Does it really hurt a dog's ears if you howl at the top of your lungs, and it starts howling with you?

Question

Or are they just singing along?

Answer 1

pssssssssssst.......it's asking you to stop. *shrugs* sorry.

Answer 2

Some loud sounds can hurt a dog's ears, but most frequencies that hurt a dog's ears are unheard by humans. I'm sure you've heard of dog whistles? Same concept. Other sounds like screaming, yelling, fire engines sounding, fire crackers all disturb dogs, because they're loud & startling sounds.
Of course if your singing is bad...just kidding. I had a Cocker Spaniel who would sing along with me. But my Lab would shake like a leaf if I yelled, even if I was just yelling at the television. It depends on the individual dog. Perhaps a lullabye for your dog?

Answer 3

The dog hears your howl as a communication, not as a source of pain. Ever join a "howl in" as a wolf sanctuary?

If you howl loudly, you dog is answering in kind. They are singing along.

Maybe your lyrics are off color and what your dog is doing is howling in laughter.

Answer 4

no, it does not hurt there ears they are just singing with u, it is kind of cool. i live in the country and have 2-springers and when the coyotes howl they howl with them, it is really cool to listen!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

Howl all you want. The dog is just imitating you. I'd worry more about what your neighbors might think! lol

Answer 6

No! They are singing along! Fun times!

Answer 7

I personally think they are singing along.

Answer 8

No silly YOU are the alpha dog, they are just following you. Unless you have a really bad voice.

Answer 9

The dog thinks you're choking and is really laughing at you.

Answer 10

no it doesnt hurt them they are singing with you

Answer 11

put your self in a dogs place. wouldnt it hurt u? :)