A dog named Willow has become an internet sensation after a video of her singing along to Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape" went viral. Her owner, Jade Williams, from North Wales, was surprised to discover Willow's hidden talent while tidying up her home.
Willow, a mixed cocker-spaniel working show dog, enthusiastically howls along to the song's distinctive opening "woo hoo" sounds. Williams shared the video on TikTok, where it quickly gained almost 1 million views.
Dogs howling to music is a known behavior. The American Kennel Club explains that it may be linked to their wolf ancestors, who use howling for communication. Certain pitches and frequencies in music can trigger this instinct.
TikTok users are loving Willow's performance, with many sharing stories of their own musically inclined dogs. One user mentioned their dog sings to "Demons" by Imagine Dragons, while another's dog enjoys "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit. Willow's new party trick is certainly bringing joy to many!