Comments on: How do I stop my dog from whining? http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/27/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/ A site all about dog rehoming Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:07:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: PETER W http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/27/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/comment-page-1/#comment-1875 PETER W Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:19:29 +0000 http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/dogs/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/#comment-1875 let him ride his motorbike around if he wants to let him ride his motorbike around if he wants to

]]> By: osamanumptybucket@btinternet.com http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/27/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/comment-page-1/#comment-1874 osamanumptybucket@btinternet.com Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:49:58 +0000 http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/dogs/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/#comment-1874 You cant - so buy some earplugs and just get on with your life. The Dog will get bored eventually and stop. You could always buy another dog to keep it company or pay your freinds to walk it and keep it company. if all else fails the RSPCA will put it down for you - humanely, of course - Good luck....... You cant – so buy some earplugs and just get on with your life. The Dog will get bored eventually and stop. You could always buy another dog to keep it company or pay your freinds to walk it and keep it company. if all else fails the RSPCA will put it down for you – humanely, of course – Good luck…….

]]> By: wolfstorm http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/27/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/comment-page-1/#comment-1873 wolfstorm Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:25:08 +0000 http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/dogs/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/#comment-1873 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 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

]]> By: jaded25705 http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/27/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/comment-page-1/#comment-1872 jaded25705 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:30:37 +0000 http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/dogs/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/#comment-1872 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. 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.

]]> By: Bill2461 http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/27/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/comment-page-1/#comment-1871 Bill2461 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:00:46 +0000 http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/dogs/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/#comment-1871 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 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

]]> By: leah j http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/27/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/comment-page-1/#comment-1870 leah j Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:47:19 +0000 http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/dogs/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/#comment-1870 just ignore it after awhile the dog will relize that it isnt always going to get there way. just ignore it after awhile the dog will relize that it isnt always going to get there way.

]]> By: angelo26 http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/27/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/comment-page-1/#comment-1869 angelo26 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:55:34 +0000 http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/dogs/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/#comment-1869 Are you glad that you got a mans best friend? I know some women that are always whining. Think you self lucky. Are you glad that you got a mans best friend? I know some women that are always whining. Think you self lucky.

]]> By: CAROL S http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/27/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/comment-page-1/#comment-1868 CAROL S Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:31:00 +0000 http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/dogs/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/#comment-1868 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! 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!

]]> By: Jets.Knicks http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/27/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/comment-page-1/#comment-1867 Jets.Knicks Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:51:18 +0000 http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/dogs/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/#comment-1867 give him attention all the time, and a lot of treats. buy another dog so he has someone to play with. give him attention all the time, and a lot of treats. buy another dog so he has someone to play with.

]]> By: gspguy http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/27/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/comment-page-1/#comment-1866 gspguy Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:30:16 +0000 http://www.rescue-dog.co.uk/dogs/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-whining/#comment-1866 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. 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.

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