{"id":2737,"date":"2020-09-15T19:12:55","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T19:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carevetdev.kinsta.cloud\/hoschton\/?p=2737"},"modified":"2022-07-05T19:13:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T19:13:44","slug":"what-to-make-of-your-dogs-howling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/hoschton\/blog\/2020\/09\/15\/what-to-make-of-your-dogs-howling\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Make of Your Dog&#8217;s Howling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-content\">\n<div style=\"transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out 0s;\" data-rss-type=\"text\">\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Have you ever heard your canine pal howl? It\u2019s something that many dogs do, especially certain breeds like Beagles, Bloodhounds, Coonhounds, Foxhounds, Alaskan Malamutes, Dachshunds, and Huskies. But what is really behind this unique behavior? Read on to learn more about Fido\u2019s howling and whether or not it\u2019s a cause for concern. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> W <span> <\/span> hen Howling is Normal <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Fido\u2019s ancient ancestor, the wild wolf, howls to communicate with other pack members and warn other animals away from their territory. Most of the time, dogs\u2019 howling is an instinctual behavior related to communication. Your furry pal is a pack animal, after all. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> One normal reason for a dog to howl is because they\u2019re responding to specific stimuli in their environment. This could be an ambulance siren in the distance or the mailman approaching your front door. Fido might howl when he\u2019s found something exciting, like that bone he buried in the flowerbed last summer. It\u2019s also possible that your pooch howls to \u201cwarn\u201d other people or animals away from their territory, just as wolves do. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> When Howling is Bad <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Although howling is normal behavior most of the time, there are reasons why it might be a bad thing. One is stress and anxiety\u2014separation anxiety in dogs is very common, and can cause loud vocalizations, including howling. If your pup has separation anxiety, he or she will probably exhibit other signs when they\u2019re left alone, like eliminating in the house and destroying furniture or other property. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> It\u2019s also possible that Fido is howling as a response to pain. This is especially likely if you see other signs of pain accompanying the howling, like sensitivity to touch, unusually aggressive behavior, or excessive panting. And if your four-legged pal never howled before, but has suddenly started, pain could be the cause. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> What to Do if Fido Won\u2019t Stop Howling <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> If you can\u2019t get your canine friend to stop howling, pay a visit to the vet\u2019s office. First, you\u2019ll want to have any medical concerns dealt with if they\u2019re present. If howling is purely a behavioral issue, Fido might need training or even anxiety medication. Your vet can help. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Set up an appointment at our office if you\u2019re concerned about your dog\u2019s health or behavior. We\u2019re always here for you!&nbsp; <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever heard your canine pal howl? It\u2019s something that many dogs do, especially certain breeds like Beagles, Bloodhounds, Coonhounds, Foxhounds, Alaskan Malamutes, Dachshunds, and Huskies. 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