Howling sound is habitually used by wolves as a way to unite with other wolves. They use this approach to gather their group members for a hunt.
The History of Howling
Why Do DogsHowl
ehavioral trait. It is in their DNA. Probably, one must have noticed a dog lifting his head to the sky to let out this long wailing sound.
Reasons That Must Be Addressed
-Pack Separation Anxiety-Owner Separation Anxiety-Isolation Distress-Sad and Annoyed-Medical Issues
Harmless Reasons
-To mark their territorial presence-To grab their owner’s attention-To alert their owner about possible danger-Excitement Howls-Response to high- pitched sounds
Training a Dog Not to Howl
-Redirecting his attention-Desensitization and Counterconditioning (DSCC)-Ignore pointless howls & Reward when quiet-Spending Time with your Dog
The Dogs Most Likely to Howl
The dog breeds more likely to howl include: Dachshunds, Beagles, Basset Hounds and Bloodhounds, Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes and American Eskimo dogs.