Every few days the dogs get together and have a howling session. We don’t know why but the result is entertaining. I managed to get a clip of one such session “performed” this past week:
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Take a listen!
This happens every few days, normally started by Bru but occasionally Blondie or JoJo will lead off. Songs of their fathers? Beagle+Terrier, Beagle+American Eskimo Dog, and Spaniel+Greyhound — not what I would consider primarily “hounds” but obviously something in their genetic makeup links them. At any rate, the howling reminds me of their wild dog heritage.
It has been another mild week but that is supposed to change beginning tonight. A large storm is approaching that should give us more snow and usher in colder temperatures. High yesterday and today at about 50 degrees; after tonight highs will be in the low to-mid-30 degree range. I have the John Deere tractor and blade staged for the event, and picked up some groceries after work last night to get us through the weekend.
Forecast for today and next week
In most other respects the week was routine except for some family news: Pam’s niece Lilly is having medical problems that required surgery. Lilly appears to have come through that OK but now begins a long recovery process. Positive vibes to her and her mom Becky.
That’s it for now. Thanks for looking in!
Pam’s Two Cents Worth:
I have actually howled along with the dogs on occasion. Feels great to howl out frustrations and stresses. Wonder what the neighbors think when we are all in full howl mode?
Happy Trails.
LUVED the THANK YOU at the end!!!!
Mesa heard it and started to shake
Considering that dogs can hear sounds from at least 4 times as far away as humans and their range is into much higher frequencies, I’d think some “sound” triggers their howling.
Given that dogs are descended from wolves, a pack animal, howling is generally a location thing — a “here I am” signal.
They didn’t seem agitated, so it was probably nothing like earth tremors — probably another dog howling in the distance, or they may have just been “getting their inner wolf on”…
The frequency of howling (about every other day) tends to make me think it’s the inner wolf theory. They didn’t start this until about 2-3 years ago, when all three were fully mature (5-9 years).
The “thank you” is the way I let them know the howling should conclude.
Pam