How do I stop my dog from whining?
We have a rescue dog, aged between 18 mths and 2yrs, and can't stop him from whining for attention, no matter how much he gets! We have tried the 'clicker' but it hasn't given good results as yet! Any ideas?
Answers:
If you give him attention when he whines, you are reinforcing the "whining" behavior. Do not reward undesireable behavior.
When he is whining, look at him directly in the eye, snap your fingers, point at him and say something like "nope" or "hey" or his name, in a stern but concerned voice. Basically, you need to distract his attention from whining to paying attention to you and your next move. Timing is very important. If he stops whining, then praise him, play with him and give him attention, immediately. If not, turn your back on him and ignore him for 30 seconds, and try it again.
He will learn that when he whines he will be ignored, and eventually, he won't whine for your attention, he will just come up to you. It may take 2 to 3 weeks of practice. Everyone in the family has to do this exercise with the dog.
Rescue dogs are special animals. You do not have the history on this dog, but you have the privilege of giving him a new life. This whining could be the reason that the people gave him away. Be firm but understanding, and realize that it takes 6 months for a rescue dog to become acclimated with his new surroundings.
shotgun
try the vet
feed it
Play with him all the time?! =) Or just yell at him.."NO!!"
he wants love.
some dogs are just like that. get that woman in from its me or the dog she wil sort your dog out.
tell him your going to give him away if he doesnt shut up.
Try ignoring it for several days. Perhaps it will realize that whining is no good.
give him a suffed toy to play with or get a pal for him done both it works good luck
I think your dog really loves you. Is it really annoying when he whines are do you just not want to give him attention all the time? Dogs need love.just be happy that you have your dog. Imagine if you didn't have him. He would probably be in a pound or the street. Whining for people to love him. I think you should be thankful for what you have.
Hmmmm, some dogs are barkers, and some dogs are whiners, I think you picked a whiner. Not sure if there is anything you can do. you can debark a barker, but can't dewhine a whiner. Sorry
swap it for a cat
get his nuts cut
STUFF HIM WITH..
love :)
I would love to know that answer too. You don't shout at it or shoot it though. Nice advice!
Buy him a Kong, sold at Petsmart.
Have you ruled out illness? A dog that age is still a puppy. Is it possible he ate something and it is giving him problems internally? If a vet visit rules out illness. try a water gun. I use that to stop my dog from barking and it seems to work
ALL IN MODERATION of course.
My 11 yr old GSD is the champion whiner, in fact he would win Crufts if it was part of the show. Tickle him under the neck, that usually does the trick.
lol, I have a dog who does the same thing. He whines for everything but I've gotten him out of it by telling him to quiet down. Whenever he starts whining I walk up to him and say no quiet. He used to do it every morning at 7:23 on the dot. He was accustom to whining at the shelter but now he doesn't do it. We've learned each other and I know that at 7:23 he needs to go out to use the bathroom. I hope I've helped.
try getting him a squeaky toy
feed him or her several times a day give them doggie treats and bones to chew on it works with my dog most of the time unless she is really whiney or if she is left out side her cage after dark
perhaps he has summat in his paw/fur/body somewhere thats causing a problem, strong new smells used to do my dogs head in or perhaps one of your neighbours has a doggie whistle and is blowing it
give him attention all the time, and a lot of treats. buy another dog so he has someone to play with.
It can take a long time for rescue pets to feel settled, I have two rescue cats one of which was maltreated before we got her. It took her a long time, and a lot of loving, before she felt secure. Try diverting your dog with toys, teddies and a lot of love, if you are patient he will eventually stop feeling the need for constant attention. Remember they are a little bit like children, all this positive attention is probably a novelty which is why the behavior is constant. Be firm but loving and patient. Hope this helps!
Are you glad that you got a mans best friend? I know some women that are always whining. Think you self lucky.
just ignore it after awhile the dog will relize that it isnt always going to get there way.
try a mirror. dogs get lonely and a reflection helps they see themselves and think they have a friend. at night have a radio playing very quietly where it can hardly be heard by you because their ears can not handle loud noises and place it around where they sleep. good luck
Try giving him a stuff animal when your not around. and when he starts whining don't give him attention if you do you will make it worse because he'll think that if he whines he gets love so just be calm but assertive and then when he stops give him love.
ignore the dog! dont give him attention whenhe whines. You should give him attention when you want as you are re-inforcing his behaviour. Until you learn that he will never get better
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Answers:
If you give him attention when he whines, you are reinforcing the "whining" behavior. Do not reward undesireable behavior.
When he is whining, look at him directly in the eye, snap your fingers, point at him and say something like "nope" or "hey" or his name, in a stern but concerned voice. Basically, you need to distract his attention from whining to paying attention to you and your next move. Timing is very important. If he stops whining, then praise him, play with him and give him attention, immediately. If not, turn your back on him and ignore him for 30 seconds, and try it again.
He will learn that when he whines he will be ignored, and eventually, he won't whine for your attention, he will just come up to you. It may take 2 to 3 weeks of practice. Everyone in the family has to do this exercise with the dog.
Rescue dogs are special animals. You do not have the history on this dog, but you have the privilege of giving him a new life. This whining could be the reason that the people gave him away. Be firm but understanding, and realize that it takes 6 months for a rescue dog to become acclimated with his new surroundings.
shotgun
try the vet
feed it
Play with him all the time?! =) Or just yell at him.."NO!!"
he wants love.
some dogs are just like that. get that woman in from its me or the dog she wil sort your dog out.
tell him your going to give him away if he doesnt shut up.
Try ignoring it for several days. Perhaps it will realize that whining is no good.
give him a suffed toy to play with or get a pal for him done both it works good luck
I think your dog really loves you. Is it really annoying when he whines are do you just not want to give him attention all the time? Dogs need love.just be happy that you have your dog. Imagine if you didn't have him. He would probably be in a pound or the street. Whining for people to love him. I think you should be thankful for what you have.
Hmmmm, some dogs are barkers, and some dogs are whiners, I think you picked a whiner. Not sure if there is anything you can do. you can debark a barker, but can't dewhine a whiner. Sorry
swap it for a cat
get his nuts cut
STUFF HIM WITH..
love :)
I would love to know that answer too. You don't shout at it or shoot it though. Nice advice!
Buy him a Kong, sold at Petsmart.
Have you ruled out illness? A dog that age is still a puppy. Is it possible he ate something and it is giving him problems internally? If a vet visit rules out illness. try a water gun. I use that to stop my dog from barking and it seems to work
ALL IN MODERATION of course.
My 11 yr old GSD is the champion whiner, in fact he would win Crufts if it was part of the show. Tickle him under the neck, that usually does the trick.
lol, I have a dog who does the same thing. He whines for everything but I've gotten him out of it by telling him to quiet down. Whenever he starts whining I walk up to him and say no quiet. He used to do it every morning at 7:23 on the dot. He was accustom to whining at the shelter but now he doesn't do it. We've learned each other and I know that at 7:23 he needs to go out to use the bathroom. I hope I've helped.
try getting him a squeaky toy
feed him or her several times a day give them doggie treats and bones to chew on it works with my dog most of the time unless she is really whiney or if she is left out side her cage after dark
perhaps he has summat in his paw/fur/body somewhere thats causing a problem, strong new smells used to do my dogs head in or perhaps one of your neighbours has a doggie whistle and is blowing it
give him attention all the time, and a lot of treats. buy another dog so he has someone to play with.
It can take a long time for rescue pets to feel settled, I have two rescue cats one of which was maltreated before we got her. It took her a long time, and a lot of loving, before she felt secure. Try diverting your dog with toys, teddies and a lot of love, if you are patient he will eventually stop feeling the need for constant attention. Remember they are a little bit like children, all this positive attention is probably a novelty which is why the behavior is constant. Be firm but loving and patient. Hope this helps!
Are you glad that you got a mans best friend? I know some women that are always whining. Think you self lucky.
just ignore it after awhile the dog will relize that it isnt always going to get there way.
try a mirror. dogs get lonely and a reflection helps they see themselves and think they have a friend. at night have a radio playing very quietly where it can hardly be heard by you because their ears can not handle loud noises and place it around where they sleep. good luck
Try giving him a stuff animal when your not around. and when he starts whining don't give him attention if you do you will make it worse because he'll think that if he whines he gets love so just be calm but assertive and then when he stops give him love.
ignore the dog! dont give him attention whenhe whines. You should give him attention when you want as you are re-inforcing his behaviour. Until you learn that he will never get better
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