Your puppy is howling, whining or
barking for a reason. If the problem is not resolved immediately, whining can
become an ingrained habit that is intensely irritating and annoying. Many dogs
use whining, howling, and barking as a means of vocal blackmail in order to
control their owners.
DO
-When confined to a crate or small room or pen, always give your puppy the
benefit of the doubt. When she begins whining, immediately take her to her
toilet area.
-Teach your dog to accept isolation and privacy. Accustom your puppy to being
left by herself, even if you are home.
-Make sure your puppy is comfortable. Is your puppy hungry, thirsty, too hot,
too cold, uncomfortable, sick, or has lost her toy under the furniture?
-When you know that all your puppy's physical needs are met and you have taken
the time to accustom her to isolation, then teach her that whining is
unacceptable.
DON'T
-Do not give in and reward your puppy for whining.
-Do not hestitate to appropriately reprimand unnecessary whining.
-Do not let your dog feel abandoned.
-Do not let your dog soil her crate.