She's fed, pottied, and exercised and still whines like crazy. It just started recently too and nothing has changed as far as a new house, routine, etc. The vet gives her a clean bill of health, so that isn't the problem.
It's not a constant thing, but it's enough to annoy the crap out of me. It's almost seems like everytime she isn't getting her way, this is her way to get back at me. For example, she was just whining because our other dog is laying on the bed that she wants even though there is another one right next to it.
Any suggestions on how to make it stop? Getting rid of her is not an option either. My pets are mine for life.
2006-10-01 10:52:41 · 10 answers · asked by kay S 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is not a puppy. She is almost seven years old.
2006-10-01 11:03:04 · update #1
She is also fixed.
2006-10-01 11:03:31 · update #2
Dobermans are very needy dogs. Once you realize that, you'll now alot about why your Dobe whines. Key is this -- Whining is a good way to get attention and if it is annoying "the crap out of" you, then its working.
Ask yourself if you are giving your Doberman enough attention and answer HONESTLY. If not, I would venture that the first step in stopping this is to provide your dog with daily routines of play, exercise and training. Often these special times of undivided attention will stop the dog from whining the rest of the day.
Secondly, pay attention to your dog only when he is quiet. Ignore him whenever he begins demanding your attention by whining. Each time you give in to your dog's whining demands, you are training him to continue whining. If you want a few moments of peace, you can teach the dog to be quiet on request. Gently ask your dog to please stop whining by using a unique command. For our whining, we simply said "STOP." If he ignores you and continues whining, immediately state firmly and very loudly, 'STOP!' while approaching the dog rapidly. After a few repetitions, the dog will get the idea and obey the first gentle request of 'Stop' rather than get scolded by both voice and body language.
Hope this helps!
2006-10-02 12:42:32 · answer #1 · answered by Surfer_Girl_59 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doberman Whining
2016-10-31 08:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dog Obedience Advice
http://www.dogobedienceadvice.com/types_whining_dogs.php
this may be helpful, but i think there is more to your situation that you are not sensing...like people, dogs need to have some things that belong to solely them. that they do not have to share with another animal, like its bed for instance.
the bed that the other animal is in, may be the one this dog prefers. especially if it were in the home first. it has established its own routine, and favorites, before the other animal came into the home.
the whining is its way to ask politely for its own bed. if this is the case.
it can't hurt to try having the other dog get up out of this particular bed, and let this dog in. if for nothing more, than to do a process of elimination.
the dog is letting you know that it wants something. you just have to figure it out what it is. be sensative, and attend to it as you would your own needs. you then will be sure to figure it out what it is it wants from you.
2006-10-01 11:32:55 · answer #3 · answered by JanRose 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you identified the problem when you said that she does it when she can't have her way. It sounds to me like she's trying to get your attention to "correct" the situation because you're the alpha.
You could try this: when she wants your attention, give it to her. . .your way. Put her through some obdedience work for a few minutes -- just the basic 'boring' stuff. Chances are after enough of the "Sit. Down. Hup. Sit. Down." routine, she will find something else to do besides whine and "complain" to the boss.
It's always worked for my dogs. . .oddly enough, they decide that they have better things to do! :-)
2006-10-01 11:17:25 · answer #4 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My rottweiler does the same. The thing is, is that she lives outside with my chihuhua. First time i heard her whine, i went there and she stopped. But you say it is for different reasons, Maybe it is just like kids. They want it their way. If they don't get it they get angry. Your Doberman might just be complaining or crying. Get an expert or a pet phychiatrist or an animal whisperer ( if that is what you call it).
2006-10-01 11:17:49 · answer #5 · answered by EAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like Dobey needs trainning. There are special classes to teach dogs to communicate in a different way. I'm not sure what city you live in, but I would recommend look at the yellow pages and calling a few places to inquire about those special classes.
2006-10-01 10:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by PC Baby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand how you feel about your pets so you might not like this approach. We use a shock collar to train our dogs. It doesn't really HURT, it just gets their attention. Just a thought.
Good Luck
2006-10-02 15:56:28 · answer #7 · answered by Traveler 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
she is in heat or if she`s a puppy she is just having a sad felling about wat happend when she was just born my dogs whine all the time and I have 9
2006-10-01 10:58:14 · answer #8 · answered by king 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably she has seen ghosts wandering in your house lately.
2006-10-01 11:06:22 · answer #9 · answered by Terence 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
spoiled?
2006-10-02 15:54:29 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋