52 Writing Prompts About Dogs

Few weeks ago we shared our 52 writing prompts about cats.  It’s only fair to share with you our 52 writing prompts about dogs this week.

Through the hard times and the good times, man’s best friend, Dogs have accompanied their owners through it all. To honour this beautiful bond between dog and man, National Dog Day is celebrated on the 26th August. This is the day to appreciate the love and loyalty of these spectacular animals. Here at Imagine Forest, we appreciate these beautiful creatures the Imagine Forest way. That’s through creative writing!

52 Writing Prompts about Dogs

To help you write some “dog-terrific” stories, we created some awesome writing prompts. To celebrate man’s best friend on National Dog Day, use these 52 writing prompts about dogs:

1. Write a step-by-step guide on how to train a dog.
2. A hurricane destroyed a whole city. Write a story about a search and rescue dog.
3. Write from the perspective of a dog who hates dressing up in all the embarrassing costumes that their owner makes them.
4. Write a story about a secret agent dog who solves crimes.
5. A dog becomes the mayor of a small town. Write about their first day in office and how they handle the responsibilities.
6. You find out that your dog can speak. Write a conversation between you and your dog.
7. Your dog finds a strange glowing object in your backyard. What happens next?
8. Every night, someone sneaks into the kitchen and steals all the dog treats. Your dog decides it’s time to solve this mystery once and for all. Who (or what) is behind the theft?
9. Write a story about a dog who secretly writes poetry and shares it with the neighborhood animals.
10. What would it be like growing up as a puppy?
11. Write a story of true friendship between a dog and a squirrel.
12. Write a story about a dog who helps Santa deliver presents.
13. By day your dog lays around the house, by night he saves lives.
14. Write from the perspective of a shy dog who finally makes friends at the dog park after overcoming their fears. What lessons do they learn about friendship and courage?
15. Imagine a world where dogs have evolved to cook gourmet meals for humans. Write about a talented dog chef preparing for the biggest culinary competition of the year.
16. Write a story about a dog who discovers they have the ability to time travel. Where do they go, and what do they do with this power?
17. Write from the perspective of a dog who is convinced their owner is a superhero in disguise.
18. Write about a dog who can sense when someone is lying and tries to use their power to protect their family.
19. A dog and a cat team up to solve the mystery of their missing food bowls. What clues do they follow, and what do they discover?
20. Write about a dog who becomes a therapy animal and helps a struggling child overcome their fears.
21. A dog wakes up one day to find they’ve switched bodies with their owner. How do they navigate each other’s lives?
22. Write a story about a dog who helps their owner rediscover the joy of life after a personal tragedy.
23. A dog joins a pack of wild animals in the forest. What do they learn about themselves and their place in the world?
24. A dog discovers they have a hidden talent, like painting or singing. How do they share their gift with the world?
25. Write from the perspective of a dog who is convinced their owner is an alien. What “evidence” do they have?
26. Write from the perspective of a dog who is jealous of their owner’s new baby.
27. A dog is tasked with guarding an ancient artifact. What happens when someone tries to steal it?
28. A dog is the only one who can see a ghost in the house. Write about their attempts to help the spirit move on.
29. Your dog becomes a famous internet sensation, but they long for a quiet life. Write about their struggle with fame.
30. Your dog has an unusual talent for solving puzzles. Write about their big moment of solving a complicated problem.
31. A dog becomes the first-ever canine astronaut. What is their mission, and how do they cope with life in space?
32. Write a story about a dog who enters a competitive dog show, but they have no interest in winning. Instead, they’re on a secret mission.
33. A dog and their owner get stranded on a deserted island. How does the dog help them survive and find a way home?
34. A dog wakes up one day to find they’ve grown wings. How do they use their new ability, and how does it change their life?
35. Write from the perspective of a dog who is trying to communicate with their human using only a series of paw prints.
36. A dog is sent on a mission to protect a royal family’s heirloom, but things go wrong. What happens next?
37. A dog finds a mysterious key buried in the backyard. Where does it lead, and what does it unlock?
38. Your dog suddenly gains the ability to talk. What does it have to say, and how does it change your relationship?
39. A dog goes missing in a busy city. Write about its journey and the people it meets along the way.
40. A day in the life of a dog. Write from the perspective of a dog experiencing its daily routine. What does it think about its human’s habits and the world around it?
41. A strange dog shows up in your yard, acting as if it knows you. What does it want, and how does it fit into your life?
42. Imagine your dog going on an adventure to a new country. What is it like for your dog to explore new places, meet new animals, and encounter different cultures?
43. Write about a dog’s exciting day out at a park or beach. What adventures does it have, and who does it meet along the way?
44. One night, a pack of stray dogs appears outside your house. They seem to want something from you. Do you follow them?
45. You wake up one day with the ability to understand every dog’s thoughts. How does this change your life?
46. In the future, robotic dogs replace real ones as pets. But one family refuses to give up their real dog. What happens when the robots try to take over?
47. Write a story from the point of view of a puppy experiencing the world for the first time. What does it think about its new home?
48. Every night, your dog growls at something in the shadows. One evening, you finally see what it’s been warning you about.
49. Your dog and your neighbor’s cat have been rivals for years. One day, their feud escalates into an unexpected adventure.
50. Your dog finds an ancient collar that gives it extraordinary powers. But with great power comes great responsibility…
51. Your dog befriends an unexpected animal—a bird, a rabbit, or even a wolf. How do they help each other?
52. A stray dog follows you home, carrying something unusual in its mouth. Is it a clue, a warning, or a treasure?

How will you celebrate National Dog Day? Will you be writing a poem or story about dogs? Our writing prompts about dogs for kids are the perfect tool for writing “dog-terrific” stories. You can even share your dog stories in the comments below.

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