Howling can be adorable, or it can be the most annoying thing your dog does. It all depends on when it happens. While howling might seem random, it is not at all. It reveals something very important and that you need to be aware of.

Howling means that your dog has noticed something in the environment. Perhaps it is a siren or a high-pitch whistle. Whatever it is, your dog feels like they need to return a message. That’s why they howl.

Experts cannot yet agree on why dogs howl at these seemingly arbitrary sounds. Could they be in discomfort? Or is it because they are annoyed just like we are?

The next doggie behavior leaves a lot of people confused. The next slide will help clear things up.