Many people are pestered by the howling of the dog that leaves them awake all night. Dogs have the inclination to play follow the leader. The barking of one dog will entice other dogs to bark too. You would think that you are suddenly transported to a horror movie scene if the howling that was started by one dog will make other dogs howl as well. Dogs are often featured in horror movies as the howling is commonly associated with sinister happenings. Although baseless, these beliefs would nevertheless make your hair stand on end especially if the chorus of howling is piercing the silence of the rainy moonless night.
Howling is a behavior that was inherited by modern day dogs from the wolves. It seems that howling is the favored means of communication of wolves. In the vast wilderness, a resounding howl will have far reaching effects. Howling therefore, is the method of communication used by wolves whenever separated from the pack. Modern day dogs no longer need to howl to find their pack mates given the fact that the human family is considered as the dog's pack. Every now and then dogs will still be heard howling.
Howling is an inherited trait used by the dog to communicate. Studies have noted that dogs living inside the house with the family and dogs that are receiving sufficient care and attentions from the loving owners are seldom heard howling. On the other hand, outside dogs that are often left alone for the major part of the day would howl to get the family's attention. Dogs form strong attachment with the human family and when not provided with opportunities to bond, the dog will howl as a sign of separation anxiety.
Dog owners will hear the pet howling at the sound of ambulance and fire trucks. Howling is associated with an ominous happening but it is believed to be the dog's response to a sound that was interpreted as another howl. The howl of a wolf separated from the pack will be answered by other wolves. The dog therefore will answer the sound of ambulance with another howl.
A dog that is not provided with food, water and comfortable shelter may howl to get the attention of the owners. Ailing dogs will be heard howling. The discomfort and the pain that overwhelms the pet can be the reason why it is howling. Are you one the kind of owner that would shout to stop the pet's howling or would you be a concerned owner and see what is wrong with the pet?
Howling is a behavior that was inherited by modern day dogs from the wolves. It seems that howling is the favored means of communication of wolves. In the vast wilderness, a resounding howl will have far reaching effects. Howling therefore, is the method of communication used by wolves whenever separated from the pack. Modern day dogs no longer need to howl to find their pack mates given the fact that the human family is considered as the dog's pack. Every now and then dogs will still be heard howling.
Howling is an inherited trait used by the dog to communicate. Studies have noted that dogs living inside the house with the family and dogs that are receiving sufficient care and attentions from the loving owners are seldom heard howling. On the other hand, outside dogs that are often left alone for the major part of the day would howl to get the family's attention. Dogs form strong attachment with the human family and when not provided with opportunities to bond, the dog will howl as a sign of separation anxiety.
Dog owners will hear the pet howling at the sound of ambulance and fire trucks. Howling is associated with an ominous happening but it is believed to be the dog's response to a sound that was interpreted as another howl. The howl of a wolf separated from the pack will be answered by other wolves. The dog therefore will answer the sound of ambulance with another howl.
A dog that is not provided with food, water and comfortable shelter may howl to get the attention of the owners. Ailing dogs will be heard howling. The discomfort and the pain that overwhelms the pet can be the reason why it is howling. Are you one the kind of owner that would shout to stop the pet's howling or would you be a concerned owner and see what is wrong with the pet?
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