Dealing with puppy whining is one of the many challenges many new puppy owners face. Although the constant whining and crying can be frustrating to say the least, it is in fact quite a common and natural puppy behaviour.

Before learning how to stop puppy whining, you must first realise that whining is how puppies first learn to communicate with their mother and siblings. In the pack they will whine and cry to let their mother know they are hungry, or yelp out when their siblings are hurting them.

Ideally a puppy should not be removed from it’s mother until they are a minimum of 8 weeks old. However, any responsible puppy breeder will usually wait until they are 10 – 12 weeks old. While a puppy will generally be physically independent by 8 weeks, the next few weeks are critical in terms of it’s social development; the mother teaches them proper “doggie manners”, like bite inhibition and not playing too rough.

Why Do Puppies Whine?

Puppy whining is often a direct result of early removal of a puppy from it’s pack. Of course puppies are also very sociable little creatures, and since your puppy is away from its siblings and mother, it is understandabe that they will cry out when frightened and lonely. A puppy whining can also be a sign that they are:

Seeking Your Attention – By far the most common reason for puppy whining. Although a common behaviour, this is however a bad habit which can lead to problems such as puppy separation anxiety, amongst others.

Uncomfortable – Your puppy whining may be a sign that they are uncomfortable. This may be that they are too hot or too cold, or perhaps that they have to go to the toilet. You should also check that they haven’t already soiled themselves.

Hungry or Thirsty – Whining can sometimes be a sign that your puppy is hungry or thirsty – when in the pack, this is how they would have attracted their mother’s attention.

Under Exercised – When your puppy cries out, it can often simply mean that they are bored. Give your puppy plently of physical and mental exercise to alleviate the need to do so.

How To Stop Puppy Whining

While a puppy whining is a perfectly natural behavior, it can be frustrating. Luckily however, there are a few simple things you can do to reduce and eliminate it altogether:

Food and Water – Make sure you are feeding your puppy enough and that he has a plentiful supply of water. You should also avoid giving your puppy any food 3 hours before bedtime.

Exercise – Allow your puppy to burn off his excess energy during the day, with some physical exercise as well as some mentally stimulating obedience training, in order for him (and you!) to get a good night’s sleep.

Toilet – Take your puppy outside if he needs to potty before bed, or every few hours if necessary.

Crate Training – Your puppy may be suffering from puppy separation anxiety and this may be the cause of his crying. By crate training your puppy, he will no longer feel the need to control the house, and will be content in his new home. However, you should not shut the crate door until your puppy is about 12 to 13 weeks old. By then your puppy should be able to hold its bladder and bowels overnight.

Comfort – Ensure your puppy’s area is clean, dry and comfortable. By placing a hot water bottle and/or a ticking clock wrapped in a towel in their puppy’s sleeping area, many new puppy owners have also reported success. This warmth, and ticking sensation then replicates the puppy’s mother and sibling’s warmth and heartbeat.

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