{"id":162599,"date":"2022-08-29T12:24:40","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T12:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/"},"modified":"2022-08-30T09:18:01","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T09:18:01","slug":"why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog crying all the time for no reason?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#Why_is_my_dog_crying_all_the_time_for_no_reason\" title=\"Why is my dog crying all the time for no reason?\">Why is my dog crying all the time for no reason?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_whining\" title=\"How can I get my dog to stop whining?\">How can I get my dog to stop whining?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#What_to_do_with_a_dog_that_wont_stop_crying\" title=\"What to do with a dog that won&#8217;t stop crying?\">What to do with a dog that won&#8217;t stop crying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#Should_you_ignore_a_whining_dog\" title=\"Should you ignore a whining dog?\">Should you ignore a whining dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_crying_for_nothing\" title=\"Why does my dog keep crying for nothing?\">Why does my dog keep crying for nothing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#Why_does_my_dog_constantly_whine\" title=\"Why does my dog constantly whine?\">Why does my dog constantly whine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#Why_is_my_dog_whining_all_the_time\" title=\"Why is my dog whining all the time?\">Why is my dog whining all the time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_wont_stop_crying\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog won&#8217;t stop crying?\">What does it mean when your dog won&#8217;t stop crying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_stop_crying\" title=\"What can I give my dog to stop crying?\">What can I give my dog to stop crying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#Is_it_OK_to_leave_a_dog_crying\" title=\"Is it OK to leave a dog crying?\">Is it OK to leave a dog crying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#Should_you_ignore_a_whining_dog_at_night\" title=\"Should you ignore a whining dog at night?\">Should you ignore a whining dog at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#Should_you_comfort_a_whining_dog\" title=\"Should you comfort a whining dog?\">Should you comfort a whining dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#Should_I_ignore_my_whining_puppy\" title=\"Should I ignore my whining puppy?\">Should I ignore my whining puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#Why_is_my_dog_crying_but_not_in_pain\" title=\"Why is my dog crying but not in pain?\">Why is my dog crying but not in pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#Why_does_my_dog_constantly_whine_for_no_reason\" title=\"Why does my dog constantly whine for no reason?\">Why does my dog constantly whine for no reason?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#What_to_do_with_a_dog_that_whines_constantly\" title=\"What to do with a dog that whines constantly?\">What to do with a dog that whines constantly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_whining\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop whining?\">How do I get my dog to stop whining?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_crying_all_the_time_for_no_reason\"><\/span>Why is my dog crying all the time for no reason?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. <b>Your Dog Needs or Wants Something. The most obvious reason your dog may be whining is that they need or want something from you, like food, water, or a walk. Maybe their favorite toy is stuck underneath the couch, or the cat is sleeping in their bed.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-long-until-my-puppy-stops-crying-when-i-leave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Question: How long until my puppy stops crying when I leave?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_whining\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to stop whining?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use dramatic body language such as turning away from your dog or folding your arms across your chest and completely ignore her to indicate to your dog that her attention-seeking whining won&#8217;t work. In addition to not reinforcing whining behavior, you need to reward your dog for being quiet.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zniee6qkmEg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_with_a_dog_that_wont_stop_crying\"><\/span>What to do with a dog that won&#8217;t stop crying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your puppy won&#8217;t stop crying, consider the following training tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide Reassurance. Dogs are companion pets and, as such, long for their humans.<\/li>\n<li>Be Consistent with Training. Consistency is everything.<\/li>\n<li>Give Plenty of Attention.<\/li>\n<li>Create Comfort in the Crate.<\/li>\n<li>Take a Walk Before Bed.<\/li>\n<li>Try a Toy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_ignore_a_whining_dog\"><\/span>Should you ignore a whining dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Respond selectively to your dog&#8217;s whining. <b>If you&#8217;re sure there&#8217;s no real need, it&#8217;s best to ignore it. Once you notice a moment of silence, offer praise, a treat, or a similar reward. You can even take this opportunity to work on the quiet command.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_crying_for_nothing\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep crying for nothing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. <b>Your Dog Needs or Wants Something. The most obvious reason your dog may be whining is that they need or want something from you, like food, water, or a walk. Maybe their favorite toy is stuck underneath the couch, or the cat is sleeping in their bed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_constantly_whine\"><\/span>Why does my dog constantly whine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many dogs whine if they&#8217;re sick or in pain. 3ufeff If your dog isn&#8217;t feeling well, whining may be its way of getting your attention to let you know. In some cases, the whining could be an effort on the dog&#8217;s part to calm itself down rather than to get attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_whining_all_the_time\"><\/span>Why is my dog whining all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your Dog Needs or Wants Something<\/b> The most obvious reason your dog may be whining is that they need or want something from you, like food, water, or a walk. Maybe their favorite toy is stuck underneath the couch, or the cat is sleeping in their bed. The whining should stop once you identify the problem and fix it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_wont_stop_crying\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog won&#8217;t stop crying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Excitement, anxiety, frustration, pain, attention seeking, and resource solicitation are all common reasons dogs whine at their people. Most commonly, these sounds are aimed at conveying the desire for food, water, a potty break, a toy, attention, etc.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193901 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-wont-stop-crying-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"What does it mean when your dog won't stop crying?\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-wont-stop-crying-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-wont-stop-crying-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-wont-stop-crying-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-wont-stop-crying-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-wont-stop-crying-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-wont-stop-crying-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_stop_crying\"><\/span>What can I give my dog to stop crying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 tips to stop a dog&#8217;s crying and whining for attention<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ignore the dog&#8217;s crying!<\/li>\n<li>Teach your dog to stay on a dog bed.<\/li>\n<li>Feed your dog meals from food-dispensing toys.<\/li>\n<li>Provide your dog with lots of exercise.<\/li>\n<li>To stop a dog&#8217;s crying, you should relax, too!<\/li>\n<li>Try a Thundershirt to stop a dog from crying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_leave_a_dog_crying\"><\/span>Is it OK to leave a dog crying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should never leave a puppy to cry when they are in need of the basics, or this can cause difficulties with training later. Your puppy may cry when they are left alone, perhaps if you&#8217;re elsewhere in the home or asleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_ignore_a_whining_dog_at_night\"><\/span>Should you ignore a whining dog at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although initially you may experience plenty of sleepless nights, <b>it is better to ignore any barking or whining at night from the get go. As long as your dog is comfortable, it will come to no harm and this attention seeking behaviour should only last for a short time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_comfort_a_whining_dog\"><\/span>Should you comfort a whining dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s important you don&#8217;t give into the whining because it will encourage your dog to whine more. Instead, direct him to his dog bed and ask him to stay. Once he does so and calms down, you can give him a bite-sized training treat to chew on while you enjoy some much needed RR.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_ignore_my_whining_puppy\"><\/span>Should I ignore my whining puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog whines for attention only, it&#8217;s best to ignore him completely. Then, when he is calm and not making noises, reward him with the attention he deserves. Remember dogs are pack creatures and they see you as their pack leader. When his pack leader isn&#8217;t giving him attention he can feel neglected.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_crying_but_not_in_pain\"><\/span>Why is my dog crying but not in pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you know your dog is not in pain or sick, <b>he may just want some attention. But you cannot continue to allow this unless you want to encourage that behavior. One of the most common reasons dogs whine is when they are excited.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hfBsLD50K2A\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_constantly_whine_for_no_reason\"><\/span>Why does my dog constantly whine for no reason?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. <b>Your Dog Needs or Wants Something. The most obvious reason your dog may be whining is that they need or want something from you, like food, water, or a walk. Maybe their favorite toy is stuck underneath the couch, or the cat is sleeping in their bed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_with_a_dog_that_whines_constantly\"><\/span>What to do with a dog that whines constantly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Give your dog treats for being quiet. Once she has mastered that, take a short drive. If she whines, drive to the side of the road and wait until she stops whining, then reward that behaviour. You can also provide a Kong filled with food during car rides, to distract her.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_whining\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop whining?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Avoid speaking in excited, loud tones, and keep your movements slow and calm. Wait to pet and interact with your dog until she&#8217;s less excited. It may also help to teach her to do something you&#8217;d like her to do instead of whining, such as sitting or hand targeting when she greets you or other people.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog crying all the time for no reason?How can I get my dog to stop whining?What to do with a dog that won&#8217;t stop crying?Should you ignore a whining dog?Why does my dog keep crying for nothing?Why does my dog constantly whine?Why is my dog whining all the time?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193899,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-162599","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-is-my-dog-crying-all-the-time-for-no-reason.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162599"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=162599"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162599\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193902,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162599\/revisions\/193902"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193899"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=162599"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=162599"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=162599"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}