How To Teach A Puppy Not To Whine

Your puppy is howling, whining or barking for a reason. If the problem is not resolved immediately, whining can become an ingrained habit that is intensely irritating and annoying. Many dogs use whining, howling, and barking as a means of vocal blackmail in order to control their owners.

DO

-When confined to a crate or small room or pen, always give your puppy the benefit of the doubt. When she begins whining, immediately take her to her toilet area.

-Teach your dog to accept isolation and privacy. Accustom your puppy to being left by herself, even if you are home.

-Make sure your puppy is comfortable. Is your puppy hungry, thirsty, too hot, too cold, uncomfortable, sick, or has lost her toy under the furniture?

-When you know that all your puppy's physical needs are met and you have taken the time to accustom her to isolation, then teach her that whining is unacceptable.

DON'T

-Do not give in and reward your puppy for whining.

-Do not hestitate to appropriately reprimand unnecessary whining.

-Do not let your dog feel abandoned.

-Do not let your dog soil her crate.