This behavior negatively affects the mental health of the dog, because the animal is constantly focused on the absence of the owner instead of going about its business - chewing on a bone, playing with toys, sleeping.
Why does the dog whine and what to do about it?
According to experts, the reason for this behavior lies in the mistakes that the owners make when bringing up.
Many believe that the dog is bored, sad and lonely. Therefore, having returned home, they try to support it in every possible way - play, stroke, feel sorry for it, allow to put paws on the chest, give treats.
But the problem is that the dog does not understand the real reason for such behavior. A simple logical connection is fixed in his brain - if he whines, the owner will praise him, play and give him something tasty. This model of behavior is fixed and remains for life.
To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to accustom the puppy to separation from the owner. First, leave the house for 2-3 minutes, then for 5 minutes, then for 10 minutes and so on.
This should be done gradually so that the dog understands that the owner leaves, but always returns.
If the puppy behaved quietly in your absence, praise him, play, give him a treat. If he whines, scolds, ignore his attempts to play.
You need to fix the correct logical chains in the animal's brain. Behaved quietly - it was good. Whined - it was bad.
The dog is always "working". If it is brought up incorrectly, its "work" is to whine or howl. If it is correct - to play, guard the house, wait for the owner. The animal just needs to be explained which model of behavior to choose.
Also, you can not encourage whining in the presence of the owner. Thus, the dog simply manipulates people, causing pity. Over time, this will turn into an annoying habit that will be difficult to cope with.
If the dog was behaving well and then started whining for no reason, you should consult a veterinarian. Perhaps the animal feels bad, and thus it is trying to explain to the person what condition it is in.