so many ways—how his companionship has carried her through hard days and how they share her favorite music together. That’s the thing about dogs: they sneak into our lives with wagging tails and before we know it, they’ve stolen more than a spot on the couch—they’ve stolen our hearts.
As the music plays, this fluffy percussionist doesn’t miss a beat. Cymbals shimmer, paws tap, and you can’t help but laugh and cheer along. It’s Aretha’s anthem reborn with a furry twist—and we’re all here for it. Because if there’s anyone who deserves a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T, it’s our dogs.
So many people underestimate what dogs are capable of—how they can learn, love, and lift us up. But videos like this remind us: they’re not just pets. They’re companions, healers, protectors, even music partners. They are the grace notes in our everyday lives, the loyal friends who turn silence into song and loneliness into laughter.
“Dogs deserve all the RESPECT humans are capable of,” she says, and we can all agree. These furry friends deserve to be loved and cherished as family. Here’s to all the doggos who bring joy, healing, and surprise into our days.
So take a moment—watch this video, share it with a friend who needs a smile, and let yourself laugh at the sight of a pup hitting cymbals on beat. It’s proof that joy can come on four paws and a wagging tail. Because sometimes God’s best blessings have fur, floppy ears, and an incredible sense of rhythm.
Psalm 150:6 “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.”