Why Do Dogs Howl The Mystery Behind The Dog |
Posted: February 24, 2017 |
Do you ever let your dog outside and before you know it, you are startled at the howling that begins? What is the dog saying? In this article, we will discuss what it means when your dog howls and what they are trying to say by the howling. Do not worry, though, as your dog is not going to turn into a werewolf in the night! We will tell you everything you need to know about why do dogs howl because there are several reasons why they would do so. Main Reasons for HowlingGenerally, when your dog is howling, or barking, they are trying to tell someone what they intend to do. Being descended from wolves, howling is an instinct, and they are trying to get a message across to you or other dogs, or animals nearby. Some of the reasons they would be trying to communicate include:
Separation AnxietyYour dog might get jitters when leaving the house, or when you leave your dog alone at home. This is separation anxiety and it will have many signs including:
They will howl when they are experiencing these symptoms, since it is their way to communicate with you. They are trying to tell you to stay with them, and that they do not want to be alone. They howl because they feel it is their only way to try and stop you from leaving them or taking them away from their safe place, which is home. InjuriesSince dogs cannot talk, they have to howl when they are in pain or injured. Many times, dogs may not show you any signs that they are hurt. If you think your dog is in pain and they are howling, you should check for other signs, like any tenderness on their body, lack of appetite and lack of use of the affected area. If you have decided that your dog is, in fact, in pain, then you need to rush them to the vet for some help. Marking TerritoryDogs are all different and therefore interpret signs from the world differently. That is why your dog might howl at fire truck sirens, or police sirens. Dogs are using howling as a form of marking their territory, sometimes from sounds that are getting closer that could be dangerous or not, depending on how the dog’s brain wants to react. They are showing that those sounds, or even people and other animals are not welcome on the property. During this time, your dog may either feel threatened or very protective and will thus begin to howl. BondingHave you ever heard a pack of wolves howling, and possibly for no reason at all? Dogs do the same thing as they are not only descendants of wolves, but are also comfortable with a pack. The howling can show that they are affiliated with the other dogs in the group, and they are showing that they recognize each other, and are bonding. Dogs must learn how to be a part of a pack by nurturing relationships and cultivating their way of communicating. You might hear dogs howling at night that know each other, but might be nervous about approaching each other because they might not think they are a pack, exactly. Imaginary HuntingIf you have a dog, you may have seen that they will howl in their sleep. This is because they are dreaming about something that makes them howl. They could be dreaming about being in a pack, or feel they are in danger, or in a chase with an animal. However, some dogs are great hunters, which means they use howling more and therefore, they are more naturally inclined to howl just because. How to Get Your Dog to Stop HowlingThere are a few things you can do to stop your dog from howling. You have to be patient and work with your dog because they are an animal that is known for howling. So what can you do? Read on.
Now that you know why dogs howl, you can figure out a way to lessen it around your home and maybe even bond with your dog some more!
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