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Dog Howling: What Does It Mean?

Many dogs howl, and some breeds howl much more often than others. You might wonder why your dog howls. What triggers the howling? Why do some dogs seem to howl for no apparent reason? Some people think howling dogs are adorable, but some owners of dogs that howl frequently can be very annoyed with this behavior.

Emerald Hills Animal Hospital

5 minutes read

10 months ago

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