My dog seems to howl every 5 seconds. Even when he's inside just comin from outside and after a short nap. I kind of thought he might be in some kind of pain.
2006-11-19 17:28:45 · 5 answers · asked by minelli_girl 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You'd know for sure if your dog was in pain... he would be acting strange/limping/yelping --- Dogs howl to find out where the rest of the 'pack' is. You are part of your dogs pack. If he's just coming into the house or just waking up, he needs to know where everyone is. It's like of like us coming home and yelling "I'm here! Where are you?" Avoid calling your dogs name and just make a little noise so he can find out where you are. If you call him it's like howling back to him. Making a noise lets him know where you are without re-enforcing the behavior. My guess is he's part hound... if this is the case then you may have a harder time breaking him of the habit. Hounds howl more than other breeds because they are closer to the pack mentality than other breeds. Hope this helps a little!
2006-11-19 18:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Dog want a mate. The wolves howl to call the other females\males. So.. As Dogs are cousins of Wolves, some dogs howl. And your dog want a mate because he is sad. get him\her a mate.
2006-11-19 18:22:47 · answer #2 · answered by Richard A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most dogs just howl for many reasons. for fun or maybe in pain or seeing a stranger.
2006-11-19 18:34:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a form of epilepsy,or yes,he could be in pain.You need to take him to the vet to find out.
2006-11-19 17:33:04 · answer #4 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that your dog wants to do his big and small business.
2006-11-19 17:34:26 · answer #5 · answered by jay17manutd 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋