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Why do huskies learn to howl like wolves?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Michael Jackson
Huskies may learn to howl like wolves because they have wolf blood in their bodies, so they are born with the ability to howl like wolves. Secondly, it may be that the Husky is in estrus and will learn to howl like a wolf in order to attract the attention of other dogs of the opposite sex. In addition, if Huskies stay at home for a long time without anyone to accompany them, they will feel lonely, and then they will learn to howl like wolves to call their companions and attract the attention of their owners. In this case, they will usually howl more at night. If your dog barks in the middle of the night, you can put it in a cage and put some small toys in it, and then go to sleep when it gets tired of playing.

1. Reasons for bloodline

Husky is a kind of sled dog, which comes from Siberian wolf bloodline. It is the dog whose genes are closest to wolves among the current dog breeds, so it is in its nature to learn how to bark like a wolf. of.

2. Estrus period

If the Husky does not learn to howl like a wolf at ordinary times, it will only learn to howl like a wolf for a certain period of time, accompanied by peeing everywhere, sticking out its buttocks, etc. If you have symptoms such as irritability and irritability, you may be in heat, so you want to imitate wolf howls to attract the attention of dogs of the opposite sex, so as to achieve the purpose of mating. In this case, if there is no plan to breed the Husky, the owner can perform sterilization surgery on the Husky in the spring and autumn, which can not only relieve the symptoms of estrus, but also effectively prevent the Husky from suffering from reproductive system diseases in old age.

3. Feeling lonely

Dogs also need companionship, especially energetic, running, and energetic dogs like huskies. If the owner does not accompany them for a long time, It plays, and when it feels lonely or depressed, it will make a sound similar to a wolf's howl, hoping to summon its companions or attract the owner's attention in this way. Therefore, it is recommended that owners spend as much time playing with their dogs as possible to allow them to fully consume their energy, which can effectively reduce the number of huskies howling.

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