How do i make my puppy stop whinning when she is in her crate and I am away? ?

Question

I have an 11 week puppy who whines as soon as I leave her in her crate by herself. She has been in her crate since she was 7 weeks and she still whines as soon as I step out of the room. Any suggestions??

Answer 1

She does it because she gets a reaction from you.

Try putting her in there for only a few minuets at a time. 5, 10,15 and so on.

When you put her in dont get all baby with her cause it will cause her to get excited and dont do it when taking her out. It was cause anxiety as soon as you put her in she will be like let me out i get praise. and be to anxious.

Also try feeding her in there with the door open for a bit so she seems it as a safe area, add a few toys and make it comfortable.

Answer 2

give her a piece of your clothing, wear something old for a day then give it to her when you leave and maybe a clock cos that reminds her of a heartbeat

Answer 3

What you need to do is give her something to do and slowly you can get her adjust to you being away

Answer 4

seclude her in a dark room . and put a blanket over her kennel.