Howling

Gaelle · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:59 am Post subject: Howling

Why do dogs howl (not from pain)? Is it a form of communication? I just wonder as Cuthbert did this for the first time today when we were out and he was with another dog. He just sat down, put his head back and howled like a wolf. I'm just interested if anyone knows.
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Jack · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:55 am Post subject:

It's definately a form of communication Gaelle, usually to call others to the "howler" but why he should have done it today for the first time ever Confused

Do you think he felt under pressure or threatened by the other dog for any reason? Maybe there was the scent of a bitch in heat in the air Confused

Could be many reasons but I now have an image in my head of Cubs that I can't shake - bless him!!!! Very Happy

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Gaelle · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 11:57 am Post subject:

Thanks Jack. I think perhaps it was something to do with wanting to play as he knows the other dog well who was off lead at the time and he wasn't (too near a road for my liking plus the rain was pouring down and both us owners wanted home out of it!!). He did not look under any pressure as he had been loping about a bit with him prior to that. Possible?
It was funny to witness though! Laughing

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Jack · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 12:25 pm Post subject:

That makes sense Gaelle......a protest howl at you not allowing him to play AND calling his pal over to try and encourage you to give in.....as he wasn't allowed off the lead to play he was just calling his buddy over to play right at your feet - bet you're glad they didn't!!! Laughing

Such a sweet image!!! Cuddles to the daft lump from me please Gaelle! Razz

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Gaelle · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 12:28 pm Post subject:

As soon as he wakes up Jack, no problem. You know the old adage about letting sleeping dogs lie? Definitely in this case. Sssh when he wakens he'll chew and I'm running out of intact shoes!!! Laughing

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Jack · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject:

OK, we'll let him sleep - grab your peace while you can!!! - Oh and do a quick sweep and hide all chewable objects! Wink

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geri carroll · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:47 pm Post subject:

buddy will howl if we get a squeeky toy and put it under our foot(so he cant get at it) and make it squeak and squeak and squeak Laughing

is this cruel Laughing

Jack · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject:

Nope.......it's highly amusing! Twisted Evil

My Sykes will howl on command....if you encourage him to by doing it yourself Embarassed

Not that I EVER would naturally! Wink

But the girls have NEVER howled in their lives....I'm not even sure if they can! Confused

All they do if me & Sykes are playing the howling game is jump on him and playfight Rolling Eyes

so we never get to do it much these days!
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amandawhitelaw · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:36 pm Post subject:

That's good to know. Yoda howls all the time and you can make her howl if you have a squeaky toy.

kendal · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:45 pm Post subject:

our two have never howled, i think i tried to teach them when they were younger, but im kinda glad i didnt.
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Jack · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:16 pm Post subject:

My girls just look at me kinda like this if I try to teach them to howl Confused

Actually.....Rosie looks kinda like that MOST the time! Laughing

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tricia · Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:06 am Post subject:

My 2 border terriers howls... well they say BTs sing!! Smile

Mine both make some very strange noises Bracken sounds like she says "mum ma" ans Ruby sings when she squeeks her toys.
They both do it when they are excited or happy!! Very Happy



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