separation anxiety<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nShould You Be Concerned?<\/h2>\n
Most howling isn\u2019t a cause for concern, as it is a natural way of communication for dogs. But howling when a dog is experiencing pain or separation anxiety should be taken seriously to help ease discomfort. Here\u2019s a rundown on why dogs choose to howl and what it means:<\/p>\n
To Get Attention & Alerting<\/h3>\n
Dogs howl when trying to alert others in their surrounding. Howling gets attention quickly and alerts an owner that something may be wrong. Some dogs may use howling as a defense mechanism to ward off predators, like a home intruder in the yard.<\/p>\n
High-Pitched Sounds<\/h3>\n
Dogs\u2019 senses are very keen so they are sensitive to different frequencies of noise. A high-pitched noise like a whistle or alarm may cause them to howl. Howling is a perfectly normal response to a high-pitched sound.<\/p>\n
Signal Pain & Discomfort<\/h3>\n
Dogs may howl to signal they\u2019re in pain. This may be an injury you can physically see or be a response to a discomfort they\u2019re feeling because of an illness. If your dog starts howling frequently and seemingly out of nowhere, take them to a vet to check and make sure nothing serious is causing the howling.<\/p>\n
Separation Anxiety<\/h3>\n
Many dogs face separation anxiety, especially if you spend a lot of time at home with your pooch. When you\u2019re away, your dog may feel extremely anxious and uncomfortable without your presence. Dogs tend to howl when having anxiety as a way to call to their \u2018pack\u2019 (owners) to come home.<\/p>\n
Frequent Howler?<\/h2>\n
Some dogs are more prone to howling than others. This can be because of circumstance (separation anxiety), frequent triggers (living by a busy highway), their breed, etc. Dog breeds such as German Shepherds, Huskies, Beagles, and other hounds are naturally born howlers, so be prepared to hear howls at more than just the moon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"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 of wolves or is it just another form of communication for them? Read on to find out just…<\/p>\n
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