MAKE THEM LOL WITH FUNNY PET VIDEOS

Social media is packed with videos of cats, dogs, and other unusual pets. Even if people don’t have their own, they love watching others perform tricks, do silly things, or show off their personalities. 

So, if you want to make your followers laugh out loud at your pet’s antics, here are some tips on creating a funny video of them.

How popular are funny pet videos?

The exact number of funny pet videos online is impossible to calculate. However, their popularity is evident, with websites like The Dodo dedicated to this content and pet influencers attracting thousands of social media followers. 

Scientific studies have previously found that contact with pets stimulates our brains. Although physically touching or owning a cat or dog brings the most benefits, watching pet videos can have some positive emotional effects, such as stress relief. 

This is particularly the case when the clips capture hilarious antics, including videos of pets:

• Performing tricks or unique talents
• Doing something silly or ‘failing’
• Showing their personality traits
• Behaving badly 
• Interacting with other pets or humans

Content that shows the real-life behaviors of cats, dogs, and other animals surprises, amuses, and engages followers. 

Choosing funny background music

The unfiltered nature of pet videos is part of their appeal. Often, the footage for funny cat or dog videos is captured in the moment using a hidden camera or a phone. The action that’s being shot is what makes the content compelling, so minimal editing is required. 

However, finding good background music for funny videos of pets can turn a clip from chuckle-worthy to laugh-out-loud. Here are some tips on how to find and use the best tracks. 

Match the action

To influence the emotions of those watching, your chosen music must emphasize what your pet is doing. For example, in funny dog videos with the dog walking strangely, the tempo of the background music could match the rhythm of their steps. If a cat performs a trick, the track could reach a crescendo when they complete their task.  

For extra emphasis, add sound effects. The original sound might be enough to create an impact when a pet breaks a precious vase or falls over their legs. But adding SFX of crashes, ‘boings,’ or even other animal sounds, such as lion roars, can enhance or contrast the video’s action and make it funnier.

Tell the story

A happy, energetic track is always the best option for comedic videos. Choosing alternative tones and themes might be more effective depending on your film's narrative. 

If your pet is having a tantrum, for example, then a heavy, raging rock track will amp up their personality in the final edit. Using a heroic track on a funny dog video of your pet failing to perform a trick will create a hilarious contrast. Even if your video is a few seconds long, think about the story and adjust your music's tone accordingly. 

Capture your pet’s character

Funny cat videos are nothing without the felines at the center of the action. In any hilarious animal film, your pet is the focus of everyone’s attention. Choosing music genres or themes that match their personality will give your audience a sense of who they are. 

This is particularly important if you want to turn your pet into a social media influencer. The type of music you choose needs to be consistent to help build your pet’s personal brand. For cats who love their outfits, use fashionable tracks. Emphasize your parrot’s main character energy. Or, if your puppy is full of joy, soundtrack this with a playful tune. 

Opt for instrumental

Whether you want to include the original audio or not, using funny background music instrumental tracks means your audience’s attention won’t be distracted by any vocals or lyrics. 

Acting like a film score, orchestral music will underline, not overpower, your speech or pet’s noises. Alternatively, tunes with electronic beats or instrumental tempos can be used as the main audio track. Used alongside video captions, this creates edits full of fun and personality. 

Choose trending tracks

Popular tunes make excellent background music for funny scenes with pets. Whether your video is playing on a viral social media trend or you want to get your clip trending, choosing a track your followers recognize and like will help increase engagement. 

Hip-hop, techno, and pop genres are online favorites and will create the perfect funny background music for dog videos or other pet clips. Just make sure any tracks you use in your edit are claims-free. This means you don’t need to worry about infringing an artist’s copyright when your funny pet video goes viral.