My dog howls a lot since moving outside. Is he lonely or depressed?

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I’m worried about my baby Rocco. I recently sent him outside in his fenced area that he likes, but now with his newly made, very big wooden house. He would always be inside and would sleep in the living room, but we were finally able to send him outside with a house. He has been fine, but these past 2 days he’s been howling a lot for a good while. He howls looking away towards where neighbors dogs are. Whenever he sees dogs walk by, once they leave, he starts howling. Is he getting depressed? :(. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

He’s probably lonely living out there by himself when he’s been used to being in the house. I’d keep him in with you at night and sometimes in the day. He would enjoy walks outside of his fenced area also and playing with you or perhaps other dogs. That life is boring so I recommend doing more with him so he doesn’t develop behavioral problems. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Rocco.

My dog howls a lot since moving outside. Is he lonely or depressed?

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