patrickparker
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What does this mean? My dog does this when he wakes up, while walking, even after meal. It's such a cute sound but I want to know what he wants to express.
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High pitched sound yawn
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This might help explain it:
The Root of the Behavior Dogs communicate in a multitude of different ways, including making different sounds. In this sense, the high-pitched noises that a dog makes to communicate are most similar to barking and howling. Most people describe the sound as a type of high-pitched crying or whining, and in some cases, people refer to the sound as keening. The intended message can have a variety of different meanings depending on the tone, attitude of the dog making the sound, and direction of the sound. For example, a dog making a high-pitched noise while staring at you with its ears up and tail wagging is communicating something vastly different than a dog making the sound by itself while its head and tail are drooping.
In general, the high-pitched cries represent either excitement or distress. The excitement could be a positive nervousness or anxiousness to get going. You might hear this sound while lacing up your shoes before going on a walk, or while you hold a tennis ball behind your back. The other type of high-pitched whining might be the result of frustration, pain, fear, or any type of environmental stress. You might hear this sound if you lock your dog in its cage while you have company over or if there is a lightning storm outside. Generally, a high-pitched sound that rises in pitch is an indicator of stress or negative emotion, while a high-pitched sound that stays constant or drops in pitch indicates positivity or excitement.
These are by no means the only reasons that a dog makes high-pitched sounds. Whining can be linked to behavioral issues or a dog may make the sounds because it has learned that it can get a certain reaction out of you. If you consistently cuddle your dog and show it attention when it whines, it may have learned that whining is a way to get your attention. A dog may start out by whining when it needs food or water but if you give your dog treats or toys when it whines, it may begin to whine as a means of getting whatever it wants.
Other reasons that your dog might adopt whining include separation anxiety or cognitive decline. These fall under the category of stress and may indicate that your dog is experiencing a health problem. Encouraging the Behavior This behavior is normal in dogs and should only be considered a concern if it happens regularly and without apparent cause. Whining due to excitement is natural and most people are not bothered by this sound. Typically, the whining will cease as soon as the excitement is fulfilled. Occasional whining due to distress should be expected, especially when linked to environmental stressors like earthquakes, fireworks, thunder, or severe storms. If your dog has reached the point where you feel that the whining is a concern, the first thing you should do is seek out a veterinarian to rule out an underlying health condition. This is especially true if the whining doesn’t seem to be coming from an environmental stressor or a shortage of food or water.
Read more at: https://wagwalking.com/behavior/why-dogs-make-high-pitched-noises
The Root of the Behavior Dogs communicate in a multitude of different ways, including making different sounds. In this sense, the high-pitched noises that a dog makes to communicate are most similar to barking and howling. Most people describe the sound as a type of high-pitched crying or whining, and in some cases, people refer to the sound as keening. The intended message can have a variety of different meanings depending on the tone, attitude of the dog making the sound, and direction of the sound. For example, a dog making a high-pitched noise while staring at you with its ears up and tail wagging is communicating something vastly different than a dog making the sound by itself while its head and tail are drooping.
In general, the high-pitched cries represent either excitement or distress. The excitement could be a positive nervousness or anxiousness to get going. You might hear this sound while lacing up your shoes before going on a walk, or while you hold a tennis ball behind your back. The other type of high-pitched whining might be the result of frustration, pain, fear, or any type of environmental stress. You might hear this sound if you lock your dog in its cage while you have company over or if there is a lightning storm outside. Generally, a high-pitched sound that rises in pitch is an indicator of stress or negative emotion, while a high-pitched sound that stays constant or drops in pitch indicates positivity or excitement.
These are by no means the only reasons that a dog makes high-pitched sounds. Whining can be linked to behavioral issues or a dog may make the sounds because it has learned that it can get a certain reaction out of you. If you consistently cuddle your dog and show it attention when it whines, it may have learned that whining is a way to get your attention. A dog may start out by whining when it needs food or water but if you give your dog treats or toys when it whines, it may begin to whine as a means of getting whatever it wants.
Other reasons that your dog might adopt whining include separation anxiety or cognitive decline. These fall under the category of stress and may indicate that your dog is experiencing a health problem. Encouraging the Behavior This behavior is normal in dogs and should only be considered a concern if it happens regularly and without apparent cause. Whining due to excitement is natural and most people are not bothered by this sound. Typically, the whining will cease as soon as the excitement is fulfilled. Occasional whining due to distress should be expected, especially when linked to environmental stressors like earthquakes, fireworks, thunder, or severe storms. If your dog has reached the point where you feel that the whining is a concern, the first thing you should do is seek out a veterinarian to rule out an underlying health condition. This is especially true if the whining doesn’t seem to be coming from an environmental stressor or a shortage of food or water.
Read more at: https://wagwalking.com/behavior/why-dogs-make-high-pitched-noises