{"id":749,"date":"2021-09-23T10:54:01","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T14:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/north-baltimore-dog-training\/?p=749"},"modified":"2024-07-29T08:19:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T12:19:23","slug":"why-do-dogs-howl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/north-baltimore-dog-training\/why-do-dogs-howl\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Dogs Howl?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Does your dog randomly howl at things they see on a walk or while you\u2019re doing an everyday task? You may have wondered why exactly they howl and what it means? Does it come from dogs\u2019 ancestry<\/a> of wolves or is it just another form of communication for them? Read on to find out just why your pooch may have taken a liking to howling.<\/p>\n

Why Is My Dog Howling?<\/h2>\n

Every dog is unique, so not all style of communication is the same. Howling is a vocalization for dogs, just like whining or barking. Howling comes as a natural instinct for dogs due to their descent from wolves. Wolves, historically, howl to locate or alert their packs, which is a trait that has been passed down to domesticated dogs. Some characteristics seen in wolves aren\u2019t present in dogs as they\u2019ve adapted to humans over the years, but howling is a sure link to their past ancestors.<\/p>\n

Dogs commonly howl when:<\/strong><\/p>\n