by Craig Clemins

Lots of dogs whine for lots of different reasons. The first thing you need to do before being able to solve the problem is to understand the cause of the whining.

A couple of reasons dogs whine are that they are not feeling well, or that they are lacking attention. The whining is simply a form of telling you that’s something’s not right. Whining due to feeling lonely or in need of attention can be simply cured by spending some time playing with your dog. Dogs that aren’t feeling well for other reasons should be taken to a vet promptly.

Another reason you dog might be whining is because you’re not at home. This is a case of separation anxiety. One of the easiest ways to fix this whining is by getting your dog used to the fact that you’re not leaving for long and that you will come back. Try leaving the house for short bursts of about 5 minutes initially. Once your dog realises tat you leaving is no big deal, the problem will fix itself.

When using this method to teach your dog that you will always return, ensure you make no big deal about leaving or returning. Don’t get too excited when you return, only start giving your dog attention after you’ve been home for ten minutes or so. This way your dog learns that leaving is no big deal, and in fact, it’s a normal occurrence.

Once you have practiced this method with your dog and he can tolerate being alone for ten minutes or so, start to increase this time in 5 minute slots until you are away for an hour or more. You dog will slowly learn that you coming and going is normal behaviour and it won’t be as difficult for him.

Another way to stop dogs whining (which is fairly controversial) is to ignore your dog totally. This is not always a good idea as your dog could have some real underlying physical problems which are the reason for the whining. The way this method works is that you first give the dog a firm command to stop the behaviour, if the dog doesn’t stop whining, you can then use negative reinforcement. You can do this by making some loud annoying noise that your dog will associate with the whining. This may be effective in stopping the whining altogether.

Even if your dog’s whining is driving you crazy, never resort to physical punishment. Abuse is not an effective form of training and it’s also against the law. It can have many harmful effects on your dog, more than just the pain of the abuse. The best way to get lasting results when training your dog is to treat it with love and firm but fair respect.

About the Author:
Craig Clemins is a dog lover who is very experienced in solving all types of dog behaviour problems. Craig rates Secrets to Dog Training as the number one dog training guide, read his Secrets to Dog Training Review now or visit http://www.dog-solutions.com for more information.

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