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Dog Sounds
The Bark Probably the most common sound you hear out of Sophie is her bark. She probably has several different types of bark whether you have noticed them or not. The ancestral wolf barks for two reasons only: to warn others of danger or to scare off an intruder. Sophie’s barking is much more sophisticated than that. Her short, sharp, repetitive barks, also called yapping, indicate that she is excited and wants to play. This is her way of telling you or likely another dog that she wants to have some fun. A loud bark that is lower than her play bark and which also may be repetitive is a warning. You probably hear this one when she sits at the window watching people, dogs, and squirrels go by. She feels it is necessary to alert you to the presence of all these other creatures. She may even bark at other moving objects like clouds or falling leaves. For some dogs, anything is a potential threat to her human. If you leave Sophie out in the yard by herself, you may have heard her isolation bark. To remind you that she is out there, she will give a sharp piercing bark, which will get more insistent over time. A loud, low-pitched bark is a warning or aggression. Surely Sophie doesn’t use this one very often. If she is scared or anxious, she may make a low, whining, or moaning type of bark. The Growl Growling is typically a sign of aggression or a warning to back off. If Sophie growls when you play with her, however, you need not be concerned. Dogs often play growl, especially in the middle of a really good game of tug of war. An aggressive or dangerous growl will start off very low and quiet and increase in volume and pitch if the perceived threat does not diminish. This type of growl is usually accompanied by certain body language: flattened ears, showing teeth, raised hackles. The Howl Depending upon what type of dog Sophie is, you may not have heard this one from her. Howling is characteristic of certain breeds like hounds and huskies. It is used to communicate over a great distance. Since that is not really needed for most modern dogs, they often howl when bored or in response to a similar sound like a siren. Some dogs do this when they sense another dog is being harmed. Whether you hear the dog who is potentially being harmed or not is not important, Sophie may and this means she is expressing empathy. The Whine and the Whimper A whine is a high-pitched sound a dog makes with its mouth closed. You will hear Sophie do this when she wants something. She may just want attention, but she may also be more specific. She may want to go outside, come back in, get a treat, or be allowed to greet a dog or person. To be extra insistent, she may end the whine with a bark, like an exclamation point. A whimper is not a good sound. It sounds a little different from a whine and is often combined with a yelp. The whimper indicates pain, discomfort, anxiety or fear. Hopefully, you don’t hear this often from Sophie, but if you do, figure out what is bothering her so you can correct it. I bet you had no idea Sophie was trying to tell you so much! Pay careful attention to what she is saying and learn to interpret her varying sounds. When you do, you will be rewarded by a happier dog who has everything she needs. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Puppy City has been around for over 50 years, we pride ourselves in being the home for quality puppies for sale in Brooklyn, New York. We also have all of the supplies you will ever need, from dog food, to wee wee pads, to all the treats you will ever need in a lifetime. Visit us at www.PuppyCityNY.com |
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