{"id":8323,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:55","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:55","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:55","slug":"do-dogs-howl-at-trains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/","title":{"rendered":"Do dogs howl at trains?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Do_dogs_howl_at_trains\" title=\"Do dogs howl at trains?\">Do dogs howl at trains?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Why_do_dogs_howl_when_they_hear_an_ambulance\" title=\"Why do dogs howl when they hear an ambulance?\">Why do dogs howl when they hear an ambulance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Is_a_dog_happy_when_it_howls\" title=\"Is a dog happy when it howls?\">Is a dog happy when it howls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_howls\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog howls?\">What does it mean when a dog howls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Are_dogs_happy_when_they_howl\" title=\"Are dogs happy when they howl?\">Are dogs happy when they howl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Do_ambulance_sirens_hurt_dogs_ears\" title=\"Do ambulance sirens hurt dogs ears?\">Do ambulance sirens hurt dogs ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Are_dogs_sad_when_they_howl_at_sirens\" title=\"Are dogs sad when they howl at sirens?\">Are dogs sad when they howl at sirens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Do_sirens_hurt_dog_ears\" title=\"Do sirens hurt dog ears?\">Do sirens hurt dog ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Why_do_dogs_hate_ambulance_sirens\" title=\"Why do dogs hate ambulance sirens?\">Why do dogs hate ambulance sirens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Why_do_dogs_howl_at_loud_sirens\" title=\"Why do dogs howl at loud sirens?\">Why do dogs howl at loud sirens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Are_dogs_sad_when_the_howl\" title=\"Are dogs sad when the howl?\">Are dogs sad when the howl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#What_emotions_do_dogs_feel_when_they_howl\" title=\"What emotions do dogs feel when they howl?\">What emotions do dogs feel when they howl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#What_does_a_dog_howling_symbolize\" title=\"What does a dog howling symbolize?\">What does a dog howling symbolize?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Is_dog_howling_good_or_bad\" title=\"Is dog howling good or bad?\">Is dog howling good or bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#When_a_dog_howls_does_it_mean_death\" title=\"When a dog howls does it mean death?\">When a dog howls does it mean death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_howls\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog howls?\">What does it mean when your dog howls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Are_dogs_unhappy_when_they_howl\" title=\"Are dogs unhappy when they howl?\">Are dogs unhappy when they howl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Why_do_dogs_howl_at_ambulance_sirens\" title=\"Why do dogs howl at ambulance sirens?\">Why do dogs howl at ambulance sirens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Do_sirens_make_dogs_sad\" title=\"Do sirens make dogs sad?\">Do sirens make dogs sad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Why_do_dogs_howl_when_a_siren_goes_by\" title=\"Why do dogs howl when a siren goes by?\">Why do dogs howl when a siren goes by?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Do_sirens_sound_hurt_dogs_ears\" title=\"Do sirens sound hurt dogs ears?\">Do sirens sound hurt dogs ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Do_dogs_howl_at_sirens_because_it_hurts_their_ears\" title=\"Do dogs howl at sirens because it hurts their ears?\">Do dogs howl at sirens because it hurts their ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Do_dogs_get_upset_when_they_howl\" title=\"Do dogs get upset when they howl?\">Do dogs get upset when they howl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Are_dogs_sensitive_to_sirens\" title=\"Are dogs sensitive to sirens?\">Are dogs sensitive to sirens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-howl-at-trains\/#Why_do_dogs_cry_when_they_hear_sirens\" title=\"Why do dogs cry when they hear sirens?\">Why do dogs cry when they hear sirens?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_howl_at_trains\"><\/span>Do dogs howl at trains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on how far away from a track you are, <b>some dogs may bark at the bangs made by trains, if they are particularly alert house dogs. For those dogs more likely to howl than bark, this could just be communal chorus with another barking dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_howl_when_they_hear_an_ambulance\"><\/span>Why do dogs howl when they hear an ambulance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This new sound may be harmless, but it may also be a threat and, as they say, it&#8217;s better to be safe than sorry. So, being the faithful and loyal companions that they are, your dog may howl at a siren <b>as a way to warn you and other members of your family that there is a potential danger nearby<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_dog_happy_when_it_howls\"><\/span>Is a dog happy when it howls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Success and Excitement <b>They feel excited and like to communicate their successthey just want a little appreciation, which means they&#8217;ll start howling to call their owner. A dog ready to go sledding and howling with excitement.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_howls\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog howls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Howling is one of many forms of vocal communication used by dogs. Dogs howl <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_happy_when_they_howl\"><\/span>Are dogs happy when they howl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Howling is one of many forms of vocal communication used by dogs. Dogs howl <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_ambulance_sirens_hurt_dogs_ears\"><\/span>Do ambulance sirens hurt dogs ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This new sound may be harmless, but it may also be a threat and, as they say, it&#8217;s better to be safe than sorry. So, being the faithful and loyal companions that they are, your dog may howl at a siren <b>as a way to warn you and other members of your family that there is a potential danger nearby<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_sad_when_they_howl_at_sirens\"><\/span>Are dogs sad when they howl at sirens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While dogs have much more sensitive hearing than ours, it&#8217;s unlikely that loud siren sounds hurt their ears. Miller states that <b>dogs generally don&#8217;t react to sirens in ways that suggest pain, especially if they respond by howling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_sirens_hurt_dog_ears\"><\/span>Do sirens hurt dog ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Sirens Hurt Dogs&#8217; Ears? Although dogs are definitely sensitive to noises, <b>a brief exposure to sirens and similar sounds won&#8217;t damage or hurt their ears.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_hate_ambulance_sirens\"><\/span>Why do dogs hate ambulance sirens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs hear a higher frequency of sounds than a person, which is why ultrasonic signals such as those used in training whistles can be heard by dogs. This has led some to wonder if the sound of sirens actually hurts a dog&#8217;s ears. When we hear a loud sound, we tend to cover our ears with our hands to block out the noise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_howl_at_loud_sirens\"><\/span>Why do dogs howl at loud sirens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs howl <b>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. Read on to learn what to do if your dog howls excessively.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_sad_when_the_howl\"><\/span>Are dogs sad when the howl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So when your dog is howling, you respond, and your dog sees that they&#8217;ve gotten your attention and that their howling has been effective. Many pet parents also find their dog&#8217;s howling to be funny or entertaining, so <b>a dog may see it as a way to get positive attention from people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_emotions_do_dogs_feel_when_they_howl\"><\/span>What emotions do dogs feel when they howl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Howling is one of many forms of vocal communication used by dogs. Dogs howl <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_dog_howling_symbolize\"><\/span>What does a dog howling symbolize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Success and Excitement <b>They feel excited and like to communicate their successthey just want a little appreciation, which means they&#8217;ll start howling to call their owner. A dog ready to go sledding and howling with excitement.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dog_howling_good_or_bad\"><\/span>Is dog howling good or bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They howl <b>to get attention, make contact with other dogs, and announce their presence. Howling is instinctual and can be natural or triggered by an underlying problem. Some dogs respond to high-pitched sounds like emergency sirens or musical instruments by howling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_a_dog_howls_does_it_mean_death\"><\/span>When a dog howls does it mean death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>His howling is a way of communicating with you to let you know there is danger in the area. <b>Howling used as dog communication should be expected and isn&#8217;t anything to worry about as long as it isn&#8217;t accompanied by aggression toward other dogs or people<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_howls\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog howls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Howling is one of many forms of vocal communication used by dogs. Dogs howl <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_unhappy_when_they_howl\"><\/span>Are dogs unhappy when they howl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Howling is just one way for your dog to interact with you. <b>It is a response that dogs have to high pitched sounds, sadness, and even takes it as far as showing dissatisfaction<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_howl_at_ambulance_sirens\"><\/span>Why do dogs howl at ambulance sirens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This new sound may be harmless, but it may also be a threat and, as they say, it&#8217;s better to be safe than sorry. So, being the faithful and loyal companions that they are, your dog may howl at a siren <b>as a way to warn you and other members of your family that there is a potential danger nearby<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_sirens_make_dogs_sad\"><\/span>Do sirens make dogs sad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While dogs have much more sensitive hearing than ours, <b>it&#8217;s unlikely that loud siren sounds hurt their ears. Miller states that dogs generally don&#8217;t react to sirens in ways that suggest pain, especially if they respond by howling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_howl_when_a_siren_goes_by\"><\/span>Why do dogs howl when a siren goes by?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This new sound may be harmless, but it may also be a threat and, as they say, it&#8217;s better to be safe than sorry. So, being the faithful and loyal companions that they are, your dog may howl at a siren <b>as a way to warn you and other members of your family that there is a potential danger nearby<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_sirens_sound_hurt_dogs_ears\"><\/span>Do sirens sound hurt dogs ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Sirens Hurt Dogs&#8217; Ears? Although dogs are definitely sensitive to noises, <b>a brief exposure to sirens and similar sounds won&#8217;t damage or hurt their ears.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_howl_at_sirens_because_it_hurts_their_ears\"><\/span>Do dogs howl at sirens because it hurts their ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some people argue that dogs howl at sirens because the sounds hurt their ears, but unless your dog is showing other signs of distress (like hiding under furniture, running away from the noise, or tucking their tail between their legs), the sound likely isn&#8217;t bothering them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_upset_when_they_howl\"><\/span>Do dogs get upset when they howl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reason #4  Reacting To The Sound Many domestic dogs are simply reactive to high-pitched sounds. <b>If your dog howls when you howl, they may just be reacting to the noise, and the fact that you&#8217;re howling is irrelevant. Dogs are incredibly sensitive to high-pitched noises.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_sensitive_to_sirens\"><\/span>Are dogs sensitive to sirens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some people argue that dogs howl at sirens because the sounds hurt their ears, but unless your dog is showing other signs of distress (like hiding under furniture, running away from the noise, or tucking their tail between their legs), the sound likely isn&#8217;t bothering them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_cry_when_they_hear_sirens\"><\/span>Why do dogs cry when they hear sirens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While dogs have much more sensitive hearing than ours, <b>it&#8217;s unlikely that loud siren sounds hurt their ears. Miller states that dogs generally don&#8217;t react to sirens in ways that suggest pain, especially if they respond by howling.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do dogs howl at trains?Why do dogs howl when they hear an ambulance?Is a dog happy when it howls?What does it mean when a dog howls?Are dogs happy when they howl?Do ambulance sirens hurt dogs ears?Are dogs sad when they howl at sirens?Do sirens hurt dog ears?Why do dogs hate ambulance sirens?Why&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8323"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8323"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8323\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8323"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8323"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8323"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}