{"id":508,"date":"2025-11-03T23:22:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T23:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=508"},"modified":"2025-11-03T23:22:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T23:22:37","slug":"shih-tzus-attempt-to-get-parrot-sibling-to-howl-is-full-of-cuteness-and-laughs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=508","title":{"rendered":"Shih-Tzu&#8217;s Attempt To Get Parrot Sibling To Howl Is Full of Cuteness and Laughs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Not all dogs love to show off their vocal talents, but for those who do, it&#8217;s serious business. The art of the howl is something that&#8217;s been ingrained in their DNA, passed on from their wolf ancestors, and serves a distinct purpose of alerting their pack to danger or prey, or just to communicate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For domesticated pups, like a <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/tag\/shih-tzu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Shih-Tzu;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Shih-Tzu<\/strong><\/a> named Mars, howling is a fun way to bond with the family <strong>Parrot<\/strong>, Brody. Except, despite the attempts of an excited dog, Brody really isn&#8217;t feeling it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"An excited Shih-Tzu stands on hind legs while looking at the camera.Image via Pam Rojas Chinguel&amp;sol;Unsplash\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/YuUU4a9V_G1WuYAUB3lf5A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/parade_pets_articles_328\/a9f3db0796b0628edbdb3ee6a55f9822\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>An excited Shih-Tzu stands on hind legs while looking at the camera.Image via Pam Rojas Chinguel&amp;sol;Unsplash<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you didn&#8217;t guess that a <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/heartbroken-husky-howling-when-toddler-goes-to-school-gets-sweet-surprise\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:howling dog;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">howling dog<\/a> and the opinionated Parrot (who he wants to join him) would be on your 2025 Bingo card, same. But now that @brody.and.the.flo is the universe, the dynamic duo deserves a round of applause for this loud but funny scene. Take a look!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Yes, Brody walked away from Mars after a <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/formerly-neglected-golden-retriever-finally-finds-his-howl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:brief howling attempt;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">brief howling attempt<\/a>, and yes, I do think Mars&#8217; feelings were destroyed. Good thing the pup loves his bird sibling, right?! I&#8217;m more interested in how this became a thing they do together at all!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/chocolate-labrador-teaches-human-baby-to-howl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Chocolate Labrador Teaches Human Baby To Howl in Absolutely Precious Clip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Related: Chocolate Labrador Teaches Human Baby To Howl in Absolutely Precious Clip<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Brody Shows off His Killer Vocals&#8230; When He Decides To<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I&#8217;m sorry for Mars, but there are dozens of other clips where Brody has no issue singing, talking, <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/rescue-dogs-howling-part-of-moms-work-agenda\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:howling;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">howling<\/a>\u2014whatever he feels like! As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfzoo.org\/yellow-naped-amazon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrot;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrot<\/strong><\/a> with superior intelligence and astounding vocal abilities, Brody&#8217;s brilliant, affectionate, and when he feels like it, hilarious!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Like wild <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myrightbird.com\/articles\/what-to-know-about-amazon-parrots\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Amazon Parrots;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Amazon Parrots<\/a><\/strong>, one of the jungle\u2019s loudest, most social, expert mimickers, a talented boy like Brody can pick up human speech, songs, sounds, and more with ease. On any given day, he might\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/cockatoo-goes-at-it-with-diabolical-rant\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:go off on rants;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">go off on rants<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/funny-parrot-sings-about-being-bad-boy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:sing about being a bad boy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">sing about being a bad boy<\/a>, so if he&#8217;s not feeling what Mars is throwing down, he simply won&#8217;t participate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/precious-cat-returned-for-talking-too-much-gets-loving-surprise\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:chatty;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">chatty<\/a>\u00a0make the best companions for those who don\u2019t mind hearing everything they\u2019ve got to say. For Brody, that means breaking into song, like &#8220;The Wheels on the Bus.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That said, I\u2019m happy to see Brody\u2019s thriving with a loving family where\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/precious-cockatoo-loves-doctor-sings-special-song-about-her\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:he can sing;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">he can sing<\/a>\u00a0or howl or do whatever he pleases\u2014even if it hurts Mars&#8217; feelings (sorry, bud&#8230; maybe tomorrow).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/dog-face\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc36;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc36<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/parade-pets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/paw-prints\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/shih-tzu-attempts-to-get-parrot-to-howl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade Pets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Parade Pets<\/a> on Nov 1, 2025, where it first appeared in the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pet News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Pet News<\/a> section. 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