Dog's Whining is driving me CRAZY!!!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

beancounter999 · 06-12-2010, 10:13 AM

I have three Yorkies. My two girls are ten and the boy is 8. One of the girls has lost her sight due to an untreatable genetic disorder. The vet assured me that she would adapt well to blindness. It's been about a year, and she whines constantly. From the moment we get up in the morning until bedtime. Sometimes even while she's eating and sleeping. She does not seem to be in pain and has a clean bill of health from the vet. She was always a verbal dog, but the whining is now constant and driving me crazy. I am convinced that she is miserable and is not at all adapting to being blind. She is also the alpha dog - not sure if this has anything to do with it or not. I have tried ignoring her, paying more attention to her, scolding her, nothing seems to work. I don't know how to help her. Any suggestions?

red98vett · 06-12-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by beancounter999

I have three Yorkies. My two girls are ten and the boy is 8. One of the girls has lost her sight due to an untreatable genetic disorder. The vet assured me that she would adapt well to blindness. It's been about a year, and she whines constantly. From the moment we get up in the morning until bedtime. Sometimes even while she's eating and sleeping. She does not seem to be in pain and has a clean bill of health from the vet. She was always a verbal dog, but the whining is now constant and driving me crazy. I am convinced that she is miserable and is not at all adapting to being blind. She is also the alpha dog - not sure if this has anything to do with it or not. I have tried ignoring her, paying more attention to her, scolding her, nothing seems to work. I don't know how to help her. Any suggestions?

I wouldn't scold her - she won't understand and it does seem like she is trying to cope with her eyesite problem - that's so sad

can you help her out by putting things close to her and letting her find them on her own ? She must be very confused and scared not being able to see.....
also talk to her often so she knows she is close to you...

I'm just throwing things out there since no one responded and bless her heart - the upside is that many dogs can be blind AND happy - just give her time and patience and she may come around - I feel for you - it has to be hard on you both -

google may help with other suggestions on how to make a blind dog more confident

miabellaamoure · 06-12-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by beancounter999

I have three Yorkies. My two girls are ten and the boy is 8. One of the girls has lost her sight due to an untreatable genetic disorder. The vet assured me that she would adapt well to blindness. It's been about a year, and she whines constantly. From the moment we get up in the morning until bedtime. Sometimes even while she's eating and sleeping. She does not seem to be in pain and has a clean bill of health from the vet. She was always a verbal dog, but the whining is now constant and driving me crazy. I am convinced that she is miserable and is not at all adapting to being blind. She is also the alpha dog - not sure if this has anything to do with it or not. I have tried ignoring her, paying more attention to her, scolding her, nothing seems to work. I don't know how to help her. Any suggestions?

There's a big red flag to me...if a year has passed since this diagnosis she may have something "new" going on that's causing the nonstop whining.

Two more red flags are these, whining while eating & sleeping!

Please take her in to see your Vet and if you are not satisfied with his conclusions find another Vet or Specialist.

Best of luck to you & your lil' girl!

stingraylady · 06-12-2010, 11:31 AM

Welcome to YT. I agree with the suggestions given above. Let her know you're always around, just the sound of your voice must be re-assuring. Maybe when she's sleeping, you could make sure she has something of yours so she can smell your presence. I know this must be frustrating for you and for her. I hope you can find something that helps.

patty58 · 06-12-2010, 12:50 PM

Bless her little heart. I know the whining must be very frustrating to you but just imagine how she feels. I truely believe that she is whining for a reason. Prayers for the little sweetie.

spiritwings1202 · 06-12-2010, 01:49 PM

I agree that I would get her checked by the vet. Daisy use to whine and moan in her sleep when she had crystals in her urine and now she has the lyme disease.

As far as the blindness I know it is frustrating to hear her whine but you have got to help her feel secure again. Can you imagine if you lost your eye sight all the adjustments that you would have to go through. I agree that you should talk to her a lot and touch her a lot so that she knows that she is safe and secure. Make sure you enhance the senses that she does have left. hearing and touching and smelling. If you stimulate those senses she will be a happier dog.. Good luck..sending prayers to you

Lizzie07 · 06-12-2010, 02:10 PM

Maybe you should try a discussion group for blind dogs? Check this out: Products and Services For Elderly Injured and Handicapped pets dogs and cats

Baby Pepper · 06-13-2010, 04:17 AM

I am so sorry to hear that your baby is not well. I would probably have her health checked again, as 'spritiwings1202' suggested. Just to be sure.
Otherwise, if you are a Cesar Millan fan like me, I would try my luck and ask him for advice. He has an 'Ask Cesar' on his website (Ask Cesar Home | Cesar Millan).
All the best!

anniernc · 06-13-2010, 07:30 AM

My Kady lost an eye to cancer of the retina when she was about 10 yrs old. Two years later the other one had to be removed due to glucoma and she adapted well to being able to get around but she would whin and bark if she got lost in the house. The whining got alot worse when she developed doggie alzheimers but she had other symptoms too. I just adopted alittle blind maltese puppy and she does great but sometimes she gets behind the couch and can't seem to find her way out and she will whin or bark. Blind dogs want to feel secure. This puppy likes to be in a crate with her blankets that she can snuggle in when she gets tired. They suggest putting a bell around your ankle so they can hear you when you walk and if have other dogs to put a bell on their collar. You can go under blinddogrescue.com and there is some info about blind dogs.

red98vett · 06-13-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by spiritwings1202

I agree that I would get her checked by the vet. Daisy use to whine and moan in her sleep when she had crystals in her urine and now she has the lyme disease.

As far as the blindness I know it is frustrating to hear her whine but you have got to help her feel secure again. Can you imagine if you lost your eye sight all the adjustments that you would have to go through. I agree that you should talk to her a lot and touch her a lot so that she knows that she is safe and secure. Make sure you enhance the senses that she does have left. hearing and touching and smelling. If you stimulate those senses she will be a happier dog.. Good luck..sending prayers to you

Great advise - I was thinking the sleeping issue could also be something other than being blind too - but as people said (and I did too) many blind dogs do very well once they adjust. You may want get another vet check since there could be more going on then just the eyesite problem.

I'd try to not to ignore her - she's telling you something

Britster · 06-13-2010, 11:20 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your girls eyesight.

What an ordeal to go through, I can't even imagine. Once all health issues are resolved and making sure she's healthy, there was a good episode of Dog Whisperer with a blind Yorkie. Basically she had been babying him alot, and you need to not feel sorry for the blind dog, but feel good because she's still alive, ya know? Your positive energy will help her out more than anything.

YouTube - Dog Whisperer: Blind Terrier

mojo · 06-13-2010, 11:39 AM

I love Cesar, I think he is amazing.

manolos mom · 06-13-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by miabellaamoure

There's a big red flag to me...if a year has passed since this diagnosis she may have something "new" going on that's causing the nonstop whining.

Two more red flags are these, whining while eating & sleeping!

Please take her in to see your Vet and if you are not satisfied with his conclusions find another Vet or Specialist.

Best of luck to you & your lil' girl!

06-12-2010, 10:13 AM	#1
beancounter999 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 1	Dog's Whining is driving me CRAZY!!!! I have three Yorkies. My two girls are ten and the boy is 8. One of the girls has lost her sight due to an untreatable genetic disorder. The vet assured me that she would adapt well to blindness. It's been about a year, and she whines constantly. From the moment we get up in the morning until bedtime. Sometimes even while she's eating and sleeping. She does not seem to be in pain and has a clean bill of health from the vet. She was always a verbal dog, but the whining is now constant and driving me crazy. I am convinced that she is miserable and is not at all adapting to being blind. She is also the alpha dog - not sure if this has anything to do with it or not. I have tried ignoring her, paying more attention to her, scolding her, nothing seems to work. I don't know how to help her. Any suggestions? Last edited by beancounter999; 06-12-2010 at 10:15 AM.

06-12-2010, 11:31 AM	#4
stingraylady I found Yorkie love Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,488	Welcome to YT. I agree with the suggestions given above. Let her know you're always around, just the sound of your voice must be re-assuring. Maybe when she's sleeping, you could make sure she has something of yours so she can smell your presence. I know this must be frustrating for you and for her. I hope you can find something that helps. __________________ Cathy www.furbabyfashionhouse.ca Handmade clothing for your furboys and furgirls.

06-12-2010, 12:50 PM	#5
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Bless her little heart. I know the whining must be very frustrating to you but just imagine how she feels. I truely believe that she is whining for a reason. Prayers for the little sweetie. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

06-12-2010, 01:49 PM	#6
spiritwings1202 Pixie and Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT USA Posts: 2,680	I agree that I would get her checked by the vet. Daisy use to whine and moan in her sleep when she had crystals in her urine and now she has the lyme disease. As far as the blindness I know it is frustrating to hear her whine but you have got to help her feel secure again. Can you imagine if you lost your eye sight all the adjustments that you would have to go through. I agree that you should talk to her a lot and touch her a lot so that she knows that she is safe and secure. Make sure you enhance the senses that she does have left. hearing and touching and smelling. If you stimulate those senses she will be a happier dog.. Good luck..sending prayers to you __________________ Proud Mom of Daisy and Pixie

06-12-2010, 02:10 PM	#7
Lizzie07 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ball Ground, GA Posts: 1,262	Maybe you should try a discussion group for blind dogs? Check this out: Products and Services For Elderly Injured and Handicapped pets dogs and cats __________________ Kristan Lizzy's mom

06-13-2010, 04:17 AM	#8
Baby Pepper Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney NSW Australia Posts: 81	I am so sorry to hear that your baby is not well. I would probably have her health checked again, as 'spritiwings1202' suggested. Just to be sure. Otherwise, if you are a Cesar Millan fan like me, I would try my luck and ask him for advice. He has an 'Ask Cesar' on his website (Ask Cesar Home \| Cesar Millan). All the best!

06-13-2010, 07:30 AM	#9
anniernc YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks, Ga. Posts: 1,003	My Kady lost an eye to cancer of the retina when she was about 10 yrs old. Two years later the other one had to be removed due to glucoma and she adapted well to being able to get around but she would whin and bark if she got lost in the house. The whining got alot worse when she developed doggie alzheimers but she had other symptoms too. I just adopted alittle blind maltese puppy and she does great but sometimes she gets behind the couch and can't seem to find her way out and she will whin or bark. Blind dogs want to feel secure. This puppy likes to be in a crate with her blankets that she can snuggle in when she gets tired. They suggest putting a bell around your ankle so they can hear you when you walk and if have other dogs to put a bell on their collar. You can go under blinddogrescue.com and there is some info about blind dogs.

06-13-2010, 11:39 AM	#12
mojo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Here, there Posts: 2,693	I love Cesar, I think he is amazing. __________________ Bella (I miss you) Sachi Emmy