Why do dogs howl
Howling of dogs is a natural phenomenon that occurs due to the fact that the ancestor of any dog is wolves, who love to howl at the moon. However, when the howling of a dog becomes constant and unbearable, this indicates some problems that need to be addressed immediately.
Causes of howling dogs
The reasons for howling dogs can be very different. It can be either a physical illness or some kind of psychological difficulties. The reasons for howling dogs can be roughly divided into 2 categories: superstitious and logical. And what to believe more, it is up to each person to decide independently.
As for superstitious reasons, then:
- Very often, dogs, throwing their heads back, howl in order to warn their owners about an impending fire or flood.
- If the dog, on the contrary, howls with his head down, this means that some fatal accident will happen. If at the same time the animal digs the ground, then the event will happen very soon.
- In the supine position, the dog also howls to warn of imminent death.
Believe it or not, everyone decides for himself, many confirmed that these superstitions come true, but can not this be just a coincidence?
As for the logical reasons, then:
- A dog may howl because he is sad and lonely. In this case, the owner should try to spend more time with his four-legged friend, and it is best to find him a friend or girlfriend.
- Very often, the dog wants to show the owner with his howl that he is sick.
- Oddly enough, howling dogs can also show joy or euphoria. This one will immediately be seen by the happy face of the dog.
- Also, howling may indicate that the animal is afraid of something.
Dogs themselves are very emotional animals, so with the help of howling they can express any mood. This may be dissatisfaction with the fact that his teeth are being brushed or washed.
What to do to prevent the dog from howling
Ways to eliminate howl directly depend on the problem itself. So, if the dog howls out of boredom, then he needs to somehow have fun. For example, you can buy him a new toy, play with him, bring a girlfriend for him, and so on.
If it is impossible to determine the reason, then you should definitely take the dog for examination. He may have a serious illness that requires immediate treatment.
If the dog is showing joy and euphoria, you just have to try to endure it and spend as little time as possible with the dog. This will calm him down a bit.
If the dog's howl is due to fear, then it is advisable to eliminate this cause of the animal's anxiety, and it is best not to leave the dog alone, so he will not be even more afraid.
If the dog expresses dissatisfaction with his howl, then it is necessary either to eliminate the cause of the dissatisfaction, or to endure if there is no way to solve this problem.
