If you have a vocal pup at home, this video @Sierra shared of her “emotional” Pit Bull will be totally relatable. We have a Pit Bull too, and she’s a very chatty girl; if everyone is talking but not to her, she’ll come sit right next to us and do exactly what Sierra’s dog does in this video.
Make sure your sound is on so you can hear her dog start complaining, because when she tells him to stop, he makes sure she knows exactly how he feels. And when she asks why he’s so upset, the look on his face says it all.
We laughed when Sierra said simply in the video’s caption, “Very emotional.” As mom to an emotional dog ourselves, we totally get it!
Commenter @Beeeside was spot on when they said, “How dare you ask, you should know!” Pawrents everywhere understand this!
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Why Do Dogs Howl?
Does your dog howl sometimes for no reason? Ours doesn’t howl very often, but when she does, we know she’s expressing her big feelings.
Why do dogs howl? Sometimes they howl if they hear other dogs howling. Some dogs howl when they hear sirens or other loud noises. Our favorite is when dogs howl when they hear somebody singing or playing music and decide to join in!
After watching more of Sierra’s videos, it’s clear that her dog howls maybe for attention or because he really just feels all the feels. PetMD explains why some dogs howl because of their emotions.
“While dogs don’t have the same range of complex emotions as humans do, they may use howling to express an emotional state. When dogs are excited, for example, they may howl to show their excitement. Similarly, dogs may howl when they are upset, stressed, anxious, or lonely. Howling can also be a sign of frustration or boredom.”
The article also notes, “Paying attention to your dog’s howling behavior and understanding the reasons behind it can help you be a better communicator and pet parent to your pup.”
This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Jan 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.