{"id":1432,"date":"2020-07-27T17:40:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T17:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/?p=1432"},"modified":"2021-12-04T12:17:45","modified_gmt":"2021-12-04T12:17:45","slug":"howling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/howling\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Pitbulls Howl (and Why)?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Some dogs make more noise than others. So, before you get a pit bull, you probably want to know whether they can howl?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pitbulls can howl, although they are not known to do it a lot. Pit bulls are generally not a noisy breed, but if necessary, they will make a noise \u2014 when they are alarmed or scared. Of course, this will depend on a specific dog, and some owners have reported howling.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to know more about the noises that pit bulls make, as well as causes for these noises, you should read on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pit Bulls and Howling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned, pit bulls are not the breed to make a lot of noise. They rarely howl in the true sense of the word, and they rarely bark. If you hear your pitbull barking, it\u2019s a good sign that you need to check it out. They will only bark if something is not right, and they feel alarmed by it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Howling<\/a>, in a similar fashion, is a trait of other dogs like Huskies, Dachshunds, Bloodhounds, Eskimo dogs, etc. These dogs will be very noisy, and you can expect them to make a lot of noise. But pit bulls will not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, wolves howl because they are signaling loneliness and that they are looking for a mate. A regular dog may howl to signal the same thing. They may feel lonely, anxious, sad, stressed, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if your pitbull is howling, they may be showing you that they are not okay. But if you care for them well enough, you will not hear any howling. Pit bulls are more likely to make certain noises that seem like they imitate human speech. They will usually do this if they are happy to see you when you come back home, before you give them treats, if they want to go outside, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, if your pitbull is howling despite all odds and the proper care, here are some reasons<\/a> why that may be happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Separation Anxiety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So, you\u2019ve never heard your dog howl, but your neighbors keep complaining that they make this noise when you\u2019re not around? You may have a separation anxiety problem<\/a>. All dogs can suffer from this, and it\u2019s a relatively difficult problem to solve, depending on the case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dog will howl and make all sorts of noises when you\u2019re not around<\/a>. This is probably the most obvious symptom of this issue. They might also destroy things around your house when you\u2019re not there, make a mess on the floor, pace around, and show other signs of anxiety and fear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You would have to deal with this either with proper training or by getting someone to stay with them while you\u2019re at work. If at all possible, you could spend some time with them before work so that they can get tired and spend more time sleeping when you\u2019re not home. Leave them with plenty of toys and food as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might also get someone to check up on them from time to time, or take them out for a walk at least once while you\u2019re at work. This should help them feel at least a little bit better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many dogs will howl when they are in pain, and your pit bull might too. If you hear howling when you are at home, and your dog should be perfectly happy \u2014 fed, clean, tired from play \u2014 then it could be because they are hurt in some way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The howling might show you that they have an issue like a wound somewhere or that something else hurts. It\u2019s always a good idea to take them to the vet in this case, especially pit bulls, since they are not that vocal, and they won\u2019t make noise unless they are really in pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vet should be able to give you a good clue as to why your pup is howling and help you solve this issue. At the very least, they would be able to give you peace of mind and tell you that the howling isn\u2019t related to anything bad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Reasons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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