SEPERATi0N ANXiETY???

Question

My 8 Week Old Dog Whines Whenever I Put Him in His Kennel Or Crate.

How I Can I Stop His Whining?

And Is This A Form Of Seperation Anxiety Or Is He Missing His Littermates?

Answer 1

its a sign of its new to him and he hates it.

every dog whines when they first are put in the crate

Answer 2

He's young.  It will take him awhile to get used to his crate.  When my dogs were puppies I tried to help them get comfortable with the crate by leaving it open when I was home and letting the puppies go in and out of the crate on their own.  They would take toys in there and the crate became their place to go to be left alone from each other (they each have their own crate).  When I had to leave and lock them in their crates, I tried to make it a "happy" moment for them and gave them a treat for being good puppies.  I didn't want them to feed off of any negativity I had even though I was sad to leave them I acted happy.  Might sound dumb but I guess it worked for them, they don't cry when I leave them and they race to be the first one in their crate when I leave.  Just give your puppy lots of time and love.  I know it's hard when they cry but the crate is better than leaving him free in the house.  Good Luck!

Answer 3

My german shepherd has EXTREME separation anxiety what we did is when we put her in her crate she cries for awhile then when she realizes no one is coming she falls asleep. they will learn pretty quick that your no going to save them

Answer 4

Young dogs aren't used to routine yet like older dogs. It might be really annoying for a few weeks, but your puppy will get used to you not being there and it will just take time for him to adjust. Small dogs especially seem to have this whining problem well into their adolescent months. I would start getting him used to being fed in his crate or kennel that way he will know that its dinner time, and his new crate or kennel wont feel like you are making him go in there only when you dont want him in the house.