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100 Fantastic Dog Captions for Instagram (Plus Quotes!)

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If you’re looking for a list of cute dog captions for Instagram, you’re in the right place! We’ve collated this ultimate collection of the best short dog captions for Instagram.

Browse the list and find the perfect text to go with your incredible photo. Everybody loves taking photos of their furry friend. Use these funny dog quotes for Instagram to describe the moment!

Dog Captions for Instagram

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  • You are pawfection.
  • Pawsitive vibes only.
  • The road to my heart is marked with paw prints.
  • He’s not fat, he’s husky!
  • Dog kisses heal everything.
  • Never trust a person who doesn’t love dogs.
  • Love is a four-legged word.
  • I’m all about that pug life.
  • Puppies are born to be loved unconditionally.
  • Do you like my self-pawtrait?
  • She’s all adventure, all the time.
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  • Love is a wet nose and a wagging tail.
  • When my dog looks at me like this, I melt.
  • Will work for treats!
  • You can’t buy happiness, but you can get a dog. And that’s basically the same thing.
  • My dog thinks she’s always on vacation.
  • Happiness is a warm puppy.
  • Fur-iends through thick and thin.

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  • “My fashion philosophy: if you’re not covered in dog hair, your life is empty.” — Elayne Boosler
  • When you have a dog, you never walk alone.
  • What’s up, dog?
  • Life is short, so yeah, I spoil my dog.
  • It’s my paw-ty, I can bark if I want to!
  • My dog’s only flaw is not living forever.

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  • Living our best life.
  • Life happens, and dogs help.
  • Not all dogs are good boys. Some are good girls!
  • “No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich.” — Louis Sabin
  • Sit like a boss lady.

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  • A house isn’t a home without a dog.
  • My dog is the only one who really gets me.
  • My best friend has a fur and a tail.
  • This friendship is fur real.
  • Pugs and kisses
  • Life would be ruff without you.
  • “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” — Josh Billings
  • We walk the walk and bark the bark.
  • Dog + Sunshine = Perfection
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  • Sweet dreams are made of treats.
  • I’m a VIP: Very Important Puppy.
  • My couch is incomplete without my dog’s hair.
  • You can’t beat that combo! Cold nose, warm heart.
  • My therapist has four legs and a tail.
  • I woof you so much.
  • You’re looking quite fetching today.
  • Sometimes, they call me ‘Getbackhere.’
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  • Cuddle time is the best time. 
  • This is us.
  • Home is where the dog hair is stuck to everything.
  • Live bark love, that’s my motto.
  • Raise your paw. Who’s up for an adventure?
  • I have too many dogs, said no one ever.
  • I may snooze, but I never lose.
  • Sometimes, on our walk, we need to paws and reflect.
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  • The more people I meet, the more I love my dog.
  • I’m not lazy, I’m just on save energy mode.
  • The puggle is real.
  • Excuse me while I am absolutely adorable.
  • Rescued by my rescue dog.
  • The more you love, the more you get.
  • Wag more, bark less.
  • Do I believe in love at first sight? Of course, I fall in love with every dog I see.
  • All dogs are good—some are just a little ruff around the edges.
  • “Everything I know, I learned from dogs.” — Nora Roberts
  • I work hard so my dog can have nice things
  • I wonder if my dog dreams about me.
  • Would rather be licking your face right now
  • Warning: Cuteness overload.
  • They call it puppy love.
  • Crazy dog lady.

Funny Dog Quotes for Instagram

funny dog quotes for instagram
  • EmBARKing on a new journey.
  • Can’t escape the pup-arazzi. 
  • Out on the town for a little barkour!
  • Anything is paw-sible with a dog by your side.
  • Ready for a pawsome adventure!
  • Best friends come in all hairy.
  • First he stole my heart, then he stole my bed.
  • Thanks fur the memories.
  • If there are no dogs in heaven, I don’t want to go.
  • Do not disturb the cuteness.
  • You had me at woof.
  • I will always woof you.
  • Dog hair is my go-to accessory.
  • Spending the day with my favorite pup.
  • Ready for training. Or food. Either one. Preferably food.
  • Dogs are my favorite kind of people.
  • Yup, I’m easily distracted by my dog.
  • Easily distracted by dogs.
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  • “Be the person your dog thinks you are.” — C.J. Frick
  • Dogs are the key to happiness.
  • My little doggo!
  • All you need is a dog. Or two.
  • Dog hair is my glitter.
  • Stop trying to make fetch happen!
  • I’d rather be with my dog. 
  • Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
  • Live, laugh, bark.
  • Rub my belly… 7,000 more times.
  • This cute face is made possible by belly rubs.
  • Puppy love.
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Iain Salter

Founder & Editor of The Road Trip Expert

Iain founded The Road Trip Expert in 2019 and continues to manage the website to this day. The inspiration to start the blog came during an extensive road trip around Europe with two friends that spanned several months and involved over 25,000km of driving. He first developed a passion for backpacking in 2014 and has had the pleasure of exploring over 60 countries.

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