My pup won't stop whining
Hello everyone.
My pup Jango is 1 year old and I've had him since he was 8 weeks. Since the day I got him my girlfriend and I have been training him and he has been going great. However about a couple of months ago he started to constantly whine. I take him for an hour long walk in the morning and again in the afternoon and my girlfriend walks him when she gets off work. I play with him for an hour or more every day and he has plenty of toys. His health is excellent and I have not changed his food or environment recently so I don't know why he is constantly whining. He is our only dog but we give him most of our attention everyday. Even when we put him outside so we can mop and vacuum the floors all he does is look is look through the door and whine and bark.
What could be the reason for this behavior?
- Andrew
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Yeah kinda like that.
After we go for walks he stands and looks at the door and starts whining. I can kind of distract him with fetch or tug of war for a few minutes but then he'll just go right back to the door and whine and he does the same thing if i take him for another walk. Its like he wants to stay outside but when we put him in the back he just looks at us though the glass and whines some more. Its a strange behavior that just leaves us scratching our head.
AmyJo,
Your Ella looks so cute wrapped up in her blanket
If this is nothing physical, you probably have grabbed an extra "chatty" specimen. I did that, too.
Djamila started "singing" pretty soon after we got her and is still doing it in different situations.
Some of them can be very vocal.
He is entering his "teens" now, and full of energy. Some dogs of this breed seem to be bursting from energy, sometimes just not knowing where and how to let it out.
Exercise and diversion for this breed in general is a good thing.
But sometimes owners make the mistake to think that, if the dog is showing behaviors like still being excited/ hyper after play or starting to whine, seemingly being restless or ... you know ... they just did not have enough of it and MORE exercise will solve the problem.
But in many cases more exercise is not the solution and can rather add to the problem.
Many dogs of this breed, especially when young, have too much energy for us to be able and drain every single day. Besides, trying to can make the problem worse, because that only increases their endurance. It's a cycle.
Of course, I am not advising to skip exercising now. Please, keep entertaining your dog.
But I am advising not to try solving the problem by doing "MORE".
Try different things.
For those very, very active dogs - mine is one of them, too - it is extremely helpful and important to learn calming.
Skip the very exciting stuff every once in a while, such as tug and fetch.
Play calming games and mind games instead. Try, if he is into sniffing and searching things. Give him a massage or offer him something he can chew his energy off on.
Praise and reward your dog for calm behavior in general, so he can learn this is something you like.
Don't give in to every single one of his attempts to engage you.
Establish fixed times during the day for interaction and limit the length. Don't be available all the time.
He wants and needs to learn your rhythm. Right now he is entering a difficult stage where hormones and teenage attitude are kicking in. And he needs to learn how to cope with it.
Ignore his whining, but as soon as he stops, pay attention, reward him for being silent and calm.
All of this will take some time. But he will get it eventually.
And while he is taking his time to understand and learn, he will also be maturing and likely grow out of this quirk casually.
Dogs learn quickly what gets them attention and whining is a sure way to get it
Try doing some basic obiedience when they are whining for attention
It's time well spent
Keep it up beat and always positive
Soon your dog will relate the whining you doing some work and if he or she persists boy you gotta agood working dog
I noticed that she barks and talks (and occasionally whines) when she is bored... which can happen quite often... even if she was just engaged in play/activity. We have only had our pup for 3 months, and I'm quickly learning that EBT's are a special kind of breed! Lol
I found this picture/drawing online, and it pretty much goes with what I'm saying... I'm sure all of you other EBT parents can appreciate the humor of it:)
I plan on trying out your suggestions/advice @Djammy and @JParanee thanks!
Get a huge beef ???? and see if that will keep him occupied while you have a breather lol
This is young Moose with one plus friends lol
How old is your boy now? I had to be super firm and correct Billie when she would get aggressive and bite. Eventually it clicked for her as I'm sure it will click for your boy.
OMG, That's a huge bone! I'm sure it kept Moose occupied for hours! Lol
Nice boy does look Chief/boss/in charge lol
It’s a constant working on changing behaviours as they are always trying to challenge us and exert dominance whenever you let your guard down.
Moose is showing dominance if my partner sits next to me, starting a little nervous growl which we have to deter. Just another sign he’s maturing and trying to be boss.
Keep up the good work, he looks like a handful already
Pic of Memphis 8 months
He has the most beautiful nature happy loving with people and dogs and knows Moose is the boss
Not sure if I posted this one before