When puppies are cold, hungry or tired, whining is very natural for them. The mother dog will react to puppy whining by providing warmth, milk, and a secure sleeping place.
Eventually, puppies connect the two actions and begin to whine deliberately. This tells the mother that her puppy wants something or there is a problem.
Puppy adoption should occur between eight and ten weeks of age. This is when puppies discover that their whining doesn’t have any affect with their new family; or they may use whining to compel their new mom (you!) into giving them what they want.
Because of this, it is generally believed that new puppies should be left on their own on their first night in a new home. If you respond to puppy whining with warmth, petting, cuddling, your dog is sure to feel that whining will get him what he desires.
For a great guide to stop your dog from whining, I strongly recommend that you check out: Puppy Whining.
Naturally, you will need to be reasonable and show good judgment. A scared puppy will need affection, reassurance and attention. It is key that you react quickly so the puppy doesn’t feel that his whining got the desired result. Your puppy should not get used to whining whenever he wants something.
To accustom your puppy to being left on his own, you should leave him alone even when you are in the house. This will help to prevent separation anxiety when you leave the home. When you know that all your puppy’s physical needs have been met and you have taken the time to accustom him to isolation, then he must be taught that whining is not acceptable.
This does not mean that a puppy that is highly distressed, whining, and crying should be cruelly ignored. You should show him some love and help him to relax once the whining has stopped. As some puppies will whine for several hours, you may not be able to wait until the whining has completely ceased.
If this is the case, there is no need to prolong your puppy’s suffering – seize your chance when he stops whining, if just for a few seconds, and open the door of the crate. Although this is far from perfect, it’s likely to be the best you can do.
Most dogs have grown out of puppy whining by the time they are six months old. Puppies that still whine after this time are probably doing it by instinct, or they have figured out that it gets them what they need.
For more information on how to deal with puppy whining, visit Stop Dog Whining.
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