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?

About 69 million U.S. households own a dog in 2022, according to Lemonade, an insurance company that also provides coverage of pets. Any of these dogs could be triggered to howl by sirens, loud music, ...

Some dogs get really fired up and excited when they hear it's time for bed, while others are more mellow, already on their way to relaxing. Our dog even puts herself to bed sometimes if we stay up ...

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 ...

Many people recognise their dog’s bark, but fewer realise how wide a range of sounds dogs use to express what they feel. Some noises show excitement, others signal uncertainty, and a few are quiet ...

Beyond barking, our canine companions communicate with a fascinating range of noises, each telling its own story. Indeed, dogs are full of surprises, and the sounds they make are no exception.

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 ...

Key points Howls are sounds used by canines to assemble companions and pack members together. Baying is a specific sound used by scent hounds to communicate to humans and other dogs and helps to ...