THE world's first Christmas song for dogs has been released today - creating a moment for all members of the family to enjoy, from parents to pets.

Celebrating the supportive role canine companions have provided this year, the track aims to give back to dogs and get their tails wagging this festive period. 

Raise the Woof! is available to stream now on Spotify and Amazon Music, with the music video available on YouTube.

Each note within the track, which has been created by tails.com, is designed for the ears of dogs, based on scientific studies.

From the up-beat-reggae style beat to whistles, human commands (eg “sit”, “who’s this”), door bells and high-frequency sounds run throughout the track to keep dogs engaged. 

Over the last two months, music producers have played over 500 sounds in a focus group of 25 dogs in order to compose the final version of Raise the Woof!.

Running at just under two minutes and mastered at the world-famous Abbey Road, the catchy “waggae” (reggae designed to wag tails) track is expected to catch the attention of dog owners too. 

Animal behaviourist Carolyn Menteith and tails.com’s Head Vet Sean McCormack analysed the reactions of dogs listening to the track to ensure it prompted positive behaviour from the dogs throughout.

Signs that dogs are enjoying the track include alertness, trying to discover where the sounds are coming from, head cocking, or moving their ears to get a better listen, as well as tails wagging.

Sean McCormack, head vet at tails.com said “We’re focused on improving the lives of dogs and their owners throughout the year and, although Christmas may be different in 2020, we hope people find some light-hearted happiness in Raise the Woof!. 

“We’re also thrilled to be able to partner with Dudes&Dogs and help them to raise the funds needed to grow the inspirational men’s mental health community that has already touched the lives of hundreds of dudes in the UK.

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Rob Osman, Founder of Dudes&Dogs said, “Dogs are essential to the success of Dudes&Dogs, and we couldn’t do our vital work without them. So, it’s nice to give them something back, which this track does.

"The idea of sharing music with our four-legged friends is such a good one, we just had to be involved.

"I’m both delighted and grateful that the proceeds from the special vinyl edition of Raise the Woof!, will help Dudes&Dogs continue to make a difference to even more guys throughout the UK and beyond, as we continue to support men’s mental health, and reduce the stigma that has been associated with it for far too long. Mali, my dog, had great fun getting involved in the video too."

A limited-edition charity vinyl, which will raise money for Dudes&Dogs, an initiative that aims to support men’s mental wellbeing by getting men out into the open air to walk and talk, is available for £10.00 at www.tails.com/gb/raisethewoof.