Q. What does it mean when my dog whines — and how can I stop it?
A. At my house we affectionately call our Pug Willy Whiner. As a puppy, whenever he was tense, anxious or even excited, Willy whined. He whines less frequently now, because he has been trained not to, but when he does vocalize, whining is his go-to expression.
Dogs whine for a variety of reasons. Your dog may whine because he wants something or because he is excited. He may whine because he is apprehensive or anxious about something. A dog who is showing appeasement behavior may whine as part of his interaction with other dogs or people
Pooches with partition nervousness may whimper when you abandon them, and in addition take part in different practices, for example, pacing, dribbling and obliteration at leave focuses. On the off chance that your canine is showing this kind of conduct, chat with your veterinarian about preparing with an expert, and potentially medicine, to deal with your pooch's tension.
Dogs whine for medical reasons as well, including pain and cognitive dysfunction syndrome. For this reason, it is important that you inform your veterinarian if you notice that your dog’s whining is associated with signs of pain or if you notice any behavior changes in your pet.
Identifying the Problem
The most ideal approach to handle crying is to distinguish the reason for the conduct and change your puppy's conduct through reward-based preparing. Similarly as with any circumstance where your puppy is showing increased tension, discipline is not a helpful preparing device. In the event that you rebuff your pooch for crying, the vocalization may stop, however his uneasiness won't change. Truth be told, it might likely turn out to be more terrible, and your pooch may react in a more hazardous manner, for example, gnawing.
The exact causes of whining are not always easily identifiable. Your dog may whine when a person or dog approaches him; this could mean that he is excited — or that he is afraid. If your dog is excited, downplaying the greeting and refocusing his attention can lessens the whining. If your dog is afraid, you will need to manage his fear in order for the whining to stop. If you suspect that your dog’s whining is a sign of fear, seek professional help, starting with your veterinarian.
How to End the Whining
The more involved your pooch is amid the day with an assortment of exercises, for example, strolls, nourishment riddles and recreations, the less nervous and well-suited to cry he will be. Diverting your whimpering puppy to a superior action, for example, hunting down shrouded kibble on the grass or biting on a stuffed Kong, refocuses your canine's consideration on a worthy outlet. A canine that whimpers when he is energized or apprehensive can likewise be instructed to unwind with settling activities, for example, a down remain.
Dogs that whine to get attention or items they want, such as food, a treat or a toy, require different management and training strategies. If your dog gets especially worked up during meal times, putting him in a different room while you are preparing his meal (or eating your own) can decrease his excitement or anxiety.
If your dog whines in nervous apprehension, you will need to increase his confidence in anxiety-provoking situations. For example, if your dog is anxious at the vet, plan happy visits to the vet’s office to play or get a treat from the receptionist; these fun outings will help ease his anxiety and lessen the whining. When the dog’s emotional state is changed, whining naturally decreases.
Reinforce the Positive — and Ignore the Whining
Be careful that lining up a coveted conduct with something your canine appreciates makes him more inclined to rehash that conduct. On the off chance that you address your canine when he whimpers, you are remunerating the crying, which makes it likely that your puppy will continue doing it. Indeed, even a negative reaction, such as shouting at your pooch for whimpering, can incidentally compensate the conduct (all things considered, negative consideration is still consideration). Then again, shouting at your puppy when he whimpers may expand his tension, which can bring about all the more crying.
When your dog whines, it’s best to ignore him, which can be done simply by looking away and ending all interactions with your dog. Keep in mind that whining should never be given attention, even negative attention, by any member of the family. Instead, make a point of rewarding your dog when he is quiet. This increases the chance that your dog will respond to exciting or stressful situations without whining.
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