The first time you hear a new puppy wail is heartbreaking. The second time it happens you'll be in big trouble. After a bout of crying, especially if it happens in the middle of the night, it can really make you question whether bringing your puppy home was a wise decision.

Cracking the whine, or learning how to talk to your puppy, is an important first step in making sure your new puppy feels safe and comfortable. There are multiple reasons for a puppy to whine, and before you start fixing the noise, you need to discover the reason behind your dog's whining.

Why do puppies whine?

Usually puppies whine for the following reasons:

*He needs to go out to defecate

*Hope you pay attention to him

*He feels isolated or afraid

*He feels uncomfortable

You can prevent puppies from wailing in a sense of isolation by making them fall in love with their cages (Editor: First of all, I don’t recommend using cages because the surroundings are too transparent, and you don’t like to sleep without closing the curtains. An air box is a good choice. It is closed on three sides, and the puppies only need to focus on the front. But I have never advocated keeping the puppies in the flight box. I suggest leaving the door of the flight box open and setting up a fence outside to make it look like an inside and outside room. A flight box and an additional toilet (which can be omitted if you are training to defecate outside). Puppies have the right to choose whether to sleep in a flight box or on the ground in a pen). As soon as your puppy comes home, he needs to learn that his crate is a safe haven. Take your time to acclimate your puppy to its new home. His first impression of the cage must be positive, and don't make him feel "Help, this place is so scary!" Give the puppy enough time to explore the new cage, and play games to make him feel tired before entering the cage. (Editor: Note that puppies will usually pee after the game. Do not pee in the cage. Take him out first to solve the problem of urination and defecation before going in. Make sure it is positive, which means don’t stuff him in! Throw food in, Let the puppy go in on its own initiative. Don’t be in a hurry to close the cage door. Let the puppy understand that he can go in and out, so that he feels safe!). Teach your dog that all good things will happen in the crate, such as his dinner, toys filled with treats, etc., so he will look forward to his time in the crate.

In order to avoid puppies wailing in the cage at night, some owners will place the cage away from the bedroom. Unfortunately, doing so can cause problems with potty training. All puppies are unlikely to hold their pee all night long, and if you can't hear him whining when he needs to go outside to relieve himself, he'll do it in his crate. This weakens the significance of using a cage, because most puppies will not defecate in their own nests (Editor: This problem needs to be treated on a case-by-case basis, because defecation and defecation are often not physiological needs, but psychological problems. Human beings are nervous and anxious I also go to the toilet frequently). Place your puppy’s crate in or near your bedroomSo that he can be heard when he whines in the middle of the night when he needs to defecate. In addition, keeping the puppy closer to you can eliminate his whining caused by isolation and fear. (Editor: Can you leave your mother at a young age without crying? For example, if a baby has been taken care of by his mother and is suddenly taken care of by his grandma, he will definitely not cry. Adapt!).

When a puppy suddenly stops playing with you, it is a signal that he needs to go out to defecate. But note that as soon as the whining signal appears, he may be about to urinate. A young, active dog needs to defecate more frequently, usually every 30 to 45 minutes. The best way is to take the initiative to take him out to defecate, rather than waiting until the dog starts whining. Caged puppies may take a little longer to hold in their urine. You can calculate how often your puppy needs to defecate. The length of time will vary depending on the age of the puppy. That is to say, the longest time a ten-week-old puppy can hold in its urine is two hours, and it may be longer at night (Editor: Human babies can pee when they want, and dogs are the only ones in the world that are required to hold in their urine. animals, that's not fair).

Careful owners must distinguish the differences in puppies’ whining. You need to learn to tell the difference between a genuine needy cry and an unhappy baby's cry. For example, if your puppy whines when you approach the cage door and you've made sure his bladder is empty, your best bet is to ignore his protests and wait for him to calm down. Give your puppy free time to howl, and give him toys to keep him busy. Rubber toys stuffed with treats can help your dog focus on them instead of crying for your attention. Remember, rewarded behavior will be repeated, so if you respond when you hear him whine, your puppy will continue to whine for attention.

A puppy's whining may also mean that he needs something, but it is important that you help your dog understand that silence is more effective than howling. If your puppy is whining because it's dinner time, wait until he calms down before putting the food bowl down. If your puppy squeals with excitement when you come home and you want to let him out of the crate, wait a moment for him to calm down before opening the crate door. Asking for attention and needy whining are troublesome behaviors, so always remember not to encourage your dog to do this (Editor: Not encouraging does not mean correcting, but ignoring it and waiting for him to calm down). Whining and whimpering are common during puppyhood, but the timeline for how long this form of communication stays in puppyhood is up to you.

(Editor: Provide a real case. A parent once asked about the problem of puppies wailing at night. We judged that it was caused by stress and anxiety. So the parent thought of a way. Her daughter happened to be four years old and often listened to lullabies during her infancy. . She held an umbrella outside the dog’s cage to block the light and make the cage feel like a cave. After the dog played and defecated, she dimmed the lights and played a lullaby very softly. It only took one night to completely solve the problem. The problem of whining in puppies. Of course, this is just a case, the specific situation needs to vary from dog to dog, but it is still a practice. Mother’s wisdom is infinite!)