What to Do with Whining Dogs Of the many problems people have with their dogs, whining is the greatest challenge they face.
Teaching your dog to stop whining is most effective when done early.
It is important that you understand why dogs whine so you can learn how to make them stop this unwanted pet behavior.
Reasons Why Dogs Whine Whining in dogs is a behavioral response telling us that our pet is upset, scared, in pain or left abandoned by his or her pack.
However, if your canine has never whined but suddenly starts, your pet is possibly sick or hurt.
Your concern is to get the animal serious treatment from the vet.
In most cases, dogs whine because of feelings of abandonment and fear.
Whining serves as their 'alarm' so they can be rescued.
Punishment will not help restrain the behavior but will only increase the anxiety.
When Your Dog Misses You Your pet may also whine due to dog separation anxiety.
Begin teaching your dog to accept short periods of time to be left alone.
Start by getting your dog stay in an area while you are gone.
This means teaching them to be more comfortable.
As a loving owner, this can be a challenge since the sound of your dog being afraid may hurt you.
You have to teach yourself not to give in to your dog.
You have to let your dog know that you are the boss, and that you will return whenever you want.
If whining still continues, your dog may not be comfortable in the room.
You need to return and play a bit to get him more comfortable.
After repeating this, you will notice the whining decreases.
If not, give him a firm 'No!' when you leave.
If your dog has been quiet for a moment, give him praise.
When this process is continued, whining will eventually stop.
Whining for Attention If the whining does not usually occur when you leave home.
Sometimes it happens when your dog wants attention or wants to play.
Spending some of your quality time with your dog walking, playing or doing things together will stop his whining.
However, you need to learn how to ignore your dog when he or she starts whining.
If ignoring does not work, gently ask your dog to stop whining.
If that still does not work, say 'Be Quiet' in a firm and loud manner or spraying your dog in the face with water.
Eventually you will not even need the loud voice or the water.
Whining is not instinct, it is a learned behavior that helps them get what they want.
It is similar to a tantrum with a young child.
If you have made sure all of their needs are met, then proper training is the only way to change the unwanted behavior.