Stop Puppy Whining, Crying, Whinging or Screaming Fast! How To Stop Dog Whining So you've got a whinging, whiny little puppy or older dog - it's got to be one of the most annoying and frustrating sounds of all doesn't it? Firstly I should say that this whining is a perfectly natural behavior for a young puppy - it is how they get attention from their mother from a very early age. It's when the whining or crying drags on and on and becomes a long term persistent habit that it becomes a problem for us dog lovers. The best solution to this whining, screaming or whinging behavior is to tackle it immediately, ideally before it establishes itself as an ingrained habit - try to nip it in the bud as they say. There are many measures you can put into place right now to help quieten your whiny little beast down. "Puppy Whining/Crying Increases With Reinforcement and Decreases Without Reinforcement" Why Do Our Dogs Whinge & Whine? This is the key question we need to ask ourselves. Some Of The More Common Reasons Our Dog's Whine: Some other pages you may be interested in:
Owner Profile: The Cesar Millan Wannabe. | The Dog Snobs Description: We all know them, none of us love them. That’s right- The Cesar Millan Wannabe (CMW). Whether you are a fan of CM or want him to burn in the lowest pit of hell, you have to admit this person is annoying. His hero, his teacher, his man-crush. Common Locations: Dog parks, where they can impart their “knowledge” on innocent bystanders and demonstrate alpha rolls on unsuspecting dogs. Even the dogs are doing it. Wardrobe: “Be the Pack Leader” and “Leader of the Pack” t-shirts, rollerblades, fanny packs and dog packs strapped on each hip. Manny pack in so-so many ways. Breeds Owned: Just about any breed can be owned by the CMW, but they do tend to enjoy having “power” over the larger more powerful breeds like Rotties, Pit bulls, and German Shepherds. That’s a funny noise you’re making. Skill Level: Very Very low, the CMW has never spoken to an actual trainer other than to tell them what they are doing is completely wrong. Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica. Dogs can read, right?