How to Stop Dog Whining - The DO's and DON'Ts

You may be lucky enough to have had a dog that has never had a whining problem, and then all of a sudden starts to begin to whine uncontrollably day in and day out. Don't get flustered with the dog. The dog isn't doing this to get on your nerves. So, punishment, as in most cases is not the answer. In fact, it will only worsen the problem.

Instead, see if you can dig a little deeper and see if you can spot the underlying reason as to why the dog is whining.

A common reason for dog whining is the feeling of abandonment. If you notice this kind of behavior when you leave the house for work, then that's probably what it is. A good idea may be to get him used to the concept of being alone, by taking short, sporadic, breaks from him in 30 minute spans, by leaving the house for a walk, and seeing how the dog reacts. Hopefully the more times you do it, the more the dog will get used to the concept of being left alone, and it may not be so emotional for him when you leave the house to go to work.

Another reason for this, might be that the dog just simply wants some attention. Maybe you have been busy and the dog hasn't gotten the same attention that he is used to. Take some time to play with your dog. Play fetch, take him to the park, play a good game of tug of war, and notice if that puts a stop towards the whining. A lot of times could be that the dog is just bored, and just wants a little fun. After all, if you were bored, you'd probably be whining to, wouldn't you?

Another problem may be that the dog is in pain. Notice if your dog is wincing. Pet your dog around his body and notice if he shows any signs of pain.

If you aren't able to figure out what is causing your dog to whine, make sure to take your dog to the veterinarian immediately.