Stop Dog Whining Forever
The annoyance of a whining dog can surpass even that of one that barks incessantly. Many people find incessant whining to be the most irritating of dog behaviors. Much like a human infant cries, wild pups use whimpering to announce their need for attention, whether they are injured, cold, or just need food. Typically, as wild dogs mature and become more independent the whining is outgrown.
Housebound dogs sometimes retain the whining habit into old age, simply because they can use it to manipulate their masters into giving them something. Whining, grunting and other sounds made by a fully grown dog are a blatant attempt to focus your attention on them. The pet owners must essentially emulate the mother of the animal in the wild by forcing the pet to stop doing it as soon as possible.
The first step is to determine why the dog or puppy is whining
Dogs usually whine for a specific reason. They are doing it to get something from their masters. By initially getting to the bottom of the whining, you can find a way to modify the animal’s behavior completely. Generally, domesticated dogs will whine in an attempt to inform you that it needs food, that it needs to be let outside to relieve itself, or that it merely wants physical attention from you.
Although these are the most common reasons, your pet may be trying to tell you something else. Dogs who whine while eating their food or using the bathroom typically have something physically wrong with them, as do dogs who begin whining for no apparent reason. Your pet may be trying to tell you that he or she is in pain. After you have ruled out the most common factors, you should call your local veterinarian for an appointment.
How to Stop their Annoying Habit
Just as you have a consequence for a child who misbehaves, there should be a consequence for the dog who whines. The first thing is that you must recognize this as attention seeking behavior and be sure that you do not reward your dog for it by giving him what he wants. For example, if you are eating and the dog is whining for scraps the first thing you should remember is not to give him the scraps, then you should give your dog commands that will draw his attention away from your food such as sit, lay down or stay. If your dog obeys accordingly, then reward him with a dog biscuit or other treat, but never with food from your plate or table.
Dogs often whine out of fear of abandonment. Continued whimpering may be a sign that you are not providing enough quality attention to your pet. Comfort and confidence are the best things to give your dog in this situation. Begin this process by first spending a few moments with your dog and then leaving for a short time. If your pet begins to whine after your departure, refrain from rushing back to comfort it. Simply answer him with a firm “no”, and then again leave the room for a brief time interval. If this is successful in stopping the whining, pause briefly, and then find a way to reinforce his correct behavior with praise. If the whining continues, go back to the dog and repeat the same sequence all over again.
Upon successful responses from the animal, gradually lengthen the time intervals that he is being left to his own devices. Before long, your dog will be comforted by the knowledge that you will eventually return, and will then stop whimpering when you leave. However, if your dog continues whining and you return immediately when it starts to whine then you are actually rewarding the whining, you are teaching your dog that when he whines you will come back and this will encourage your dog to continue whining. Exuding this dominant energy lets your dog know that you are the alpha in the pack and allows them to adjust their behavior accordingly.
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