Does the dog die?
Browse movies, tv shows, books and more where the dog dies.
This trigger is for people who are upset by the death of a canine companion. Dogs are often portrayed as loyal friends in films, and their death can be very triggering.
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Movie • 2014 Report
Yes
1222
No
112
281
egreen
Yes, and it's terrible, BUT John Wick spends the rest of the movie deliberately, gloriously, and violently avenging the dog, so it feels really pro-dog overall.
Movie • 2008 Report
Yes
846
No
40
145
Derek Huber
As soon as Marley has trouble on the steps, turn the movie off and set fire to it in a dumpster. Happy ending!
Movie • 2018 Report
Yes
713
No
68
85
Anonymous
The death is not shown on screen. The camera briefly shows the aftermath (not bloody, just a small furry stillness) but if you're not paying attention you could easily miss what it's showing you.
Movie • 2022 Report
Yes
605
No
22
230
IvanMironov
You'll want to skip from 36:40 to 38:13.
During this time, it's night, and M3GAN uses a voice recording of the dog's owner to lure it to the hole in the wooden fence. Once the dog gets closer to the fence, you see M3GAN's face appear at the hole (from the dog's POV) before the scene switches to show the dog, from the side, being pulled through the hole (by its collar, I assume) while it tries to resist and yelps in fright. Then, the scene changes to the next morning where you first hear and then see the dog's owner calling out it's name while walking down the street looking for him.
Honestly, I don't understand why movie directors feel the need to show pets being in any sort of danger like this. You can make a horror movie's antagonist creepy, scary, or unsettling via other ways.
During this time, it's night, and M3GAN uses a voice recording of the dog's owner to lure it to the hole in the wooden fence. Once the dog gets closer to the fence, you see M3GAN's face appear at the hole (from the dog's POV) before the scene switches to show the dog, from the side, being pulled through the hole (by its collar, I assume) while it tries to resist and yelps in fright. Then, the scene changes to the next morning where you first hear and then see the dog's owner calling out it's name while walking down the street looking for him.
Honestly, I don't understand why movie directors feel the need to show pets being in any sort of danger like this. You can make a horror movie's antagonist creepy, scary, or unsettling via other ways.
Movie • 2014 Report
Yes
533
No
17
180
annikavankoevering
FOR ANYONE WHO DOESNT WANT TO WATCH THE DEATH OF THE DOG. Dont watch from 1:09:20-1:11:20.
Movie • 2017 Report
Yes
485
No
22
84
user13121
The dog dies several times and is reincarnated.
Movie • 2007 Report
Yes
460
No
13
84
Tara Wrede Albert
Dog, his only company and constant companion, gets bitten and infected. He tries hard to save her but she turns. He basically strangle/hugs her. A friend told me it wasn't that bad cause you don't really see much, but I legit ugly cried for a long time. I had to pause the movie, and it's a really good movie. I'd say watch and ff ahead as soon as the dog is infected or just don't watch.
And never trust a friend's opinion on these matters.
And never trust a friend's opinion on these matters.
Movie • 2013 Report
Yes
456
No
14
89
Anonymous
Sadie, the dog, is found dead at 15:40 by one of the daughters. skip to 16:20 to avoid.
Movie • 2000 Report
Yes
411
No
17
80
mivaldi
The main character graphically stomps a homeless man's dog to death (somewhat from a distance, yelping is very audible). This is very upsetting and early in the film. The same character nearly shoots a cat, but does not.
(SPOILER WARNING BELOW)
It is later revealed that some events may not have actually happened, which would include the dog's death.
(SPOILER WARNING BELOW)
It is later revealed that some events may not have actually happened, which would include the dog's death.
Movie • 2015 Report
Yes
315
No
8
36
Ollie Muss
A family dog is found disemboweled.
Movie • 1982 Report
Yes
311
No
5
49
Mycomni
First off, the dog the HuskyThing had assimilated is dead but had died before the start of the movie. There were (more or less) nine dogs in the kennels when the HuskyThing arrived. Since only two dogs ran out after Clark opened the kennel, that means seven dogs were assimilated into the HuskyThing. While one dog wasn't assimilated, the poor thing *was* partially dissolved in acid (and thus, I'm assuming it died due to the extent of its injuries). One of the characters, Blair, kills the remaining dogs in the kennel after seeing the BenningsThing. Either way, lots of dogs die, this is not the movie for you if you're sensitive to dog deaths, especially to Husky deaths and brutal dog deaths.
Movie • 2019 Report
Yes
275
No
10
52
jackparker
SKIP FROM 50:39-51:08
Movie • 2017 Report
Yes
256
No
7
43
NicolaWarner
Thanks for the warnings, I just switched it off! My heart sank when I saw the little doggy and I knew I probably wasn't going to continue with it. Why do they have to include animals??
Movie • 1993 Report
Yes
238
No
76
122
MearlBoss
Coming from Ricky anyone?
Movie • 2015 Report
Yes
196
No
2
29
TheGildedKraken
This was the movie scene that made me find doesthedogdie. It was absolutely horrific, wildly unnecessary, and shook me for days. Maybe the worst movie watching moment I've ever had besides rape scenes
Movie • 2019 Report
Yes
194
No
8
46
Dogs4life
Why is it even necessary for there to be dogs that die in movies?! I hate it.
Movie • 2020 Report
Yes
191
No
1
29
TaylorMo
Yes, dog is shot as a sacrifice to god and then crucified. It’s very upsetting.
Movie • 1957 Report
Yes
182
No
10
47
Old_Yeller
I did in fact die.
Movie • 2021 Report
Yes
179
No
3
26
Daenerys713
While you know it dies you don't actually see anything on screen, they just say the dog has died, but you don't see anything
Movie • 2020 Report
Yes
176
No
7
30
GetRocket
Dog freezes. He is shown up close on screen at 1hr21m for a few seconds and again at 1hr24m and again at 1hr34m
Movie • 2019 Report
Yes
171
No
17
24
Jenae Williams
It is towards the middle of the movie. The little dog who Alita saves gets shot by the villain in the 'Hunter' bar. The death is not shown but a shot goes off and you can hear the whimper. Alita does use the dog's blood as marking on her face.
Movie • 1978 Report
Yes
170
No
1
22
Mimi96
There are 2..roughly towards the middle of the movie
1 is when Dr Loomis and the sheriff go to Michael s abandoned house. You dont see it you just hear them say its a dog and talk about the details so cover your ears if you dont want to hear...
The other is right after Annie get undressed in the kitchen the dog goes outside barking at Michael. He kills the dog then. You only see the lower limbs go limp.
1 is when Dr Loomis and the sheriff go to Michael s abandoned house. You dont see it you just hear them say its a dog and talk about the details so cover your ears if you dont want to hear...
The other is right after Annie get undressed in the kitchen the dog goes outside barking at Michael. He kills the dog then. You only see the lower limbs go limp.
Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
166
No
4
61
WavenKoa
The dog dies and their definitely is a howl/whimper. It was painful to listen to. Leave the theater T the time the dog starts sniffing underneath. Walk fast. Count to about 30 then walk back in. They show the dogs corpse. It was painful to get through for me. Don’t know why they just had to bring a dog into the mix
Movie • 2019 Report
Yes
160
No
2
25
restingmurderface
You see a dead dog in the grass that's been dead for some time.
Movie • 1975 Report
Yes
155
No
18
44
cbro6749
The dog Pippin in JAWS does die playing fetch in the water. You don't see him die but you see his stick and the missing dog. Let's just say he ran away.
Movie • 2022 Report
Yes
155
No
91
57
keysmashing
There is one fight scene where a character uses her dog as a weapon. It's clearly a prop being swung and kicked around, but there are still barks, growls, and yelps for the duration, so it could be hard to watch/listen to for some viewers. To be fair, it's unclear whether the dog dies from this, as I don't believe it appears again.
Movie • 2013 Report
Yes
144
No
1
33
SeagullsChip
Beloved family dog found whimpering in pain, having hidden himself away to suffer and die horribly. His head is a bloody mess. In flashback, revealed that his brains were bashed in with a hammer by a trusted family member, presumably after he friendily approached her. He dies in physical pain and emotional confusion. Absolutely gut-wrenching and wholly unnecessary.
Movie • 2006 Report
Yes
137
No
3
20
Jess Barker
About 20/30 minutes in, their German Shepard runs off into the mountains and you can hear her whines off screen. It pans to the remains of the dog and a cannibal is then seen eating one of her legs.
A parakeet also (unfortunately) dies on screen.
A parakeet also (unfortunately) dies on screen.
Movie • 2007 Report
Yes
137
No
7
32
TheEllenRipley2
Small little terrier is killed off screen by the little monster guy. You hear a yelp but don't see it's death. Still pretty upsetting.
Movie • 2021 Report
Yes
132
No
1
31
RosaRouge
You know what would be great y’all? A damn timestamp. Manchee dies 1:16-1:19.