Puppy Whining – How To Deal With It

When puppies are cold, hungry or tired, whining is very natural for them. The mother dog will react to puppy whining by providing warmth, milk, and a secure sleeping place.

Over time, the puppy will begin to associate the two actions and will start to whine on purpose. This is how the puppy lets his mother know that something is amiss or he requires something.

Puppy adoption should occur between eight and ten weeks of age. This is when puppies realize that their whining doesn’t have any impact with their new family; or they may use whining to compel their new mom (you!) into giving them what they need.

Therefore, it is commonly believed that a new puppy should be left on his own for the first night is his new home. If you respond to puppy whining with warmth, petting, cuddling, your dog is certain to feel that whining will get him what he desires.

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Naturally, you will need to be reasonable and show good judgment. A frightened puppy will need affection, reassurance and attention. It is important that you act quickly so he doesn’t think that the desired result was achieved through his puppy whining. Puppies should not become accustomed to whining each time they want something.

In order to train your puppy to be content when he is on his own, leave him alone even while you are at home. This will help to stop separation anxiety in your puppy when you leave him alone. When you are sure that all your puppy’s physical needs have been met and you have taken the time to accustom him to isolation, then you must teach him that whining is unacceptable.

Of course, puppies that are very upset, crying, and whining should not be heartlessly ignored. As soon as the whining stops, you should calm him down and show him affection. As some puppies will whine for several hours, you may not be able to wait until the whining has completely ceased.

If this is the situation, you don’t have to let your puppy’s suffering drag on – open the door of the crate as soon as he stops whining, even if it’s just for a matter of seconds. This is certainly not ideal but, under the circumstances, it’s probably the best you’ll be able to do.

By 6 months of age, most dogs will have outgrown puppy whining. A puppy that continues to whine after this period is either doing it instinctively, or has learnt that it helps to get him what he wants.

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