I believe the howling you hear is the mating call of the Clevelanders, who, once their rascals run out of battery life, cry into the night hoping some lonely wanderer will come rub their belly.
I actually give Stone some credit. He’s more more open to how the game has evolved than most guys his age - especially former players his age.
I agree the comical interaction can be annoying, but only when it appears to take priority over the game itself. This seems to be happening less this year. Jason seems to be settling in and not trying so hard.