22/03/2021
Does your pup whine? Is it annoying? That's okay! The thing to understand is, dogs use their voice as a way of communicating something to us.
When you find your dog whining, ask yourself:
- is there a chance he might be injured?
- are we dealing with separation anxiety?
- is she bored and simply seeking my attention?
- is he saying hello to me or another person/dog?
- are there other body cues that could tell me more?
Your dog is not giving you a hard time, they're having a hard time and they're trying to tell you something.
What do we do about dog whining?
- first of all, make sure all your dog's needs are met. Check the water dish, think about if it's dinner time yet or not, and if you've had your walk.
- play impulse control games
- engage your dog with a toy or game
- for boredom whining, sometimes ignoring the whining can help extinguish the behaviour
- train your dog to be comfortable being left alone
Does your dog whine? What have you tried? What's worked, what hasn't worked?