Dogs howl because of their ancestral instinct to communicate — here's what they are trying to say to you.

It's no secret: Some dogs love to howl at sirens. Why do some dogs feel compelled to vocalize when an ambulance drives by wailing their sirens? Why are other dogs unbothered by the sound of sirens?

Many of us have seen those cute videos of Siberian Huskies howling with their families. We know that some breeds howl more than others, old dogs howl more than puppies and other dogs may only howl ...

Howling is a behavior tied to a dog’s wild, ancestral instincts. According to Veterinary Centers of America Animal Hospitals, wild wolves, ancestors of domesticated dogs, howled to announce their ...

Source: R. Scopes (CC By NC-ND 2.0)/Flickr Do you know what it means when a dog howls? Do you know the difference between a dog howling and a dog baying? Most people feel more secure when talking ...

According to Mayo Clinic, it is normal for a newborn to cry between one and four hours a day. For the Chattman household, this means the dogs’ barking “happens at all hours,” as he mentioned in the ...

On October 3, 2025, in Long Beach, California, USA, @kirealer shared a funny video of their dog making unusual noises. In the video, a loud sound can be heard at first. Moments later, the camera ...

It’s easy to assume that all dogs howl like it’s second nature, especially when movies and cartoons make it look like they’re born serenading the moon. However, not all pups are ready for center stage ...

Whether with a bark or through body language, dogs are exceptional at communicating with people, considering they cannot speak. But one way they vocalize is a little less understood, with a howl a ...

Embrace can help protect your furry friend with a policy that stays within your budget. Get a free quote today. Howling is one of the different vocalizations dogs use to communicate. It has been ...