Howling is a primal reaction, and dogs howl for a number of specific reasons to try and communicate with you and other dogs around him. More or less, it's just a dog thing. ... And while this Miniature Schnauzer is singing his heart out, we've got another little pup, named Chumpie, who is basically training for a marathon.

Why are Schnauzers so vocal?

These little dogs have big voices. The canines use this vocalization to say hello, alert you of something they found, or to let you know how they're feeling. They bark when they're happy, sad, or just bored. An untrained schnauzer might keep an owner up at all hours happily barking away.

Why has my dog started howling?

Howling is one of many forms of vocal communication used by dogs. Dogs howl to attract attention, to make contact with others and to announce their presence. Some dogs also howl in response to high-pitched sounds, such as emergency vehicle sirens or musical instruments.