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Dogs howl as a form of communication. It is an instinctual
response learned from their wolf ancestry that allows them to
locate other dogs. Some dogs howl more than others and some don't
howl at all.
Other dogs, such as mine, howl because loud/high pitched noises
agitate them,
anger them, or hurt their ears, which is down to their sensitive
hearing.
It's just their nature. It's like you screaming at a concert,
for FUN!
Dogs howl because they are trying to communicate with something
or in certain cases, if another dog is howling your dog is trying
to state an emotion or give a hint to another dog. For example, a
dog might howl at another dog because it is trying to tell the
other dog it is in their territory.

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Howling is one of many forms of vocal communication used by dogs.

Dogs howl to attract attention, to make contact with others and to announce their presence.

Some dogs also howl in response to high-pitched sounds, such as emergency vehicle sirens or musical instruments.

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