Dog Does a Spot-On Impression of an Airbus Jet’s Distinctive ‘Barking Dog’ Whine

Princess Pierogi held a large orange microphone up to her dog, a vocal blue heeler named Koda, who imitated the distinctive whine of the PTU (Power Transfer Unit), a hydraulic unit on Airbus jets like the A320 that’s often heard as the engines start and the plane taxis.

Can you show me your impression of an Airbus plane, like landing? Like the landing gear coming out?

Interestingly, this sound is known to pilots as a “barking dog”. In this clip, easyJet engineer Barry explains where it comes from.

Koda is no stranger to the mic, either. Princess Pierogi even announced her vocal pup’s “debut album” on TikTok.

Delta Air Lines was so impressed with Koda’s spot-on mimicry that they sent a PR package for them both to enjoy.

Koda and I just got sent our first PR box ever and it’s… from Delta.

Lori Dorn

Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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