What does it mean when a dog howls when you rub them?

[Anonymous]

My boyfriend and I have been separated for 3 months. I went to his house today to drop some stuff off. His dog was there and when I rubbed him he started to howl. what does that mean?

[Oliverlogan263]

Hmm that's kinda weird man, dogs are strange sometimes! I think him howling when you pet him could mean a few different things:

- He might have missed you! Dogs bond closely with the people who are around them a lot. If you used to visit a lot and it's been a few months, he was probably happy to see a familiar person.

- It could have been like a vocal show of affection. Some dogs will howl or whimper when really enjoying pets as a way of expressing themselves.

- Maybe he picked up on some emotional vibes since things have been awkward lately. Animals can sense tension or feelings between humans even if we don't express it openly.

- Or he just might be a talkative breed! Some dogs are more vocal than others naturally.

I wouldn't read too much into it. But it does seem like your ex's pup still has a soft spot for you! Maybe he was just giving you his own way of saying he's glad you popped by. Cute dogs are hard not to love, so can't really blame him!

[TommyMountainFigure]

It means he misses you. Dogs aren't like cats, they form an attachment that is unbreakable..

The dog doesn't understand why you haven't seen him for 3 months!