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Tip - 36 - Howling
dogs - why dogs howl
Howling is a form of
communication in dogs. It is a way for dogs to signal their presence
to other dogs that are often located far away. It is common in
wolves and coyotes, both relatives of today's domestic dog.
Domestic dogs that howl,
especially those that howl excessively are usually doing this
because they are bored and lonely. Getting extra toys, and giving
your dog more attention and exercise will help to stimulate your
dog and reduce excessive howling. If you make your dog sleep
outside all night, it's no wonder the dog howls a lot. Bring
the dog inside!
Sometimes dogs will
howl when they hear sirens or other loud higher pitched sounds
like clarinets and flutes. These sounds may even come from a
television set. Dogs do this as an instinctive response to hearing
what they interpret to be another howl (dog in the distance).
They are not doing this because it hurts their ears.
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