Puppies begin to explore and understand the world around them from their first days. One of the most characteristic canine behaviors is howling, a form of communication that dogs use for various functions, such as attracting attention, expressing emotions or coordinating with their pack.
Learning to howl is a natural process that develops as the puppy grows, but like other skills, some puppies may need additional guidance to perfect it. In this context, there are people who, with good intentions, try to help puppies learn to howl.
This method not only strengthens the bond between the puppy and its human handler, but also encourages the puppy to use its voice in an effective and controlled manner. This is what a young man tries to do with a very young puppy that is only three weeks old. Despite the dog’s efforts, he can only make a shrill noise that is far from a howl.
It is not strictly necessary for humans to teach dog puppies to howl, as it is a skill they develop naturally. Howling is a form of communication inherent to canines and puppies learn to howl both by instinct and by observation of other dogs, especially their mother and her siblings in the first weeks of life. However, in some circumstances, humans can intervene to guide or modify this behavior.
The importance of learning to howl correctly goes beyond simple communication. In the domestic environment, a dog that knows how and when to howl correctly is usually more balanced and confident in its ways of expression. This is especially vital in urban environments, where excessively loud or inappropriate canine behavior can cause coexistence problems.
